Alethia's First Snow

While we were in Iowa, Alethia experienced her first snow. It was a beautiful time in a beautiful place.

Giving Thanks

This past week has been one of many thanks. We spent time in Iowa with my family.

On Tuesday, Lori and Mom gave a shower for Brianne.

By Thanksgiving day, we were all together for the first time in two years with the new addition of Alethia.

Byron's niece, Lindsey, was also able to join us since it was a bit far to get home from Maranatha Baptist Bible College.

We are all home now with the exception of Lindsey who is on her way back to college. She will be going home in mid-December before coming back east to spend time with the Leas family.

Plans

Sometimes when we make plans, something changes those plans for us. For us this week, it was Grandfather's health. He is in the hospital with congestive heart failure. His heart is functioning at about a third of normal capacity. The good news is he was aware of changes in his activity level and got to the doctor before any permanent damage was done to his lungs where fluid was beginning to accumulate. The doctor seems to think it can be handled with medication, not surgery. God is so good!

We took some time today to make a quick trip to see Alethia (and Danielle and Dave).

She is really growing fast. I took a couple of pictures to share. Hope you enjoy.

Halloween

Last year, shortly after we found out we would have a grandchild this year, we were outlet shopping. We found a Halloween costume just the right size for baby-to-be and brought it home with us. Dave and Danielle took Alethia to Awanas on Wednesday evening in the costume. While I don't think she looks much like a cow, I hear she was a hit.

(She thought her "hooves" were very funny.)