Now that Kass has had some rest time, Abbie couldn't wait to meet her new little cousin. She was more than excited to get to the hospital......
Keeping her on the quiet side, and not racing into the room... she hurried down the hallway with "Krunkle"..... (I think I was excited as she was waiting to see her face...)
And the moment she met Reagan, she was totally in love. She couldn't wait to show him the gifts she bought.... and just kept saying.. "oh Tee-tee, he's just adorable!!!"
She checked him over from head to foot.... and thought that Tee-tee had done a "very good job"....
And when Tee-tee said she could hold him, I think she was in total amazement....
Course, letting him go to share with the others... now that's a different story.....
But, eventually, the rest of us got to have him for a few moments... I know we have him for the "rest of our lives"... but those first moments of life, you just need to hang onto... this is Papa!!!!
And here's Baby!!!!
And our beautiful girls with their children... seems so wonderful to now talk about "our grandchildren!!!"
The proud grandparents.... again!!!!
Saying goodbye for now was very hard for one little girl... but Tee-tee and Reagan needed their rest (and the chance for others to come and say hello....)
The afternoon was beautiful, and since we won't have snow much longer... I wanted to get that sleigh out.......
Sadie and Abbie said they would drive with me... so off we went....
And then Abbie and I went together... she loved being with me... and of course, me with her.....
Time for barn chores.... stalls needed to be done, so while Ed helped me with them... look who played jungle jim on the the shaving bales....
She has no fear!!! but is a true country kid for sure!!! What an amazing day of "grands".... I have to be one of most blessed people in the world!!!!!!
Kass called us this morning - around 2:00 am - to say that she was at the hospital, and they were "keeping her".... baby Reagan was on his way into the world. I called her back around 6:30 am,( I had to work at the post,) but promised that I would be there as soon as I could. I made it to the hospital around 1:30... and everyone was hard at work. Kass of course... plus Nate (her wonderful hubby) and Diana (best friend and a labor and delivery nurse!!!)... I mostly watched, and gave encouraging words where I could.
Her labor went well.... and pretty quick for a first baby.... and little Reagan came into the world at 4:55 pm. Weighing in a little more than seven pounds, he is healthy and beautiful. Both Deb (Nate's mom) and I had the great pleasure of watching him arrive into the world. What a blessing - I have been able to see both my grandchildren born!!!!
Bearly a few minutes old.. and his camera crazy "baby" was already taking pictures!!! I know you have all seen millions of Abbie, well, now I have someone else to share!!!!!
Proud new parents!!!!!
And sweet new boy......
Mom and son getting some time to get to know each other.....
And Auntie Diana... who helped his Mom do the tuff work and now she gets to cuddle this precious little baby....
The journey has begun.............................
So, March came in like a lamb... which means it may roar out like a lion. We are still on baby watch, little Reagan can come any day now.....
Thinking I wouldn't mind having a couple of sheep, but the bees may be "enough" for this summer!!!!
Happy March!!!!!
So, after yesterday's snow... I was worried that today plans might not happen... it is our check in day at neads!!! But, we all agreed that if the roads looked OK, we were going - especially since it was mostly rain down towards neads. As I left home early in the am, I had to admit, we've had enough snow, but it sure is pretty......
Took some nice shots of the farm as I pulled away....
I like seeing the apple trees dressed in white, but it would be a "nice white" if they were apple blossoms and not snow!!!!!
And my favorite row of trees (at a neighboring farm) always look pretty......
I met up with the other puppy raisers at Rick and Kelli's house. While we were waiting I saw this beautiful view from their front window......
The trip down to neads was fine. The roads were clear and the further south we got, the less snow... they got mostly rain. So, I was happy that we didn't decide to cancel. We met and greeted all our pals there, and went into our round table time. The puppies are pretty used to the routine at the academy... Rylie went right into sleep mode.
We popped in to say hi to Gerry real quick. He always enjoy seeing the dogs when we go.....
And Bernice got a special surprise visit from T and his new owner, Donna. We puppy raisers always love to see our babies once again. T was dropped from being a service dog, but he sure loves being Donna's dog!!!!
Getting read to head into the city.......
Rylie says she's ready to go.......
We worked on the street for awhile.. it was almost warm in the city. Just being that little bit south can make a big difference.....
We went into the hospital to grab some lunch and "play on the elevators" and such... Rylie made a friend right away... and this gentleman liked her so much that I finally had to tell him that we needed to move onto our work. I know Rylie would have stayed with him all day if I had let her.....
Pretty high up wouldn't you say...... she seemed quite interested in watching how things went from large to small and back again. Elevators are no big deal her!!!!
From the hospital it was over to the train station. No troubles here either... since our trip to Washington, trains were no big deal.....
But, by the end of the day, everyone is ready to head for home. and actually this day at neads was a bit shorter than usual... because I had to get back home and get ready for school.................
That's BEE school I'm talking about, and that's another story!!!!!
There is something to be said about bad weather... it cancels dog classes, which means I can be home for birthday celebrations and since it's "kind of" Sadie's birthday tomorrow... we decided to celebrate tonite. Abbie was quite pleased with the choice of her Mom's cake.....
And even happier when I turned the decorating project over to her.....
Including the number of.. and placement of... the candles... ( I did limit them somewhat.. don't think Sadie would appreciate ALL the candles from the package on the cake!!!)
After the cake decorating, Abbie and Rylie decided to have a little dress up party. This puppy is so amazing with her, and Abbie isn't going to be the only one to miss Rylie when it's time for her to head to college... I am very fond of her myself....
Rylie loves Abbie and will do anything for her.....
Including wearing Minnie mouse ears!!!!! What a pair....
Abbie was thrilled when Mommy came in from work... racing to the door yelling "happy birthday -- I made your cake!!!" (nice looking family - wouldn't you say!!!)
Sing the song of Happy Birthday, blow out the candles and celebrate the "un birthday" year!!!! Three more years before another birthday!!!!! but --- happy, happy just the same Sadie!!!!
