We Have a Granddaughter!

It is my joy to share with you the birth of our first grandchild! Katherine Belle Jahelka was born at 5:51 P.M. on July 3, 2016 in San Diego to our daughter Marie and son-in-law Robert Jahelka. Katherine weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has a full head of hair and is still sporting her baby blue eyes.

Here she is, stylishly taking it easy in her matching cap, onesie and booties on her color-coordinated crib sheet.

Joan and I have been fortunate to be able to be down here in San Diego helping with meals, shopping and housekeeping so Marie and Robert can deal with the rigors of every-three-hour feedings while trying to snatch sleep two hours at a time. Marie's big sister Jeanette has been pitching in too, making meals. Robert's mom Marcia has been able to help on weekends and Robert's dad kept their Sheltie Link for several days to remove that care from their minds.

        Here are Joan and I holding Katherine in the hospital July 4, the day after she was born.

It is a pleasure to share our blessings with you. This little miracle is already changing our lives!