Blessed again!

I have the happiest of excuses for my recent absence. Our family has been busy, welcoming our newest family member. Baby Lauren is the first child for Aaron and Karen and a third grandchild for us. Going to the hospital to meet her and holding her for the first time, was pure joy. There is nothing as touching as holding a precious newborn. She is perfectly adorable.

Babies bring out the best in us, of course. Life slows down as we set aside the  realities of our everyday lives and focus on this tiny miraculous bundle. Every movement, twitch, yawn or hiccup, is a source of wonder. You can have a room full of adults but if there's a newborn there, nothing else is as important.

Besides the ongoing entertainment that a new baby provides, there is the  awesomeness of watching the transformation of your child into a parent. Witnessing their instant tenderness and care is heartwarming. For Aaron and Karen, life is changed forever. They now have the toughest and best job around. For us, we get to drop in, soak up the latest triumphs and then go home. As we've been told..."Grandchildren are the dessert of life!"