Steve and I went to St. Louis on Friday and got to hold and love her. Here is the happy grandpa.
And here is the whole family. Not a really "beautiful" photo - they were trying to get Emily and Lucy out the door to the doctor for a check-up and so things were kind of rushed.
It is such a blessing to live so close-by. Joe had to return to work a week after she was born so we offered to have Noah for a few days to allow mom and daughter to continue to get to know to each other. Last Wednesday night, at the half-way point of Jonesburg, Joe and Steve met for the Noah exchange. And, for the next three nights and two days, we got to enjoy our energizer bunny grandson. He was so good. He started to get weepy Wednesday night when it was time for bed but all I had to say was, “would you like me to read you a story?” and the tears just vanished. He LOVES his books (like everybody else in the family). We really didn’t do anything exciting. He roared at Alfred every chance he could get and then giggled as the poor terrorized cat raced away. He was sweet and gentle with Sadie and loved to pet Trissy. He ate well, slept well, let me wash his hair and brush his teeth (singing the “Hot Tamales” song – cha cha cha). He went visiting teaching with me Friday morning and played with three-year old Ike. And, thanks to his favorite DVD, Wall-e, he didn’t disturb me as I taught a few cello students. I am certainly out of Easter bunny mode, however, because it was Beckie who remembered to bring some eggs to hunt on Saturday morning. Here he is – I couldn’t get him to stay still long enough for a photo.
Of the three I took, this one had his face in the best focus. A moving target all the time. Here he is opening up his egg treasures.
And here is the gang for Saturday morning breakfast before Steve and Tamara left to take Noah back to St. Louis and to have their own Lucy visit.
Two Sundays ago, we said good-bye to our good friend and "adopted son", Jason Bell. He is now counting cows and pigs in Washington D.C. Well, I don’t know exactly what type of statistics he is doing for the FDA in his new office but hopefully, he will enjoy his new position and living in D.C. We will miss him for our Sunday dinners and games. Steven will miss a video-gaming partner and Beckie a companion for going to the movies.
Steve and I attended two concerts last weekend. Friday was the annual stake Easter Cantata and it really felt strange to not be involved with it (besides baking 4 dozen gluten-free cookies for refreshments). Saturday night was the final CCO concert for the season. We performed a night of Spanish music and, although some of it was rather tricky to play and/or count, it was quite fun to play. I love playing in CCO but I am ready to enjoy having Tuesday nights free for a few months.
At this point in the academic year, it becomes count-down time. Three more trips to Central Methodist University. Two more adult string classes. Six more CIS orchestra mornings. Four more weeks of Music Appreciation classes. Good-bye 2010-11 school year. Hello summer!
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