Abby is home from 18 months in Lithuania!

Abby arrived home on December 12th (yes, this has been quite a month!) In true Abby style, her suitcases were so full with wonderful things that she had brought home from Lithuania, that she had to wear most of her clothes! She had on about 4 layers of clothes that she began shedding after arriving in baggage claim. Never a dull moment! It is so wonderful to have her home!

Two new grandchildren

Here I am with my TWO new grandchildren, Hadley Sophia ElHalta, born December 17th 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and Parker Matthew Croad, born December 20th 9 lbs. 14 ozs. Mothers (Mandy and Britney), babies, aunts (Bethany and Abigail) , uncles (Conor and Trevor) and Grandma are all doing well! Thanks to the kindness and hospitality of Mandy's in-laws, the ElHaltas, we were all able to spend Christmas together in their home. We owe a great debt of gratitude to Mandy's mother-in-law, Valerie ElHalta, for being the best mid-wife in the world. Her knowledge and expertise insured the safe arrival of our precious babies and the health and well-being of their Moms!

I'm blogging!

Miracles still happen! Thanks to the gracious help of my daughter Britney, I think that I am now ready to navigate the world of blogging on my own! Wish me luck...!