Sunday, October 1 –
The church of Christ in Slaton where Laredo preaches hosted a baby shower for little Cyrus. There were so many darling gifts and the refreshments were very well done. Daniella stole the show as was to be expected (click here for video).
Thursday, November 24 –
Lots of food (esp. desserts) and lots of fun was had at Laredo & Andrea’s house at Afton. The weather wasn’t very nice but it was cozy inside by the woodstove.
We had an Italian theme this year. Lazagne and gnocci with sausage, homemade pizza, yummy sour dough rolls, ham and salad. Plus 8 pies and two cobblers! So no one went home hungry.
Daniella with Aunt Courtney
Friday, April 16 –
Sweet Magnus turned two on April 17th. Laredo and Andrea hosted a get-together at their newly completed home in Afton to celebrate the occasion. Andrea’s family came from Midland to join all the rest of us from Motley and Dickens county for lots of good food and fun. Andrea made an Argentinian specialty called “Cannelones” which was delicious and followed this wood board appetizer dish called “Picadillas”.
Laredo had just finished making this amazing table. Perfect for homeschooling and large group meals.
Everyone wanted their turn holding the newest babies, Daniella and Mia.
Later, we helped Magnus eat his apple spice birthday cake.
Later, I loaned my cell phone camera to Bella who managed to get some interesting pictures of the party from a different perspective.
Monday, October 16 –
Since Laredo had a week off between classes, he and Andrea and little Cal got to spend some time at the ranch. We loved having them here close enough to really get to know Cal. He’s so darling and sweet.
We also discovered he likes dirt.
Sunday, June 25 –
The ladies of the Matador church of Christ showered Andrea with baby boy gifts this afternoon. The theme, Cat in the Hat, was so cute and the refreshments and book decorations really set off the Dr. Suess theme. As part of their gift, most people brought a children’s book to stock up Callahan’s library.
Thursday, May 18 –
Early on the morning of May 12, Andrea and Laredo, had a sweet little boy. He weighed 7 lb., 14 oz. and was 21 1/4″ long. He was born in Midland, Texas at a natural birthing center.
This was the picture Laredo texted me a few minutes after Callahan was born with this message “Just had a boy Callahan Michael”
After a long night of labor…
Just look at the love in Andrea’s eyes on her first Mother’s Day on May 14
Sadly, some of our group were sick when Callahan first made his appearance and it took a few days before we felt that we should be around a newborn. But, finally, on Thursday the 18th, we got to see Cal in person.
Great Granny welcomes great grandchild #14
Isn’t he just a doll?