Will Walks

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At long last, William is walking. He took his first little steps on Labor Day, but really started walking later that week. He'll be sixteen months on Monday. He's very proud of himself! (And so are we!!!)

Two clips from life here.

Harry being his fun-loving self:

M Clemmie got a new swing, borrowed from friends. She made fast friends with the birds:

Grace

Announcing Grace Margaret Wright!

Lynn and I are very happy to announce our darling daughter, Grace!

Arriving September 1 at 11:49 a.m., she is 9lb. and 22 inches tall. She and Lynn are doing great. More pictures of the whole family together soon to follow, but here are a couple more.

We can't wait to introduce her to everyone in person. We love you all!

We love you, Grace!

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jig

Hi, I'm Mary Clement. Let me introduce you to my new home. This place is grand! I got to see my grandmother Naynay again. She thinks it's pretty nifty that I've started to smile and coo. And Mama seems to like the fact that I've become such a good sleeper. Last night I slept 10 hours with only one wake-up to nurse! So I guess I'm pretty grand too.

I sure do like the neighbors - and they like me, no doubt! When we arrived home on Monday night about 11pm, we were greeted with a welcome party for me! There were colorful chalk drawings leading the way to the front door, which was decorated in pink ribbon, and inside, pink everywhere! Even the bathtub was filled with pink balloons!

Above my bed was a welcome poster from my new friends, and another "It's a Girl!" poster was in the front window! Here I am in my burrito blanket on my way to sleep:

On the kitchen counter we found two loaves of homemade bread, an apple cake for breakfast, a stocked fridge, and a note that we have meals coming the week! For some reason I never got a piece of that cake. . .

Oh, and Harry wants me to tell you that he got a note from Naomi:

Harry,

I love you cucuhead! Come to my house later. Can we come to your house soon?

Naomi

I think I'm going to like it here.

Appetizer party

On Saturday before we left Susannah and Meme came over for an appetizer party. I want to show off their brilliance: And I love this picture of Meme with Mary Clem:

Sophie's Chandelier

After much shopping and hard, sweaty work by Del, Geri, and Keri, we've finally gotten Sophie's fourth birthday present from Meme installed in her room. It is very handsome and Sophie is thrilled. Thank you, Meme!!! I love you, Cody

Sophie adds: I love you, Meme. I miss you. I can't wait until I see you at Christmas. I think of you when I see my chandelier. I liked seeing you at Mt. Nebo and in Arkansas. That's all.