It's a BOY!!!!!!!!!!

He is so beautiful. His name is James Stewart Moore Ridout (he is the first grandbaby on both sides of his family and he is named after both of his grandfathers) He was born on May 4, 2005 and weighted 6 pounds 13 ounces and is 191/2 inches tall. Did I mention how beautiful he is? His mom and dad are both doing fine and did a wonderful job of bringing him into the world.
All four grandparents, one great grandmother and all his aunts and uncles are excited beyond words.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD JIMMY!!!!!!
Grandma Loves you.

April

I am in Richmond,Virginia in April again. Last year we were here for Tiff's retirement from a performing career when we got the news of my mother's death. Two endings.
This year I am here to help Tiff and Shaun as they prepare to become first time parents. A beginning! It just seems so complete. I like the symetry of life. It's one of the nice things about getting older. . . seeing the patterns and symetries.

we're Here

We are in Virginia, after a good drive. We were making great time until we got to North Carolina. That state held us hostage for a couple of hours, but we escaped and finally made it across the border to good old Virginia. Tiff is beautiful!!!! Really!! Of course she doesn't think so but we do. Shaun looks good (no worse for having a hormonal wife) and the dogs are pretty too. Will keep you updated....