As it turns out

I wrote about Gram's party and listed the MIA's. Michael and Rachel, and their little bug Adeline (named for Gram!), were unable to attend because Rachel was three weeks out from her due date.

I say "was" because she isn't any longer!

Yesterday afternoon, she delivered a healthy baby boy whom they named Simeon Thomas. Welcome to the world, Simeon...and congratulations to the expanding family. God's blessings to you all.

Our next known population boom will happen within one month - cousin Tiffany is expecting her second as well, and that should happen some time in early to mid-August.

In all, there are eight children who produced fifteen grandchildren; and we all created (to date) twenty-three great grand babies!

Oh, and yes, Maria, Gram does look pretty darned good for 100. ;) Thank you for the lovely wishes - I will pass them along.