Lucas's First Christmas

As much as we missed them, I

couldn't be happier that John and Erin

had Christmas in their own

home with their son Lucas.

All ready for church.  And, they

said he was a very good boy.

First car!  Not sure what make or model.

Not only can he drive, but read too!

He is THE happiest little guy.

Grandma Patty.  

Christmas cookie baking

The kids came over to spend the night

and bake our annual Christmas

cookies; Oreo balls, Caramels,

Peanut butter cups and Lemon Cookies.

 Grace took charge of the Oreo balls.

 Anthony helped Ed with the caramels

Andrea took charge of the Lemon cookies.

Grace also was in charge of

the music and entertainment.

Great evening.

Christmas at Bethany Lutheran School

So thankful that our grandchildren can

attend this exceptional Christian school 

especially at Christmas time.

Anthony plays the trumpet and

did a really fine job.

 Andrea and her buddies ready for showtime!

Since they were in 4th Grade, Andrea 

and Macey have been the Greeters

for the opening of the concert/program.

Thanksgiving 2017

Molly and Rob hosted 19

combined family members for dinner

this year and a whole weekend

of fun.  Rob's Aunt and Uncle

Den and Aunt Renee, cousin Dennie,

wife and son from Pittsburgh

brother Bill and wife

Patty and daughter Paloma.

Rounding out the McLoud clan was

John, Erin and Lucas.

 The girls enjoyed some time with

their new cousin.

Got a shot of our 4 grandchildren from oldest

Grace 17, Andrea 13, Anthony 11 and

Lucas 5 months.

Ed and I enjoyed some time with Lucas at

our home while Mom and Dad spent an

evening in Chicago.

 Holding that bottle pretty good on his own

Loves looking at

himself in the mirror

He REALLY loves his big toe!

Oh to have that flexibility.

Donations to Crown Point Veterans Clinic

Our knitting group took all these

handmade items to the clinic

for distribution to veterans

in need of a warm hat, scarf or

lap afghan.  So proud to be a part

of this project.

Lucas's First Halloween

Scooby Doo

He is a smiling punkin'

Two Memorable MSU Weekends

We traveled to East Lansing for

a reunion of the National Championship

Game of the 1966 team vs Notre Game

that ended in a 10-10 tie.

Celebrating with Sparty

We were joined by some Notre Dame

players and a good time was had by all.

Unfortunately this game did not end in a

tie or a Victory for MSU.

The following weekend we returned to celebrate

with Bob Apisa as the University honered him

by inducting him into their Sports Hall of Fame.

Also inducted was Joe Baum, friend and

former soccer player and coach.

Volleyball

Andrea and her team

had a very successful season.

Lucas Baptism

All dressed up in his baptism gown

 Mom and Dad present him to the church

 Received into God's Family by the 

water of baptism

End of the swim season and trip to Mall of America

 After a very successful swim season

and winning their league Andrea and I

took a trip to the Mall of America

 Stop for a Starbucks

Wisconsin wonders Big Mouse

and cheese and Big Bass.

We had a great time and the shopping

did not disappoint.