8/3/11

My New Grand-daughter is finally here!!!!

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Calista Casimira arrived late yesterday afternoon!  She weighs 8lbs, 8 ounces and she is 20 inches long!
She is pictured here with her Daddy, my son Joshua
Sorry about the picture quality but he sent it via his cell phone.
Next Tuesday,  hubby, daughter Katie, baby Addison and myself fly out to Phoenix to see them!
I can't wait to get my hands on her and kiss her chubby little cheeks!
Yesterday was a long day for me.  Dawn (Mommy) had to be induced.  She was 8 days overdue and it was time for baby Calista to get born.
I waited by the phone and I was really getting anxious about everything.
All went well and I am so very thankful for this new little miracle!

Cindy

8/2/11

A Bear, A Baby, A Toddler in the making!

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Hello Friends,
Yes indeed!  This is what I met up with last Wednesday morning.  I was driving home very early in the morning when he came sauntering across the road .
Let me tell you, it was an amazing sight!
Let me also say, I am not brave at all!  But when your inside  your car you do feel a certain amount of bravery just knowing your protected. 
This makes the 4th time I've seen a bear since moving to Applestone Cottage.
Twice while driving near our home and twice in our yard. 
Black Bear's generally aren't aggressive but I wouldn't take any chances.
We moved to Wisconsin from Illinois in the early 1970's when I was in the 7th grade.
At that time, there were no bears in our part of the state.  In fact only the most Northern part of Wisconsin had bears and they were few and far between.
With protection and re-introduction we now have quite a few in Western Wisconsin.   In fact, many live right nearby me!  LOL~  Just kidding Jane!

We are also eagerly waiting to hear about the birth of our new grand-daughter!
My Dil Dawn,  is 8 days overdue and went into the hospital last night to be induced.
Hopefully she will make her arrival sometime later today.. I will keep you posted!


And little Addison has started to walk at the ripe old age of 9 months!


She is a very busy little girl to say the least!  I guess she wants to be a toddler before her time!

Take Care and hopefully I will have baby news soon!

Cindy