BACK IN FLORIDA

We had a significant reason for returning to Gainesville - the birth of our 4th grandchild, scheduled for September 17.   We arrived back in Florida on September 15th to the expected heat and humidity we had been avoiding all summer.  We were so glad to visit with a very pregnant daughter Laura, son-in-law John and 3 yr. old grandson Jack for dinner, as we hadn't seen them in nearly 5 months. 

One of the things we were not looking forward to on our return was our yard.  Normally covered only with pine bark nuggets, it was severely overgrown with knee-high weeds, forcing my schedule for the next few weeks to include many sessions of "on my knees" weeding.   

We were all set for the birth on September 17.  But we got a call from our daughter early that morning - she caught a stomach virus from son Jack, and her C-section was postponed until she was well enough to withstand the surgery.  Oh joy, two more days of pregnancy! 

Our new grandson was born on Sunday, Sept. 19.  Henry Luke weighed in at a hefty 9 pounds, 14 ounces at 9:14 am (easy to remember).  Chubby cheeks, dark hair for now and hungry from day 1.     

We have spent a lot of time with grandson Jack on the weekends to help entertain him with trips to various parks, stores, and the local pool while John and Laura get Henry acclimated to their home.  We also do puzzles and games, as well as watch Jack's favorite shows.

Ann has spent a lot of time helping feed and change Henry, who eats a lot and often.