Photos of the grandchildren,Teddy and Nick!


LARGE
Nick feels right at home amongst these students,
even though they are on opposite sides


LARGE Nick up the lamp post




LARGE Nick at March for Life, May 8, 2008




LARGE Nick again, hanging onto a flag pole outside the Legislature in Halifax




LARGE Nick getting his sign above the pro-choice students at March for Life








LARGE Joseph baby #4 - another cute baby




LARGE Joseph at 5 months old




LARGE another photo of Joseph




LARGE The grandkids have a puppy!
Latest addition to the family is Sam, a 9 week old Golden Lab







LARGE Rhett, the Texas cowboy baby, at 8 months old




LARGE Rhett crawling - what a bright face!




LARGE Rhett always curious




LARGE Rhett and mommy Rebecca




LARGE Nate and Rebecca - Texas math nerds and country music fans







LARGE Joseph at 2 months old




LARGE Joseph at 2 months old




LARGE Joseph, propped up in the high chair






LARGE Jacob (4 1/2) concentrates and Benjamin (2 1/2) looks on




LARGE Elena with her four children











LARGE Not a grandchild, but a much loved dog Teddy




LARGE Teddy spends a lot of his day looking out the window, waiting for people to come home







January 2008 - Christmas 2007 update on the Canadian grandchildren

LARGE Joseph, the new baby, in Dec /07



LARGE Joseph - "is that you, mommy?"



LARGE Joseph, snug as a bug in Elena's quilt








LARGE Jacob, 4 1/2 years old, glowing from the fresh air



LARGE Hannah, 4 1/2, a happy girl







November 2007 - Update on Rhett (he's the Texas grandbaby)

LARGE A happy baby



LARGE with very chubby legs



LARGE Fast asleep in his Tiger Halloween costume







September 2007 - Baby Rhett on his baptismal day:


LARGE Rhett at 12 weeks old



LARGE Dad Nate, Mom Rebecca, Rhett, and Father Tim Kelly in Gresham, Texas



LARGE Rhett getting thoroughly wet



LARGE and he didn't cry



LARGE Rebecca looking beautiful with sleeping Rhett







August 27, 2007

Latest photos from Elena and Dave's family:


LARGE Elena with the three kids



LARGE Jacob at the Thomas show



LARGE Jacob & Hannah in cottage country



LARGE Jacob and Hannah swimming



LARGE Benjamin (1 year, 3 months, Hannah and Jacob 4 years 4 months)







August 8, 2007


Latest photos from Rebecca and Nate's family:


Rhett is now 2 months old and 12 pounds in weight. His mama loves the "baby thing" as she says and is enjoying this little fellow, even the night feedings. The following three pictures were taken when the family took a little holiday in Galveston. Rebecca, Nate, Emeline, Clara, Rhett and Nate's mother spent 5 days enjoying the hot weather and swimming.

LARGE Rebecca and Rhett



LARGE Nana (Nathan's mom) with Rhett



LARGE Rhett "chubbing up" - thriving and healthy, thank God



LARGE Rebecca and Clara in the pool





June 27, 2007


Introducing Rhett Joseph, born June 9, 2007 in Tyler, Texas. Proud parents are Nate and Rebecca, Rhett's sisters are Emeline (7 years old) and Clara (6 years old)


LARGE Rebecca, Nate, Rhett, Clara (left) and Emeline (right)



LARGE Rhett with his sister Emeline



LARGE Rhett with dad Nate



LARGE Rhett with grandma (yes, me)







LARGE Rebecca the proud mommy



LARGE Rhett's first trip to the pool



LARGE Asleep in the baby chair



LARGE Big yawn after his bath






May 9, 2007


LARGE Ben out in the fresh air






LARGE What did you say? mommy's having a baby? but I'm the baby!






LARGE Can't walk yet, but I can stand up! next to Teddy






LARGE Asleep in Mommy's bed






LARGE Never mind the present, let me have my cake!






LARGE Benjamin turns one today






October 3, 2006


LARGE Benjamin with Dave, his father






August 26, 2006 Update

LARGE Hannah, Jacob, and Benjamin




LARGE Jacob asleep at breakfast




LARGE Hannah in the ocean at Prospect




LARGE Jacob at the beach at Kingsport




LARGE Benjamin at the beach











LARGE Hannah and Jacob in the ocean with Teddy




LARGE Benjamin getting sleepy in the fresh air




LARGE That Atlantic Ocean is cold!




LARGE Hannah and Benjamin with Aunt Martha at Prospect




LARGE Teddy











LARGE Hannah and Jacob discovering little shells in the sand




LARGE Grandpa Nick with Jacob in the ocean near Lunenburg




LARGE Martha and Hannah in the ocean




LARGE Dave (our SIL) with Benjamin




LARGE Elena warms up little Hannah after her tumble in the waves











LARGE The twins are already running, just like their parents




LARGE The three little ones together




LARGE Benjamin - a peaceful baby











June 27, 2006


LARGE A beautiful baby




LARGE Benjamin - first smiles




LARGE Benjamin awake




LARGE Benjamin's christening with Father Gaylen and aunt Martha (his godparents)




LARGE Family photo at the christening










LARGEHannah with Benjamin




LARGEAunt Martha and the twins




LARGE Aunt Martha and all three grandchildren




LARGE Aunt Martha with Benjamin







May 29, 2006 - Baby Benjamin Arrives


LARGE Benjamin just a few minutes old




LARGE Baby Benjamin just four days old




LARGE Baby Benjamin asleep




LARGE Benjamin Nicholas - a contented baby




LARGE Benjamin just a few days old







LARGE Hannah with her new baby brother




LARGE Mom Elena with Benjamin




LARGE Grandma and Benjamin




LARGE Jacob and Hannah with playdough




LARGE Jacob and Hannah love puzzles and Thomas the Tank Engine







April 17, 2006 - The Twins Turn Three Today!


