Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween!

Posted by PicasaBriggs is ready for his close up.

Everleigh and Andrew share a moment on Claire's
chair at younger brother Max's birthday party.

 Briggs, again wide awake on his mommy's shoulder.


 Everleigh and me at Max's party.

Daddy Scott clearly has his arms full with Everleigh
and Briggs both in need of daddy time.

How much is that puppy in the window?

 The one with the waggling tail?

Briggs doesn't seem to mind that he is
being type-cast as a skunk.

 Lion cub Everleigh and Puppy Andrew check out
each other's costumes.







Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Briggs is awake.

 I got to spend a few minutes with Briggs today while
Everleigh got a haircut.  So, of course, I needed to
take some pictures.  He keeps changing every
time I see him.  He has such a beautiful
profile.

 He had a very important story to tell me.

He's a bit scrunched up here but really, very alert.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

blocks and Gpa Greg

Andrew and Everleigh spent some time together
this week as Baby Briggs settles in at home.
Here they are building block towers and
smashing them down....great fun!
Gpa Greg meets Baby Briggs

Everleigh offers a smooch.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Hello and goodbye

 GG (Great Grandma Mieska) got a chance to meet
Briggs before she leaves for AZ at the end of this
week.  Great # 15 for her and as you can see
he passed inspection with flying colors!

 Everleigh was not overlooked.  GG made her
dolly a new doll blanket.  It was a hit!

 The bear is from GG to Briggs...cute.

Everleigh was kind enough to introduce the new
bear to the Chicago Bear from GA Sue.

See you at Christmas time, Briggs.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Everleigh Meets Briggs...

This could be the start of a beautiful friendship.

Lucky #7





Grandchild #7 was born last night.  Oct 9, 2011 @ 6:45 pm
Grandson #6 pictured here with me and Big Sister Everleigh 
Briggs Charles Ketcher....8 lbs 15 oz (!)  21.5 in
Everyone is doing well as you can see.
Welcome to our family little one! 
We are so happy to meet you.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

One Thing Never Changes........everything changes

 Scott, Ami and Everleigh moved this summer...to a
twin home in Eagan.  Here it is...very nice space
for young marrieds with a little girl and very soon,
a little boy.
Here's the rear view with the patio and deck.
Lots of room in a fenced yard to run, swing
and slide.

 a view from the deck into the back yard and beyond...


 Interior shot of dining room and kitchen....liviing room
is to the right with 2 bedrooms beyond the kitchen.

 Meanwhile, Jesse, Ben and Andrew moved into a
single family house in Eagan (about 5 miles from Everleigh).
Five bedrooms, 2 baths and a big back yard.
I'm sure it will provide years of family memories
for them and their little one(s).

 Here's a view of the back yard 3-level deck and pool.
lots of mature trees and even a tree house! (just
out of range of this photo)

 Friday I took Andrew and Everleigh to pre-school
play time at the Eagan Community Ctr.  Here is
Andrew working with arts and crafts.  He's giving this
serious attention.  And below Everleigh spent
some time playing with a doll house in the toy room
There was also a big gym with all kinds of equipment
for tumbling, basketball, go carts and running.  The
kids did a good job staying together and even helping
each other manage.