AMANDA/GRANDMA DAY

I had the rare special, joyful opportunity to spend some time in downtown Boise with granddaughter Amanda Joy Reider. She lives in Chicago now, which is way too far from Boise. We got to have her ride with us to Baker City after church last Sunday, to visit new greatgranddaughter Paityn and her family there. Amanda also had the joy of having CocoaBear the Pom ride with her in the backseat. Hmm... Good family time that day - both daughters, both granddaughters, et al. Tonight many of the fam are coming here to watch the BSU/Oregon game and have pizza, salad, fruit, ice cream, etc. Michael and Kari got tix, so watch for them on the tube. :o) And a kazillion other Boise fans and courageous Oregon Ducks. Go BSU!

MEET MISS PAITYN TAYLOR BARR!

These photos are in reverse order of how I tried to post them. Also can't remember how to label them. They are from the top: Paityn herself, Grampy and Paityn, Grammy and Paityn, Daddy and Paityn, Paityn and Mommy in a speechless, awe-stricken moment.

Born August 13, 2009, 7:21 a.m. (via midwife and water birth - awesome! but I haven't asked for permission to show you those pix.) 7# 1 oz, 19". What a privilege it was to walk into her home in Baker City, Oregon, just one minute after she was born! We were there the day before and stayed in motel until the morning. All these photos are in her first hours of life; some in first minutes.

Parents: Drew and Christa Barr. (Our granddaughter)

On our side:

Grandparentds: Thom and Denise VanArtsdalen (our daughter)

Great-Grandparents: LeRoi and Juanita Arroues!

We have had the extreme privilege of being at the births (or just minutes after) of all 3 of our precious great grandchildren (Paisley, Cohen, - see previous post below - and Paityn)

Thank you, Lord!

MEET GREAT GRANDCHILD #2

Here he is: Mr. Cohen Joseph Arroues! Born Aug. 3, 2009, 9# 7 oz

My 70th

WOW!WOW! WOW! Did we have a great weekend! I have so many precious memories and photos. I'll try to share them on the blog soon. Meanwhile, the photo above, with my brother Ron and brother Frank gives you a little taste of the fun. LeRoi and our kids & grandkids outdid themselves with a grand party one night - have to tell you about it asap! Meanwhile, I have a new and fun learning curve - Their gift of a complete Wii set, including WiiFit, was beyond my imagination! "I will praise the Lord at all times!!!"