I remember when our daughter gave birth to Jade, the first grandchild. it was indescribable!  Jade was our daughter’s daughter, where had time gone?  Marlene and I are high school sweethearts, we’ve been together since 1972.  When I stop to think about that, it really doesn’t seem like all that many years.  It’s really OK, thank the Lord we have our health and He provides for all our needs.

After 35 years of marriage and kids in their 30′s, you eventually may be blessed with grandchildren.  If you have them, you know what I’m talking about.  If you don’t, when you do get them you’ll understand.  No matter how terrible your day may have been, when you see these guys it’s all better again.

Sunday after church a quick group shot

Jade is a mini Marlene, just look at those smiles!  Vinnie is my little buddy, yes we even wore our plaid shirts together.  He’s all boy and brings a whole new dynamic to the family.  While he was here he bumped his head and ended up with stitches, this picture is the “before” shot.  Didn’t slow him down a bit, got to love how resilient kids are.

We are already planning for our annual Christmas week.  This is the highlight of our year, not just because of the holidays but because we are all together for a solid week!  The Campos family will fly into Columbus and Aaron will get to Eaton somehow.  It is a great time and we can’t hardly wait for it to get here.  When the cousins get together, watch out!  It will be a blast watching Mateo and Vinnie play together, both are big, solid, active boys.  Not really a fan of winter, but excited for the holidays.