First Introductions

Madeline met her brothers and sister for the first time on Saturday. It was quite an exciting time for them also because they hadn't seen Daddy and Mommy since Wednesday night! What a joy to watch this reunion!

Everyone had a chance to hold the baby....

and she slept through it all!

Annabelle is trying out Madeline's hospital bed

A parting shot until Daddy, Mommy, and Madeline come home. which is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Grandpa and I (and Uncle Joel) will take the kids after church...feed them...then lay they down for naps before we take them home. Please pray for Emily as she recuperates from

her c-section.....and for a smooth transition into the daily routines of "4" children!!

Welcome Baby Madeline

Congratulations to Jason and Emily as they welcome their new daughter....Madeline Mae Nichols, born November 6, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. She weighed 7lbs. and 12 oz. and was 20 inches long.
Emily is doing very well....but please continue to pray for strength and healing from the c-section. Brothers Isaac and Seth, and sister Annabelle will get to meet Madeline on Saturday! I'll update more pics then! Unbelievably this is grandchild #8!
We now have 4 grandsons and 4 grand daughters! What a joy and blessing!!!

Proud parents Jason and Emily

Grandpa and MadelineGrandma and Madeline

Madeline at 2 hours old

Mommy and Madeline

Grandma Karen and Grandma Judy

meeting Madeline for the first time

Jonny's Birthday Party Woo Hoo!!!

We went to Jenison on Friday to visit Kurt, Heidi, and kids.....and to celebrate Jonny's 2nd birthday! We had a wonderful time visiting, playing, reading books, and feasting on Jonny's favorite foods for supper!!!! later in the day we were joined by Heidi's parents, Ron and Carol for dinner, gifts, and cake! The entire day went by way too fast!!! I took a ton of pics (didn't want to miss anything!)...so here are several from our visit!!! Enjoy!
"Children are a gift from the Lord!!!!"

Jonny had a great day!

He is sooooo happy and loves to share

Kirsten....peeking through the spindles

Rachelle......another singer in the family

Andrew playing the Wii

Rachelle and Mommy

Grandpa with Kirsten

Andrew loved wearing Grandpa's reading glasses

Relaxing on the couch

Grandma and Grandpa Rachelle and Kirsten

Grandma Scott with Rachelle

Grandpa Scott with Andrew

Kurt and Jonny opening Gifts

Kurt~Kirsten~Ken

Jonny playing with his new puzzle

Jonny's cake......Made and decorated by Heidi

(and very tasty !!)
Jonny enjoying his cake

We Loved the Party Hats!!!!!!

Grandpa and Grandma Nichols

Kurt~Heidi~Rachelle~Kirsten

Grandpa and Grandma Scott with Rachelle and Kirsten

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our grandson Jonathan who turns "2" today

Happy Birthday to Jonathan Scott Nichols who is 2 years old today!! We can't wait to see you tomorrow.....and celebrate with you! Keep posted everyone as I will be blogging with pictures when we get back!!!

Presidential Poll

Please take a moment to complete my Presidential Poll. (to the right > of the screen)
http://kenandjudynichols.blogspot.com/

Hello all!
Well.....you can tell I have way too much time on my hands because now I have posted a Presidential Poll on our blog. I thought it would pretty interesting to see what the final vote would be if I polled our friends! I'm not sure how many votes it will allow you to make....but if the program will let you....please vote once for each registered voter in your house.(I'm sure you will be honest!!!!)
I think these results will be quite interesting since our friends and family have many political views. I am also inviting my facebook friends to participate.....hopefully I get a large turnout! I know!!!!! Let's call it "early voting" at the "Nichols Notes".....and I am your "Internet community organizer" LOL.

Love to you all,
Judy