I have stolen this picture of Carson from Melanie's blog. He is almost three months old. Aren't those cheeks adorable.

Great-grandparents!

Congratulations to Katie and Eric! They are expecting a baby girl in the middle of October. We are so happy for them. They will be wonderful parents.

Yes, that makes Paul and I great-grandparents. We hope that Katie and Eric let us tend their sweet little girl on occasons.

Our Little Sweetheart

Our baby is growing by leaps and bounds. He is now around 14 pounds. He is discovering that he can grab stuff located close to his hands. What an interactive little baby he is. He is trying so hard to communicate with us. We love him lots.

Can you tell how blue his eyes are? They are a dark blue, and his skin is very fair. He will have to use lots of sunblock out in the sun (like his mom and grandma do).

2011 Dance Recital

We were privileged to attend Nicole's recent dance recital. She is a truly talented girl. In this photo, she is on her toes--in body and in talent!

Baylee's Piano Recital

I miss seeing Baylee at piano lessons every Monday. She has the sweetest way about her. She is very kind and thoughtful too.

Here is Baylee in her new teacher's recital. I was so proud of her and how well she played.

Recently I attended a piano recital for two of my former piano students. After I quit teaching piano in December, I told the students that I would like to attend their future recitals with their new teacher.

Madison and Macall Ross are sisters. I taught them for many years and grew to love them. They practiced consistently and were very talented. It was really fun to see them perform again last week. They played beautifully!!

Grandpa McKell and His Great-grandson Carson

By the end of July my dad will have a total of 24 (I think)great-grandchildren. He is so thrilled with each new baby. Dad came to Carson's blessing day at the church and to Natalie's house afterward for lunch. He is supportive to each family and tries to keep up with them all.

I can't seem to get this picture of Sully to be larger. So.....This is a photo of Sullivan graduating from preschool. He is such a cute little fellow. In the fall, he will be headed for kindergarten.

Derek's Band Concert; Megan's Wax Museum

Last Wednesday we attended Derek's band concert. He plays the clarinet. The entire band did a great job. Derek had 10 family members in the audience (including nephew Carson)watching his performance.

Megan chose to be Princess Diana in her class wax museum project. The students stood or sat as still as still in their poses. I tried to get Megan to look at me, but she relentlessly kept the "frozen" image.

Baby Carson is Blessed

Carson Wallace Powell was given a name and a blessing yesterday. He looked very cute in his blessing clothes. He also slept through most of the time. We are so very thrilled to have him as part of our family.