Friday, January 28, 2011

The Grandparents Visit Virginia

The Grandparents Visit Virginia
January 2011

Got about a foot of snow while Namma was here. Built a snow man with the kids, then Katie literally tackled the snowman to the ground.
Katie eating snow. Hope it wasn't yellow snow!
The two "Richards," together at last.
Munga, Grandpa, and Grant.
Thank you all for coming!



Dome Tour of the Capitol

Dome Tour of the Capitol
January 2011

Picture from the outside of the top of the Dome -- The Mall in the background. Grant did not appreciate the view he was getting.
Picture of George Washington on the ceiling of the Dome.
Hiking up the 800 steps to the top of the Dome. Grant got a free ride.
Picture of the Rotunda from the top of the inside of the Dome.
Thanks to John for getting us tickets!



Thursday, January 6, 2011

A new baby boy...

New Baby Boy
January 2011

Grant Richard Sands was born January 5, 2011 at 6:30 AM EST in Falls Church, Virginia. He weighed 8 lbs, 3 oz and had a fair amount of brown hair.
Katie was SOOOO excited to be a big sister. She just kept saying, "Baby! Baby! Baby!" or patting her lap saying, "Hold him."
When Gracie was asked if she was excited for the new baby to come home, she said: "Yes! Now I will have THREE kids to take care of." She is a mommy in training -- and is extremely good with the new baby.
Andrew loved that he was the first one that got to hold the new baby. He will always look after his little brother.