The Star of the Show

 First family picture of Rich & Jo & their four kids. 
What a sweet family.

 So far, Miriam loves her baby brother. 

 He definitely looks like a Bird baby, but can't wait to see what unfolds.
                                     

I think he's going to be "Grandpa's Boy".

Newest member of the Bird Family!

Born this morning, March 24th at 9:42 a.m.  7 lbs. 8 oz.  21 inches long, brown hair.

Simon Sterling Bird

Welcome!

I just can't help myself

Might as well call this the Bird grandkid blog with the amount of pictures I put on here, but how could I resist this?  The boys spontaneously grabbed their little sister to play choo-choo train around the kitchen.  Their mom and dad have done such a good job with these kids - they love each other so much.

They are having a new baby brother in the next few weeks and James & Suz are having a baby girl the end of May, so even more for the blog!

Next:  The other reason I went to I.F.  and it's good.

My baby turned 19!

Last week I went over to Eastern Idaho for a couple of reasons, one being that Jessica turned 19.  I read once that your children's birthdays make you feel older than your own.  It's true.  My oldest, Richard, turned 30 this year.

 Jessica and four of her five room mates.  They are great girls, all of them.  We celebrated at Red Robin for dinner.

 When I went to Rexburg Jessica and I ate lunch on campus, shopped at a little boutique and shopped in Idaho Falls. We had a great time together.
                          
I think she had a good time - What do you think?

Love for Sendai

Gordon's heart is heavy today with news that Sendai, Japan suffered an 8.9 quake.  He served there on his mission and loves the people and places there.  All Japanese missions are reporting missionaries safe; however, all communications are down in Sendai and a count of the missionaries is not possible there right now.  Our hearts and prayers to everyone involved.

Just Dance 2

One of the many great things about having grandchildren is the fact that you have new little buddies to play all the fun new games with.  The boys love to play "Just Dance 2" on the Wii. 

 Miriam was happy to join in and I think there is a strong possibility she will be a great dancer.  I love joining in and it really is a great workout.  I feel a little less silly doing it with them than by myself.....
                          
Couldn't resist this picture of Eli playing MarioKart.  Isn't he the cutest?