EARLY RISINGS One of my goals this summer was to learn how to bake fresh, homemade bread. As soon as I got home from Phoenix, I began this process. I chose to make Sourdough, because bread flour is really easy…

Here are some pictures I took of Kate while I was in Phoenix. My official nickname for her is Katie Cakes. Tante Em will definitely be spoiling this little girl in the days ahead… 24 Hours Old… In Opa’s Big,…

What a joy little Kate is to our family!  Today I am having special-time with Nora and my new niece.  Mom and Dad are still in Tucson on their little get-away, and after spending 2 days in Tucson myself with…

…is HERE!  Go to my sister’s blog: www.noraeshank.blogspot.com for the details and the story of how she came to be with us 🙂  More pics to come VERY soon!  I am SUCH a proud “Tante” (aunt in Dutch).  She is…

Well, I’ve been here in Phoenix since Monday night, and still no baby.  Nora and Travis went to the doctor yesterday, and she is still 5 cm dialated, and having moderately steady contractions.  So, they are going back tomorrow for…