The kids meet Margaret

The kids got to meet their new baby cousin this weekend. I thought the girls were going to EXPLODE! They were so excited! They would tell you they did not get to see little Margaret enough, but each of the girls got to hold her a couple of times.

Caleb had a little cold, so he got to hold her while donning a mask...he HATED that part (have pictures of that, but they didn't turn out that good). He didn't quite understand WHY he needed the mask if he wanted to be near her, hence the pouting face on the couch next to his sisters. We will have to figure out a way to go back and see baby Margaret before June...that way Caleb can give Margaret a proper welcome...and maybe some Caleb kisses!

We were also able to get a picture of Nana, PapPap, and their FOUR grandchildren! What a special time it was.

Margaret Renee Ardrey is HERE!!!!

March 25, 2009 at 2:40am Margaret Renee Ardrey entered this world. She was 6lbs. 13oz. 19in. and is just a BEAUTIFUL baby. At 12am I got the call I've been waiting 9 months for. Heather was in the hospital and staying...she was 8cm when she got there! They certainly weren't going to send her home!!! So, I finished my packing...I already had a bag ready :) and then I was off. On my way to NY at an hour most people are sound asleep. I talked with my parents on the phone the entire drive, they were heading there too! I arrived in Troy at 3:30am and was ready for some sleep. Funny, sleep didn't come, I was too excited! At 4am I received the text I was waiting for...here is a picture of your niece!!!! She was SO beautiful...then I had a REALLY hard time sleeping. I just wanted to see her and hold her. That would come at 7:30am. We got the call from Heather, COME ON IN!!! We walked in the room and I looked at my little sister holding her first baby and to look at her, it looked like she was holding a little doll, but that was my niece! What a wonderful time we had looking and holding this precious new life. She was just perfect. It was quite an interesting feeling for me, loving this little one who was not my own. I get to love this little girl and then give her back to her mom!! :)
Welcome to the World little Margaret. God has wonderful things in store for you and your parents and we look forward to watching you grow in Him.

SHE DID IT!!

I have NO pictures to prove it, just Jeff's word, as I was home with a sick Caleb....BUT....
HANNAH MADE HER FIRST BASKET!!!!!!
Jeff said the gym just erupted when the shot went in...see, everyone knows how hard Hannah has tried ALL SEASON to make a basket and SHE DID IT!!! We are so proud of her for perservering, she just kept trying and never got down. She would say ' by March, I'll get it' and sure enough, it was the first game in March! This Saturday is their last game, I will be there with camera on record, hoping to catch a glimpse of another shot!

Kaitlyn did excellent again in her game. This week she made 3 baskets. She was a little bummed because at her last game, she made 5 baskets! We had to have a little chat about how every game is different and just because you only made 3 doesn't mean you didn't have a great game...etc., etc., etc.

They have loved their experience and the friendships they have formed. I will be back on Saturday with some pictures from their last game, and pictures for the awards ceremony!! We will be sad to see it end.