Our New Nephew

Joseph Gabriel Cornish

was born Tuesday, August 26, 2008 around noon.

He weighed in at 7 lbs, 15 oz.

Shelly and him came home only one day after the birth... she says those nurses didn't let her get any sleep over night or any alone time... so she was getting out of there! Darn Nurses! Both Shelly and Joseph are doing great, as are Jesse and Jesse.

Shelly and Jesse decided to have baptism at their home 2 days after Joseph was born. It was simple and actually very special... just like Baptism should be... just the Word and Water. We are happy to have Joe be a part of God's family.
I am Joseph's Godmother and Jesse's brother Luke is Joseph's Godfather.

The grandparents.

I thought I would add this picture too... a couple of weeks ago we had the "Sohre" relations over for a pool party... these are the grandchildren at that time, but of course it is outdated now.

As for me I have 25 days left until my due date... I don't think it will come fast enough. This last month is a tough one... but after seeing little Joe today... I am reassured that it is all worth it. It is just amazing that a little baby like that is in me right now moving around and kicking me, and if it was born it would most likely be ok.

Lake Vermillian Vacation 2008

Two weeks ago we took our summer vacation to Lake Vermillian, MN (north of Duluth). This year it was our family, my Mom and Dad, and Christy's family: Ted, Carter, Maddy, Paige, and Kate. We had a WONDERFUL time and very much enjoyed spending time with each other. The weather was pretty good. Gracie got to play in the water almost every day. Fishing wasn't the best, but we had a couple of meals. We also played mini golf one morning, went to the little shop down the road a few times, went to a neighboring resort for burger night, played some Texas Hold'em and other cards after the kids went to bed, and of course to the ice cream shop I think 3 times for an after supper treat!

Gracie is introduced to a fish for the first time.

My Mom... who doesn't especially care to fish catches a fairly good sized Northern in a Sunny hole using a worm and bobber! Good Job Grandma!

Christy and Paige on the tube behind the boat.Christy and MaddyMarty and Carter Daddy and Gracie on there way to the ice cream store... always a highlight of the trip.Grandpa and his troops.

Driving the boat with Grandpa.

Below are pictures of Gracie playing in the sand and water. She absolutely loved the sand. She just kept picking it up and throwing it back down... and then had no fear of the water... just walked right in.

Best Friends... Gracie and Cousin Paige

The week always goes so fast... can't wait until next summer for more vacation fun!