Happy birth-day

Griffin Snyder came into this world on November 14, 2012 at 5:22 pm, weighing in at a healthy 8 lbs. 12 oz. and 21.75 in. Aunt Meliss and Jackson arrived the day before to pay a surprise visit to the new mom and dad. We all feel very fortunate and happy to greet and hold the newest member of our family... 

Meghan and Paul become Mom and Dad

Melissa becomes Aunt Liss

and Nana is Nana

Halloween in San Marcos

Melissa and Jackson spent the last ten days with us in Texas while Jake was working in Pittsburgh. It is amazing to see the changes in Jackson since I last saw him three weeks ago. He has really started to use his hands and I swear he wants to walk. While here he celebrated his 3 month birthday and got to see his aunt and uncle. Just wish Jackson's dad was here as well. Next visit is Christmas. Can't wait...

Melissa and Meghan went shopping for a Halloween costume for Jackson. We had our first trick-or-treaters since we moved here.  We were not ready for them so Liz gave them a bag of  Ghirardelli chocolates....60% cacao of course.  I gave them cash for making the effort. Me-thinks they will return next year...

Happy child!

Melissa had the idea for the sign. Jackson later tried to eat the sign. Early teething perhaps?

Nana Liz reading Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Meghan, Jackson and his soon to be cousin Griffin.

"Happiness is holding your grandson."
Pop Pop and Jackson

Getting ready to leave for the trip back to St. Louis.  Until next time. Love you!