Of course, it was pre-planned. While Jesse and Julie went to a week-long conference, little Renae's grandparents each were honored with a 2 day babysitting adventure. Wendi and I met half way on Thur...with a hurried exchange, both grandmas being very aware that it would be feeding time by the time Renae and I arrived at my house. I informed Wendy that I had done my cleaning and laundry that morning...and she informed me she was going home to do her cleaning, saying "you won't get anything else done" while Renae is in Kevin's and my charge. True words. But it was sooo worth it. Kevin and I agreed we'd watch her again in a heartbeat! (or any of our grandchildren!!)
Miss Renae...looks like she's wondering where Mama and Daddy are.
Stretching...
This was how most of her time was spent.
hmmmm...who knows what she may be thinking? Maybe about Mama and Daddy....
A family reunion in the back seat of our car, driving home from the airport. (Jesse really is happy to see his daughter....)
But here are some action shots while she was in our care....
Grandpa savored the time with his youngest grandchild....
...feeding her.....
...burping her (then catching the spit-up), then burping her some more.
This is her happy time...and she loves conversation! Is she her mother's daughter, or what!!!
She was such a good baby...and a delight to have in our home. Thanks, Jesse and Julie.
Last Sunday, after having returned Renae to her parents the day before, we went for a picnic and bike ride around the lake, which is about 30 minutes south of where we live.
Kevin carried the food and water....
Several little waterfalls below the spillway.
Time to hit the trail again.
Milkweek pods bursting open along the trail.
The silks were glossy with the sunshine reflecting off them
On the trail. (Side note...this is the bike Kevin bought at a garage sale so he could ride with me on trails. It was like new and only $25. That was an answer to a prayer for an inexpensive, but decent bike. He can't ride his Trek on the trails, so we're delighted with this one.)
Trey and Kari...we walked along this trail around the lake when Kari first returned from Africa. You were newly engaged and just starting to date. Folks...it's a long and fascinating story. Maybe Kari will write and publish a book about it some day.
Our picnic site...overlooking the lake where we sometimes paddle.
My left brake went out and my hero repaired it for me.
Long arm shot, made famous by Kari. Somehow, hers always look more professional.