LARGE Jacob with his own cake



LARGE Twins get two cakes!





LARGE And all lit up too!



LARGE Hannah in cowboy hat and boots from Aunt Rebecca in Texas



LARGE And it's chocolate!



LARGEHannah in new dress and funky socks



LARGE Hannah and Jacob with train driver hats





March 2006 update:


LARGE Jacob and Hannah growing up - they will turn three in April





LARGE Hannah in ballet dress pushes Jacob out of the way





LARGE Hannah and Jacob clowning around






January 2006 update:


Click here for a short video of Jacob and Hannah


Jacob and Hannah celebrate Christmas in Halifax with their grandparents and their aunt Martha.


LARGE Jacob wears his grandpa's Australian bush hat





LARGE Dancing with Aunt Martha





LARGE Hannah opens the presents





LARGE Twins know how to share





LARGE The twins with their mom, Elena








October 2005 update:
Jacob and Hannah visited a farm and here are some photos from that visit.


LARGEJacob meets a bunny





LARGEJacob got a little dirty





LARGEHannah picks out the Thanksgiving dinner





LARGEBest of friends!







August 2005 update:


LARGEHannah and Jacob pose for the camera





LARGEHannah is determined to fix her sandal





LARGEJacob can already ride a tricycle at 2 1/4 years old





LARGEUncle Simon and Aunt Pat with Elena and the twins





LARGEJacob and Hannah playing in grandpa's car





LARGE Building with mega blocks





LARGEHannah asleep on mom





April 2005 update:


LARGEJacob and Hannah posing for the camera





LARGEJacob and Hannah still for a moment





LARGEJacob and Hannah sick with the flu - they had to sleep together




LARGEJacob with his new truck





LARGEHannah in her rain gear





LARGEJacob in his new swim trunks - he's not impressed





LARGE Hannah in her new bathing suit - Hannah loves getting new clothes!





LARGEThe twins' second birthday





LARGEJacob is looking forward to the birthday cake





LARGE Hannah with chocolate cake





March 2005 update:


LARGEJacob and Hannah in March on the back deck





LARGEHannah on deck - brrr, her toes are getting cold!





LARGE The twins at the computer (the hub of the business)





February 28, 2005 update:


LARGEJacob and Hannah with their mom, Elena






LARGEYes, they are really twins, although Jacob is considerably bigger than Hannah





LARGEJacob and Hannah - block builders






LARGEHannah in the kitchen





December 13, 2004 update:

LARGEWinter in Ontario where the twins live




LARGE Hey, this is fun riding around in a big shovel!






LARGE This little guy is too cute!




LARGE Jacob has glasses!






October 24, 2004 update:

LARGE Mom, Elena, with her precious babies

I think motherhood agrees with Elena, she is blooming!




LARGE Daddy with Jacob before his operation





LARGE The twins eating spaghetti at their grandparents' house





LARGE Hannah and Jacob in fall leaves

The twins are now 18 months old, how time flies!




LARGE Hannah dusting

Fly lady junior!




LARGE Hannah with flower

She fell and scraped her nose, and it looks chilly out, note her red hands.




LARGE Jacob October 2004

Reclining in the big chair




LARGE Jacob in the leaves





LARGE Hannah in the kitchen





LARGE Hannah outside in fall 2004





May 9, 2004 update:


LARGE The twins and Mom

Elena's first Mother's Day - Jacob and Hannah are now 13 months old and Elena loves her new haircut! She also can run 10 km and is in good shape one year after these babies were born.





LARGE The twins at suppertime

Jacob looks a little wary of the camera, but Hannah is all smiles.





LARGE The twins at bathtime

Taken by their great aunt Mary during a weekend visit to Toronto.




February 2004 Update:
LARGE Hannah in her high chair

The twins are 10 months old now.





LARGE Jacob looking a little sleepy





LARGE Jacob and Hannah all dressed and ready to go out into the Ottawa winter




November 2003 Update:
LARGE Jacob and Hannah

The twins are 7 months old now.




October 5th Update:


Hannah and Jacob at four months old


Hannah and Jacob with mom,Elena


the babies with their dad, Dave


Jacob swinging


Hannah in the swing


Hannah sees herself in the mirror


June 12 Update:


Hannah - I think her eyes are turning blue


Hannah in the baby swing


Hannah and Jacob in their car seats - 7 weeks old now


Jacob on his best behaviour


Jacob with mom Elena at 7 weeks old


The babies crying at 4 weeks old


Jacob with his grandfather, who is also my husband Nick


Granpa Nick with both babies at 2 weeks old


Jacob and Hannah at 4 weeks old - "hey, what's up with you?"


Elena, the mom, and the twins on their first outing


Dave, the dad, carrying the twins to the car


Jacob and Hannah at two weeks old


Grandma (yes, that's me) and the twins


The twins


Jacob Gerard, weighing in at 6 pounds, 4 oz. He arrived first.


Hannah Grace, 5 pounds, 4 oz, coming into the world ten minutes after her brother.


Hannah gazes at her mom


We thank God, both babies and mom are well and happy. Dave, their daddy, is exhausted after a 30-hour ordeal of labour and delivery.
What a wonderful Easter gift!