Our Newest Addition

Axel Cash Eddins
Born December 17, 2008
8 Lbs 5 Oz

Proud parents: Robert and Jane

He has big hands....

and big feet....

His sister, Ryann and brother, Silas adore him.

So does grandma and grandpa.

I Must be a Fruitcake

Years ago my brothers and sisters had a system that we rotated names for giving each other Christmas gifts. Every seven years Wayne would have your name. And he would always send a fruitcake. He sent one to mom every year for awhile, too, and she loved it. It became a standing joke, however, with the brothers and sisters, teasing the one who was going to get the fruitcake. One year it was Di's turn. She sent out little baby announcements to us that year saying things like "It has arrived" and "Weighing in at 4 lbs, 6 oz." and "Very sweet" etc. It was too funny.

Well, I'm not ashamed to say that I love fruitcake. Roy does too. The little colorful fruits, raisins, and nuts....its a party in your mouth! I was always glad when it was my turn to get the fruitcake. He found a wonderful place to have them sent from and they were so yummy. It makes me want to go out to the Wonder Bread store and get some fruitcake right now!

Giving Thanks for Sweet Ones

We had lots of grandkids (8 out of 10) here for the Thanksgiving weekend. It was hectic and fun. We went to the mountains one day and watched the men ride up a steep hill on the motorcycles. We took the kids to play ball in the gym of the old School House Inn. And we went swimming at Lava Hot Springs. We even managed to get in some shopping and quilt block sewing, too.

River, Boston, and Jack loved riding around the house and the shop.

I love the bath pictures! This is Boston, Simon, and Mia. Such sweet innocence!

Haddi and Sicilee doing hair. They're really getting good at it...and I'm wondering when it was that they got so big. It seems like yesterday they were the ones in the tub together!

I felt like a real miracle worker when I managed to get Jack and Mia down for a nap at the same time...in the same bed! I guess I still have the touch!