At the Conservatory

While visiting daughter and family in Massachusetts last week, we explored the Botanic Garden of Smith College in Northampton where the Spring Bulb Show was happening.

Enjoy your day!

Valentine's Day

I have a new granddaughter!  Tyler Jet's little sister arrived this morning.  Everyone is doing fine. :)

Welcome to the world

Amelia Rose

Born 2/14/13

We're so glad you're here!

November

Snapshots from November nature walks in Tucson:

Cottonwood leaf on a boulder

Backlit little trees and tall grasses

Western-banded Gecko

Glowing mountains reflected - early November 

Button Bush

Grasshopper on Datura blossom

Cactus Longhorn Beetle on Prickly Pear pad

Katydid on Cholla cactus

White-tailed deer and Black-tailed Jackrabbit

Blooming Brittlebush

Mockingbird on Saguaro

Western Bluebird silhouettes at sunset

Reflecting pool - end of November

And, I couldn't resist sharing these pictures of my 2 1/2 year old grandson that my daughter posted on Facebook.  Here is Tyler visiting sheep at a farm in Massachusetts:

Have a good week. :)

Fun with Tyler Jet

Tyler standing among giant saguaros

Grandpa Chris with Tyler

running back and forth across the wooden bridge

Tyler with Grandma Diane aka "Moo Moo"

Tyler says, "Happy, happy, happy!"

Tyler was visiting Arizona last week, having traveled all the way from Massachusetts and he even brought his parents along too.  It was fun!

Lots of Sunshine

My grandson Tyler Jet and his parents visited Tucson at the end of February.  When they arrived, Little TJ and his dad were sick.  One by one, all eight family members and some of their friends had caught "the bug."  Some of us still have it.  Nevertheless, it was great to see them!

TJ and the Bear

The bear used to belong to TJ's Great-Great-Grandma in California. Now it's in Massachusetts with one-month-old Tyler Jet. You can read more about the bear's family history on my Aunt Martha's Blog.

The Teddy bear is at home with TJ.

and baby makes three!

Introducing, Tyler Jet Gagnon, born at 4:59 AM

Everyone's doing just fine :)

Victoria and Geoff couldn't be any happier and I am thrilled to be a grandma!