The Name Fitz: Finally!

Hello everyone! I apologize for not posting an update in so long, but things have been busy. (Aren't they always?)

It is so nice to have Mom back, and we're just loving having Katelyn Grace to hold and cuddle again!

I'm going to take you through a whirlwind visual tour of everything that has been going on here lately. Here goes!

Obviously, most of my pictures are going to be of Katelyn Grace. : )

Aunt Sharon getting ready to take Katelyn Grace for a walk in San Diego

Part of the therapy we have to do with Katelyn Grace is just swinging her for 30-60 seconds twice a day. She loves it!

Another part of her therapy is just "tummy time," building those little baby muscles! Unfortunately, she is quite capable of turning herself over just about anytime she pleases, and takes full advantage of that ability whenever she tires of "tummy time."

Her favorite toys are a worm from Aunt Dianne, and a panda bear from Aunt Sharon.

For her therapy, we stimulate her by going through the alphabet with her twice a day. "A; aaaaa; apple! B; bbbbb; baby! C; cccccc; cat! D; ddddd; daddy! etc., etc." Invariably, she smiles when we say "S; sssss; smile!" Just think! A baby who smiles on command! She's so smart! : )

^^This outfit glows in the dark^^

Aunt Dottie and Katelyn Grace

All dressed up for Leslie's graduation!

Leslie graduated from high school on Saturday. Congratulations, sister dear! That doesn't mean that she is now free from her parents' authority, nor does it mean that she doesn't have to learn and study anything anymore. However, it is sort of an unofficial transition from more "formal school" to less "formal school."

The local homeschool group had a small graduation ceremony, and then Mrs. Helen kindly hosted a lovely graduation party at her home! (Thank you so much!)

And oh! the flowers!

Three generations of godly women

As most of you know, our family has a professional ensemble that plays for weddings, Christmas parties, dinner parties, receptions, church services, nursing homes, funerals, and just about every other event there is.

We regularly do weddings at some local gardens, and since it's a lovely place to take some lovely pictures, and since normal admission is enough to make anyone go broke (unless you happen to be the musicians for a wedding!), I decided to seize the opportunity to take some pictures the other Saturday after a wedding.

I played for another graduation ceremony at a small church in a small town nearby last Sunday, and Leslie came along for the ride and fellowship. After the ceremony, on our way home, we passed a beautiful, huge, dramatic oak tree and decided to have another photo-op.

Something we do almost every May is go strawberry picking. This year, only Leslie and I were able to make it out to a nearby farm for this favorite activity. (We were only able to pick about 30 pounds this time.) :D

Then, we headed out to Grandma's house to help with some cleaning, sorting, and organizing. It's such a joy to be able to help our grandparents. They are such a blessing to us, and we are so thankful that they live nearby!