Miss Alli and Family

As I said in my last blog, I visited Las Vegas to see our new Granddaughter, Allison Emily Martin, daughter of Dano & Tera Martin, sister of Tricia and Drew.

She is so tiny.


At a birth weight of 5 lbs. 5 oz., she seems like a little doll.

She barely shows up in Bobo's arms.



"Come on, Bobo, let Papa hold her!"



Despite her diminutive stature, she has long fingers, toes, and wingspan.






Little Alli has brothers and sisters and cousins galore.

Sweet Rebekah is always around, ready to give out beautiful smiles.


Rachel still demands some of the limelight...or else!

She can give you a gorgeous smile, a scowl, or a look that melts your heart. She's a beautiful girl with the blackest hair I've ever seen on a little kid.




Here's Drew, Emma, and Tricia, eating Chinese Take Out with chop sticks. They do better than me with those instruments of starvation.


I guess the question that always comes up is, "What will little Alli be like when she grows up?" I certainly don't want to cast aspersions, but looking at the photo below, I'd say she doesn't stand a chance in a million of being normal. Double click the photo to see these yahoos in all their glorious detail.


I had a great time visiting my Las Vegas family, especially the grandkids, and I wish I could be there all the time. They've grown so much each time I see them. I miss so much of their development.

And, although I don't have photos to prove it, Tera looks great just days after giving birth, and Shelly looks amazing, just months and numerous pounds after giving birth. She has worked her butt off...literally. You girls look great!!