Finishing 2023 and into 2024
My sweet husband let me make a trip to the US for the births of our 9th and 10th grandchildren. I arrived in Richmond, Virginia on Nov. 15th. Lydia Joy Dolan was born on Nov. 11th, so I was just in time for them to get home from the hospital. Of course, I have TONS more pictures than the few that I am putting on here. I got to enjoy Thanksgiving at Emily's parents house. Emily's sisters and their families were also there. Lots of great food and conversation. (For some reason, it won't let me move the pictures up, so there is going to be gaps. sorry!) Everyone gets a turn at holding Baby Lydia. We are so blessed. Reuben and Emily and their kids, Ezra, Micah, Lily and Lydia are all doing well. It was fun to get to spend some time with them. I got to eat lunch one day with Ezra at school and got to take each one individual out for a meal and a treat. On December 2nd, I flew to Oklahoma City so that I could be with Rebekah and Evan and their kids. Jason was able to