Presley's First Day At Home

Today was Presley's first full day at home. She seems to be adjusting to the hectic pace of life in Hamilton. Today her great-grand parents from Stephenville came for a visit, along with several friends from church. So, we used their visits as an excuse to stay at Jennifer's and basically not get much done. Hey, it doesn't take much of a reason to sit and enjoy your new grand daughter!

Presley Is Here!!!

While it seems like it has been a long wait in one way, and just a few short days in another way, Presley Nicole Long has finally arrived, all safe and sound!! She came into this world on Tuesday, February 26 (which is also her great uncle Lester's birthday), at 2:40 p.m. weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces and 20.5 inches long. She is a beautiful baby, all grand parents think that of course, but in her case it is true. We suggested that Jennifer and Toby name her Precious, because she truly is. She is so, so tiny. As Jennifer's friend Gina said, "She is like holding a feather!" She has long fingers and I think she will be a guitar and piano player! Beverly and I think that she looks just like Jennifer when she was born. She has lots of hair, blonde around her face and long and darker in the back. Jennifer was at the hospital at 5:00 a.m on Tuesday, Presley was born that afternoon and tonight they are home, a little over 24 hours after being born. Not like the old days. Jennifer said there is no rest in the hospital when you are tending to the baby yourself, so you might as well be in the comforts of your own home.

Beverly and I are so thankful for her safe arrival and we appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers for all of us. It is very true that God is so good.

No Baby Yet Update

To all of our readers out there, just a note to say Jennifer went to the Dr. last Wednesday and he said she is making good progress. She is beginning to get very uncomfortable, in fact she only made it half way through Spanish class last night before leaving for the comforts of her bed. Today was her last day of teaching and the fourth grade students surprised her with a baby shower from them. She had no idea they had planned this but tricked her into going to the cafeteria where they were waiting with a huge cake and gifts. The students also invited Toby via e-mail. Dr. Dunn thinks she will have the baby within the next week! Stayed tuned for details and pictures.

Why Jeepers Creepers?

Some of you may wonder, "Why the name Jeepers Creepers?" It all started about 3 years ago when our friends Jerry and Terry moved here part time from California. As we got acquainted with each other, we discovered that one of their past times is off-roading or "jeeping" as we like to call it. The funny thing about it was that for months before this, Beverly and I had talked about putting some adventure in our lives and one of things we had talked about was getting a jeep. We had no idea they had a jeep until in a casual conversation they mentioned their jeep and a trip they had planned in September. Hummm....

So, 3 years ago, we went with them to the Durango, Ouray and Telluride, Colorado area for a week of jeeping over the mountain passes in the San Juan Mountains. We rented a jeep and had the time of our lives!! We went places that a lot of people only dream about and saw some of the most beautiful and rugged mountains that you can imagine. We picked the peak time for fall color and enjoyed an assortment of weather including sunshine, rain and snow on the last day.

We have followed up with a trip to Moab, Utah and last year we went back to Ouray, Colorado. It is our favorite place! But, now it is even more fun since we can make a little detour and visit Jeremy and Annie in Denver. We expect them to show us some more beautiful sights in the future. But, no snow caving!!!

Here are a few of our favorite pictures.

Our Baby Is Having A Baby

Beverly and I have been "on call" with Jennifer ever since Toby has been making the rounds with the Ft. Worth and San Antonio Stock Shows. We are now "off duty" since Toby has arrived home tonight. Hopefully, he will be around on a full time basis until the baby gets here which is now only two weeks away from her due date of March 4th. We have been through this once with her but as the time gets closer, we both are feeling a little nervous, but excited. We keep the car gassed up and ready to go. Not long ago, Jordan and Ashley called us at 2:30 in the morning, which brought both of us flying out of the bed expecting it to be Jennifer. But, it was just a skunk problem. Another story, another time!!

Beverly has been going to the doctor with her in Waco every week for the past month or so. Time before last, the doctor told her she was starting to make some changes. But, last time they said nothing more had changed. So, in the mean time, the nursery is ready and so are we. And, Jennifer is definitely ready. Keep all of us in your prayers.