Shannon Ranch

Elspeth Victoria Goodwin (Elsie)

Tuesday, December 6 –

Another darling child was born today in the Goodwin home in Tennessee. Little Elsie came without much fanfare or trouble. Everything went well (considering her midwife was delayed with another birth and didn’t get there in time). However, not to fear, the midwife’s daughter, Carol, being a midwife herself, had no problem helping Atlanta deliver her baby at around 3:30 in the afternoon.

Jordan keeps his place beside laboring Atlanta

Alan’s nap takes him right through the birth of his younger sister

Marian was sleeping, too, but was awakened in time to see the birth.

Mom and Dad’s first glimpse of their new little girl

Midwives, Cheryl and Carol check out the baby.

Pretty and pink, little Elsie is happy with mom.

Are you my dad?

Siblings are anxious for a kiss.

Alan loves her already. He calls her “Else Else”

A quite moment by the fire that evening.

Can’t get enough kissing…

Nanna meets Elsie

Grammie; so happy to be there

Getting warm by the fire

Uncle Stockton takes a turn

Poppa came over after work

Meeting Aunt Sarah

Aunt Julianna enjoys her time with Elsie

Marian got her sister

Naptime the next day…

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Bella at Church

Sunday, November 27 –

Cim and Courtney sit in front of us at church. So that makes our view especially wonderful. Today she was in a little Christmas outfit.

And last week she was sucking her thumb and looking adorable…

Supper in Lubbock

Friday, November 25 –

We traveled to Lubbock again for a very special party with my uncle Harold from North Carolina, my cousin Sheila and her son, Joshua, who is now stationed in Texas. Cousin, Kristin hosted and really spoiled us all. Lots of family was there and it was a good time. We kind of did a potluck thing and the kids played a game called “heads up”.

Big Thanksgiving Get-Together

Thursday, November 24 –

There was a pretty large group this year at our annual get together in Wilson. The weather was perfect and the food was amazing. Everything was so delicious. Several new dishes made appearances this year.

As well as a new person or two in the family…

Stockton’s Buck

Tuesday, November 22 –

It took a little stalking, but he found him. Stockton caught up with this mule deer as he was rubbing his antlers in a bush.

Fall Visit with the Goodwins

Wednesday, November 10 –

We had a wonderful visit with Atlanta & Jordan and our little Goodwins, Marian and Alan. They are so darling. We kept busy mostly around the house playing with toys and games, playing restaurant in the playhouse and enjoying the warm days in the sandbox. They got to ride horses one day and we took a long walk together, another. One of the highlights was getting to know their new cousin and spending time with family. It’s always so sad when they leave and we immediately begin looking forward to the next time when we will be together.

Marian inspects Stockton’s lizards while Alan is busy in the living room shooting a play snake.

Enjoying a snack.

Meeting little Bella for the first time.

Sweet cousins.

Catching up with Siblings at Mambo’s house in Matador

Another fun day together playing games

…and watching the kids play

New baby and significant baby bump.

Yummy pizzas and proud Aunt

Selfie time

Marian and Carolina romping on the trampoline

Hanging out and driving around

How about a tea party?

Atlanta with Great Granny

Andrea stirs up a white sauce and Bella practices adorableness.

Fun with the Tidwells and Granny

Welcome to Marian’s Cafe…

The boys played Risk all day…

Time for some pony rides!

Story time with Gram Gram

Bella teaches class…

Fun with playdough

Playing with legos…

Going on a walk…

Big Group for Supper

Sunday, November 6 –

Today we had first Sunday potluck at church. Several friends, some of the Robertson’s from the Floydada/Crosbyton area, as well as the Goodwins who are visiting, and Cim and Laredo and their families, came with us and enjoyed all the good food and fellowship. After church, we had a big group come out to the ranch and continue the visiting. For supper, everybody pitched in to help and we had some more yummy food. I thought we could all fit around our big table, but we had to spread out a little more than that.

Beautiful Matador Evening

Sunday, October 23 –

Coming out of church this evening we were met with this lovely display of color.

Amarillo Shower for Bella

Saturday, October 22 –

Bella was the star of the afternoon, although she mostly just slept, at a shower thrown in her honor. The theme chosen was children’s books, but she received some clothing and accessories as well as some darling additions to her library. The hostesses were Jennifer Auth, Leah Lee And Kathy Rice. Kathy’s home carried the shower theme throughout, with books and baby items here and there about her home in unexpected places.

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The Big Yawn

Sunday, October 16 –

I just happened to catch this adorable Bella yawn on video. This is what Grammies live for.

Cim and Courtney’s Baby Can’t Wait

Thursday, September 1 –

Courtney developed some issues that ruled out the home birth they were planning. They went to Plainview to meet the doctor their midwife suggested they use instead. Then the doctor suggested they just not go home at all. Before the day was out, Anna Bella was here. Isn’t she just so darling?

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The Baby Bump

Friday, August 19 –
Cute video of Marian and Atlanta discussing the new baby. I added a few subtitles so you wouldn’t miss what all Marian has to say.