Elisabeth Jean Criss was born on Monday weighing 8 lb. 3 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. I'm totally thrilled to have another niece and don't mind in the least that my prediction of a nephew was wrong! I bear the name of a doting auntie with pride. =)
Ah, the little kiddo who first gave me the title of auntie. The chubby bundle of squishiness, hugs, kisses, tickles, and sgwidgy mungerness. (I speak in baby language. =) The lil' pun'kin has a little white tooth showing through pink gums and more pushing towards freedom. She's excited to have a first cousin on the Criss side and to be a big sis (She explained to me that now that their are going to be three little babies around, she won't get as many kisses and squishes.) We had tons of fun with Gracie this past weekend when she, Sarah, Stephen, and a couple H-lines came up and we can't wait to see her (and her parents! =) this weekend when they come to meet lil' Betty.
Another highlight - the Christian Heritage kick-off picnic. We had around 220 people, mostly from Washington, several from Canada, a couple from Texas, Nevada, and two families from Oregon (guess who! =). I was at the registration table for a while and got to meet several new families and catch up with old ones. There was lots of active volley ball, soccer, wonderful fellowship, picnic dinner, potluck dessert, a talk from Mr. Bradrick, a recitation of "The Hiding Place", and tons of fun with friends!
As for everything else that we've been up to -
-Painting - mostly touch-up work, inside and out.
-Puttying, caulking, and painting the base boards
-Painting trim
-Having Grandma and Grandpa here for four days
-Washing windows
-Some weeding
-Volley ball
-Having guests in the house over the weekend
It's been wonderful to have lots of friends over helping with the house - Krista, William, and Mr. Van Cleve, McDonald family, Mr. Baker, Felmleys, Grandpa, the Hamiltons, Bryan family, Sarah & Stephen, and I'm sure there are more, I just can't think of them. =) Thank you so much for all your work, guys! It's been such a blessing!
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It has been a busy, yet fun summer! I'm glad you could all be here for the picnic (and the month)!
We are really excited for your new niece. I can't wait to see her (I don't know when that will be)!
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