A birth, a loss and a holiday

This past 4th of July weekend hubby and I went to Illinois to visit our friends Jake and Carrie. In addition to celebrating the holiday we were also excite to meet their newest addition, Cain Augustus. There were many friends there visiting also and we had a great, relaxing time.

Here is a shot of the kiddies waiting for Jake to light the fireworks. Later in the night the girls curled up with Fred to watch the larger fireworks and the boy piled on my lap.
(Maverick, Quinn, Electra and Emma)
And here are a few shots of Cain, the newest Newman- what a good baby! He is so calm and relaxed. He rarely fusses and is pretty content. I had a ton of fun snuggling him and taking care of him for mommy so she could get a rest- I actually miss caring for infants, its been awhile since I've fed, bathed, clothed and changed a baby...although I was not the one getting up with him LOL!...but then again she is breastfeeding so I couldn't do that for her LOL!
I also gave the tired mommy a massage while Cain took a nap.

In much sadder news Fred's mother's sister passed away this past Sunday from complications of Cancer. Fred's mother was devastated and it was pretty hard on the entire family. She left behind a husband, two sisters, four children, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Aunt Shirley you will be missed!