Grandbaby Update

Not much happining at the farm for me. Dave is still unloading a grain bin. So the only new thing happening with us is Xavier's new pics. He is now 2 weeks old. Hard to believe it is already 2 weeks! MY-My-My!! How the time does fly by! These pictures were just posted Mandy and Buddy's blog. Enjoy!!

Happy Winter.

Love,

Mickey

Our Trip To Alexandria, VA.

Xavier Allen Staats

The road to see our new Grandson, Xavier were a mess. As you can see in the pictures they were snowy and icy.

We would have to stop to scrap the windshield and the headlights.

Some of the roads only had one lane clear andthe other was snow packed. On those we only got up to around 40 mph.

As you can see the trip was well worth it.

It was wonderful to hold him in my arms. It brought back memories of his mom being that small.

Grandpa is enjoying his time with him. He got up early this morming with Xavier and Mandy. After Xavier nursed, Mandy went back to bed and Gandpa and Grandson bonded.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures. More to come later.

Happy Winter,

Love,

Mickey

Xavier Makes it Home

Here are the newest pictures of our Grandson, Xavier. We are getting ready to head up there so we haven't gotten any pictures from the farm. Hope you enjoy them.

Happy Winter!

Love,

Mickey

Xavier Allen Staats Arrives!

Good Morning everyone, We are now Grandparents!!
Mandy called and woke us up to tell us. She said........
Contractions started about midnight. They went to the hospital around 2 am.

Xavier Allen Staats was born at 4:48 am EST.
He is 8 lbs 4 ozs and 20 inches long.
He has black hair.
All are doing fine. Hope you enjoy the pictures. You can check out more at their blog.

http://buddyandamanda.blogspot.com/

There is a link in the top left of this page.

Don't know when we will head up there. I will let you know.

Love,
Mickey

Still Waiting for Baby Bear

I have been busy rehabing a house with my brother, Dan, and sister-in-law, Corrine. If it sat still we painted it. LOL! We have been working long hours there so I can take off for D.C. when the baby arrives. Baby Bear was due on 2-16 and we are still waiting. I guess someone forgot to set the alarm clock for her/him. We are eagerly awaiting to become Grandparents. Here is Mandy's last picture. As you can see she is more than ready to have Baby Bear. On 2-15 the ultrasound shows the baby to be about 8 lbs 10 ozs. I will keep you posted.

Dave got the Massy running to unload a grain bin. He is just waiting for Jim Cobb to bring a truck and trailer down. Corn is up so Jo Ann wants to sell some she has in the grain bins. Better luck next week.

Look At The Ducks!!

I guess someone told the ducks that the hunting season is over. They found the corn that was left in the fields. There wasn't enough for Dave to pick in the East Lake so the ducks are having a feast on it now. They also found some corn in the New lake that was missed by the combine. That will be that much less volunteer for us to spray next year.
Dave is still busy working on the sick decoys. Not much to do with the snow on the fields. Last Thursday/Friday we got 6 1/2" of snow. The farmers with the wheat fields needed that a week ago when we had the very cold temps. We don't have the wheat to worry about. Anyway it won't be long until we are busy again in the fields.
Dave took these pictures on Sunday. It was raining. The snow won't be here for long. They are predicting warm temps on Monday.
Here are pics of the

Old Lake***















New Lake***

East Lake***

Mandy is due on Feb. 16th. We are planning on going to DC to see the baby. I wll post pictures of our first grandchild when we get some. Well we already have the ultrasound pictures but I will wait and put on pictures when the baby is here. The baby is already 7lbs. 6 oz. and growing. I can't wait . Only 12 days to go. This picture she is 34 weeks pregnant. That was almost a month ago.

More next week. Well maybe if I am not in DC.
Enjoy.
Happy Winter!
Love,
Mickey