Friday, May 15, 2009

The Long Awaited Engagement




WOW!! It finally happened-Danny asked Samantha to marry him and she of course said YES! We are so excited for those two and for the new life that they will have together. We got to spend 3 weeks getting to know Danny and I am very thankful for those 3 weeks. If I didn't ask him one question every minute it had to be hundreds or even maybe thousands while he was here. (I wanted to know as much about him as I could--it is my job as mom, hee hee). One thing I did learn is that he loves our daughter very much and he has such respect for her as a woman and as his future wife. We have come to love Danny and the sweet spirit that he has. He is a awesome man that honors his Priesthood, loves the gospel and will take good care of Samantha.

We are looking forward to meeting all of Danny's family and to tell that what an honor it will be to have Danny join our family! We pray these 6 months that they are separated (because of school) will go by fast.

Megan is struggling with the fact that Samantha is going to change her name...to Buis! We told her one day she will also do the same --her response was nope I'm keeping my name. Should I remind her of that when she meets that special someone, hee hee.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Our Granddaughter

Great Grandma Mimi
First Family Photo


Yes it's true you are a grandpa!

The girls LOVE her so much.
They couldn't wait for her to make her entrance into this world!




Welcome Little Bailey

Our son John and his wife Jenn had a baby girl on April 17th weighing 8 -13 and 20 1/2" long. I can't believe it has been almost a month since little Bailey was born. She was born with a head full of brown hair no wonder Jenn had the hiccups all the time :). We are blessed to see them often and can't believe how much she has grown. As soon as the walk in the door everyone scrambles to wash their hands and wait to see who gets to hold her first...she is such a loved baby. Sam says often how much she misses having a baby in the house. (It's time for our children to start having the little ones, all though I still miss having a little one too :) Bailey seems to hold her smiles for Annie - they must be kindred spirits. Megan and Brooke can't wait to babysit her.

John and Jenn are great parents and take the responsibility serious. We are very proud of them. They are a beautiful family! We love them all.