Introducing...

Our newest grandchild...
Caleb Raymond Sanchez Sparks

June 19, 2009 12:22 p.m.
8 lb. 9 oz. 22"
Parents: Jesse and Lois Sparks

We are so happy... another sweet little soul to love! Isn't he adorable?!?!
Click here to see Caleb's cookies:)

Cousins, Come Play With Me!

Karaline, Megan, Jake and Caleb...Will you come and play with me? Grandma and grandpa put up a swing set for us!

Canine Companions:)

Lately, about three times in as many weeks, Willy(the chocolate lab) has come "knocking" at our door, "asking" to play with Riley. He doesn't really knock(though sometimes he scratches), but he does patiently sit at our doorstep and when we notice him, he doesn't actually ask, but we know exactly what he wants:) Riley and Willy became acquainted when we went on a couple of hikes together with him and his owner. Willy lives a few blocks away, but whenever he gets out, he makes a beeline for our door:) As soon as he gets here, Riley is so excited that she digs a big hole in the dirt and goes cuckoo!
Over the years Riley has received many compliments on her beautiful, shiny coat, but within two minutes of playing with Willy, she is FILTHY! Of course, the dog slobber mixed with dirt doesn't help!
As you can see, he's pretty filthy too!
Worn out and covered in dirt, it's time to call Willy's owner to come and fetch him!
Ah, MUCH better! Riley is clean and shiny again after her bath!

A happy little Zeke playing in the sprinklers while Riley looks over his shoulder giving him "goo goo eyes." :)