Two Sweethearts on Valentine Evening

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The dining room was dark

When my flash lit it up

Here is where I'd find the boy!

Eventually, he ate up the leftover dinner his sister left on the table

Some Valentine's Evening

visit time with two sweet kiddos

Snuggled in her jammies

she was happy and content all evening

I just love that profile

Lookin'serious

yes you are!

He is seriously

waiting for me to turn my attention away from him. . . . .

Then off like a race car

he runs into the darkened dining room

I catch him with my flash

Hey, climberoo boy . . .

I found you!

Then.....and......Now

Sometimes looking at

then

and

now

is

startling

Look at the beauty of this little boy

Check out the cushy little wrists

Can you believe this is our preemie baby from November?

Blessing Day

Here is a snoozing Sterling. I love this kiddo's kissy lips. Isn't he a sweetheart. With the birth of Levi and Sterling in 2010, that brings the cousin count to 15. What a blessing to have 15 grandchildren. I am a lucky woman.

After having Sterling blessed in church, we took a few pictures. I see I missed getting daddy Brinton in any of my shots. Brinton gave Sterling a beautiful blessing.

Daisylyn looks like the holding of baby brother is not her idea!

Mommy and kids. What a sweet family she and Brinton are building. I think Sterling looks so good and seems to have grown out of his "premie-ness." Started under 5 pounds, now just over 8 pounds. You go, little guy!

Here's Uncle Dean. His morning high council meeting ran long. He zoomed to the building where we were having the blessing - - - -and he just missed it. So Sterling is having some Uncle Dean time after church.

Some formula just puts a guy to sleep. He is the best little day sleeper, especially when being held . . . . . and I'm pretty sure his parents will enjoy it when he gets to be a good little night sleeper, too!

I am deeply grateful for all these healthy, growing grandchildren---and for their wonderful parents. I admire the important work they are doing as they teach by example.