Hello... Goodbye...

This last week was an exciting one for us. We said hello to my newest niece, Grace Rosemarie. My sisters special gift from God(she was told she wouldn't have children- imagine her surprise!) Best part of all is that she was created when my Jacob was born!! It is wonderful to know that she is sandwiched by my two babes. It wasn't an easy road but she is here happy and healthy. Sadly she has the Ridenour girl's temper! Good Luck GG!!!



As tradition dictates we enjoyed breakfast with Joel's wonderful father for his birthday, New Years Eve(the day Grace was born- poor thing she has his birthday!!!).

It was a great week that started bitter sweet. Who am I kidding, it was Very Sweet! We enjoyed a day with Max and his new family at their home. Max's family has two girls 12 and 8, the excitement their faces beamed with as they played with Max and showed him around was priceless and will forever be branded on my heart. As we left he was in the yard running around with the family- it was so precious! He is now with his family and we are thrilled to have helped them come together. I think the best part is all the updates I get about the adorable girls and their puppy!