We have a new grandson, Ryan Matthew!

June 6th was a very great day as we welcomed the newest grandchild into our family.  Ryan Matthew was born around 7:50 a.m. and weighed 8 lbs.  He is another bit of a miracle baby.  Read our daughter Megan's blog listed on the right side called Kayley's Story.  She explains it all very well and has more pictures of this blessed event!

June 5th was Mark's birthday and we had spent the morning picking up rocks.  When we came in at noon Megan called and wondered if there was any chance I could drive to Peoria and help with Drew and Kayley as she thought they would be having a baby fairly soon.  I said YES!  I showered and jumped in the car (after wishing Mark a quick happy birthday!) and drove the 5 hours to Peoria.  Megan spent that night in the hospital and was scheduled for a C section at 7:30 the following morning.  

I dropped Drew and Kayley off at pre-school and headed to the hospital to meet my new grandson.  I didn't have to wait long and was able to watch the nurses clean him up and check him out.  He was perfect and beautiful.  What more can a grandma wish for?!?!?

Matt and Mark drove to Peoria this past week-end to help Kayley celebrate her 4th birthday on the 9th and to meet Ryan.  It was a fun and exciting time!  I am still in Peoria and will stay until next Thursday when Megan is cleared to drive again.  It will probably be hard to tear myself away from the three grandchildren but we are all coming back for the 4th of July holiday so that won't be long.  Ha, about only a week for me!  :-)

Some pics and video from the past week:

Meeting Ryan:

Drew at one of his first T-Ball practices

Drew loosens up his throwing arm

No balls come to me so I will put sand in my glove

Ryan Matthew Thiel.  Isn't he cute?

Happy 4th Birthday, Kayley!