NUMBER 19 HAS ARRIVED!

Happy Holiday's to everyone!

This Christmas season is once again eventful. Last week, the 10th of December Tammie, our youngest daughter gave birth to a beautiful 6 lb. 4 oz. baby girl, Alexis Jan Booth. This now makes a combined total of 19 grandchildren. It always makes me think of what we did before grandchildren. Raising children was always a challenge, but grandkids are just plain fun. In our family we have most of our grandkids in town but some employment situations have moved 4 to London, but none the less we stay in contact and through computer technology we video conference with them as often as we can, which helps grandma cope with not having everyone together at our monthly birthday celebrations. Little Lexie is struggling a little with her new earthly life and is not yet able to join in the festivities. She will be at University Hospital for the next few weeks as she continues to get stronger. Tammie is doing well and Alex is fully recovered from his tonsillectomy a few weeks ago.

ReNae and I spent yesterday doing some last minute shopping and I really think this year we will be completely done before the big day arrives. We will be getting together once again this year with as many family as wish too and can, but we realize as our family gets bigger it becomes more and more difficult to schedule a day that everyone at one time can be together. The spirit of Christmas is celebrating the Saviors birth, and it can be so easy to forget just why we celebrate Christmas season. Holiday & Christmas traditions are something our family has tried to keep from year to year, but as circumstances present themselves we find ourselves not being able to have them, and that is always a real disapointment. This year is no exception, and we would hope that our families and friends know, that whether or not we are together in celebration, we love and think of you often, even those we don't see, as often as we would like. To all our beloved family and friends, ReNae and I wish the Happiest Holiday Season, and a very Happy New Year.

For more pictures of baby Lexi you can check Tammie and Alex's blog www.theboothfam.blogspot.com