Grandchild No. 1 - Kayla

I had originally wanted to feature the grandkids one by one in order of appearance with Kayla being first, but since Carmen wrote I had to share her news, so Kendra got the first spot. But now we go in order beginning with Kayla.

When Terri found out she was going to bless us with a new little person, I was not ready at all to be a grandparent. My mom was 40 when she became a grandma - now that's too young! - , and I was 48, but I still went around telling everyone that I was too young to be a grandma. I think Terri got kind of fed up with me, because one day she turned to me and said, very sweetly, "Mom, you're not that young." Needles to say, that shut me up!

When Kayla was born, I was so glad to be able to enjoy her and help with her, and immediately got over the fear of looking old to others. She has been a true gift from God in our lives. Being around an infant after so many years without one was rejuvenating and exciting. Watching her grow and become such a sweet young girl has been wonderful, and we look forward to many more years of witnessing the unfolding of this beautiful person.

Having had the honor of being day care provider for Kayla two to three days a week for her first six years, we are closer to her than we probably will be with the others, although they are all equally special. She knows us better and vice versa, and there is a bond there that is equal to none. She is now living in Carson City with her three new brothers and new stepdad, and we don't see her as often as we used to. We miss her, but our times together are now even more special.