In December we welcomed our newest little granddaughter. Her name is Anna Jean Bates and she is enjoying all the attention she is receiving. There is always someone willing to hold her during family get-together's.

This picture was taken after I asked Grandpa to hold Anna so that I could help one of the other children. When I came back to get her, grandpa had stopped working and was lovingly looking at her as he rocked her in his office chair.

Grandchildren are the most precious gifts

you can give to your parents!