Saturday, June 20, 2009

Backyard Babies!

While three sets of grandparents looked on, three of the Roseville Breakfast Buddies reunited with their babies. Breakfast Buddies Sarah, Polly and Becca exchanged tips about nap time, crawling, walking and feeding. The new generation of buddies enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon in the Kings' backyard. Someday they'll play with each other, and meet the other two Breakfast Buddies, Mary and Roosta. All six of the grandparents hovered, smiled and stood behind cameras - thrilled to see each other and to have our kids and grandkids together.

Sarah and Abigail, 15 months old



Abigail explores her new tent...will she take a nap in it?



Sarah, Jamie and Abigail have a snack in the afternoon



Polly and Callon, 3 weeks old



Annie goes flying with Manuel




Becca, Manuel, Annie and Grace, 7 months old, on the grass!



Priceless moments!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Another week in Babyland!

What a week! Little Al recovered from his first cold and fever...the whole McKie family shared the germs...and we're happy to report that they're all back in action.



As Granny & Gramps finished their tour of duty in day care...we had a lot to celebrate.

Annie, newly accomplished at rolling front to back and back to front, managed to move halfway across the living room while Gramps watched, pretending to be on the telephone!



Grace devoured her prunes, peas, green beans and rice cereal, but punctuated each mouthful with her favorite trick...spitting! Granny learned a new trick too...holding the spoon in front of her mouth to catch the spray!



The greatest celebration, though, took place each afternoon when Mom & Dad returned from school to greet the gals. What a wonderful welcome home! Granny & Gramps have turned in their burp cloths and baby bottles for the summer. How long do you think we can stay away from these girls and their cousin, Al? Not long, I'm predicting!









And...news hot off the presses...another baby has joined our family...Charley Dylan Krueger...son of Nick & Amy Krueger, grandson of Susan & Dick Krueger, second cousin (we think) of Annie, Grace and Alistair.

Grandma Susan gets a peek...



Grandpa Dick is loving it!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Granny & Gramps Lose Track of Time!

I think we lost a week or two! Never mind, though, we're still rocking babies...sometimes in Rochester, sometimes in South St. Paul, and sometimes in Maplewood!

Alistair is almost 3 weeks old in this picture, posing for his new best friend, Amy Jo!



Amy Jo (formerly Mary's Furman roommate, currently Dr. AJ, pediatrician in North Carolina) came to spend Memorial Day weekend with little AJ and his parents.



Here is Alistair a week later, visiting his cousins' house for the first time!



Meanwhile, back at the Maplewood Ranch... Gramps gets in a little twin time!



Rebecca celebrates her 30th birthday!




Now...it's quiz time....

1. To whom do these feet belong?

a) Alistair
b) Grace
c) Gramps
d) Blue








2. Which noteworthy person inspired Alistair's latest hairstyle?

a) Joe Mauer
b) Bob Dylan
c) William Shakespeare
d) Albert Einstein




Rock on, Robfam!