No more he/she

Of course it has been determined since the beginning of time, but we have just found out. Our next priceless grandchild to make its appearance in June will be a boy! We are so delighted. We have another boy to carry on the Bibby name. And it is so nice to have a boy first. They can be so much fun and such rascals. So now grandma can begin her shopping in the right direction for this little GEM. And little it is; after all he has only been in formation for about four months. We so look forward to how he will look and the character that is being built inside him by the Lord. HE already knows his steps, and we can't wait to see them. We are already praying for him and the way the Lord will use him in our lives and the lives of others. Congratulations Joe and Heather, it is a BOY!

Chariot to Washington DC

The Chariot from the previous post is going to Washington DC. It is going to be in the Inaugural Parade, and my son Joe will be there with it. What an exciting experience this will be for him. I hope he takes lots of photos! I am sure he will; he loves doing that. Check it out and see if Joe is walking behind it. I will be tuned in that day for that reason only.

I hope you all have a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year!! I will try and post some pictures from last weekend and Christmas soon. It has been a joy keeping in touch with you via this media and through your blogs.

Who's driving the Chariot? Does NASA know?

I forgot to post these pictures from our time in Texas last month. Here are three of the ones Joe sent to me from our time at Johnson Space Center. He was in the desert with Chariot a while ago. He brought us here to tour it. I may look like I am driving it, but believe me we aren't going anywhere.



Poor Bob wants out. He wants to drive. He doesn't trust those woman drivers. Although he is smiling. Can you imagine spending 3 days in this thing all the while cameras are taping your EVERY move. Think about it. You get the drift!















Now he is happy. He is in the driver's seat!

Baby Bib - look at those legs!!

Heather's Ultrasound from jbibby on Vimeo

Catch Up Time.......

I know, I know it has been a while again since I have posted. You will have lots of pictures below and some descriptions. This will catch you up and allow you to see all of the family.

On November 10 we flew to Texas to see our southern kids. Bobby did so great. I was so proud of him. He sat in the chair while I was patted down in security. The security people were so pleasant and kind to us all, but particularly to Bobby. We arrived safely and had a great time with Joe, Heather, and Baby Bib. No, we couldn't hold the little one. He didn't even have hands and feet then, but he is forming wonderfully in his mommy's tummy. We anticipate being able to hold him and love him like we do our northern grand-babies in a few months. We shopped for baby furniture while there. Bob did lots of odd jobs for Joe. Heather and I went to the Nutcracker Market and walked until we wanted to drop! It was a great time by all, and we look forward to our next trek in 2009.

Here is a back view of Joe & Heather's home. It backs up to an old golf course. We sat on the back porch a lot - it was a great place to play catch up for Bible study and eating lunch. Bobby just loved sitting out there. He would watch the kitty and all who walked on the paths.

Not all of our time was spent working or shopping. We found plenty of time to eat. After all, Joe gave me a list before coming of the meals he wanted his momma to make for him. It was long because he was hungry when he made it. I didn't make it to the bottom of the list, but I did leave the recipes for Heather. She has already made one of them. Here we are on Joe's birthday. We were having Thai food. It was delicious! I would definitely go there again.

Here is the birthday boy. He didn't want cake, so I made him the pumpkin pie off of his list. He enjoyed a piece of it. Actually, I believe it was the best pumpkin pie I have ever made. Tried to replicate it for Thanksgiving, but I don't think it was the same. Oh well.

PU/IU Game Day

Here is the Eric Bibby family on game day - all decked out in their Purdue attire. They came over to watch the game after we returned from Texas. It was a fun time. Of course, winning the game helped.


Granny Bib??
Jean decided to do something constructive during the game. We were winning by so much that we knew we wouldn't lose. I can't tell you what she is making because it is for Christmas. You may receive one, so just wait and see.

Old toys were brought out from Luke, and Krista had a blast. It was a toy purchased from Menards after Christmas. It was worth every penny spent on it. And it has held up wonderfully. Even Eric had to haul out some old toys - these used to be played by him and Joe when they were little. It is fun watching his kids play with them. Wait a minute - his kids or him? Who is having the most fun?!

Look Kayla!

Living proof of why we were not totally tuned into the game. It was a great way for Coach Tiller to end his career at Purdue. We hope the new coach does better though. A season of 5-8 is not really what we want repeated.

Thanksgiving Day 2008

Pam came down from Michigan to join us for a few days and to get in on the Thanksgiving celebration. She helped keep the kids occupied while we put dinner on the table. Fun was enjoyed by all. Way to go, Pam!! Luke probably won. He usually does.

Great-grandma had to get in on the fun too. They look pretty serious here. I think we ate before they were finished. This shot will be a great keepsake.

Josh came to live with Eric and Jean this summer. He is from Texas and Jean's cousin. Since the weather was pretty nice, they decided to get a photo shoot in that afternoon.

Eric was busy here doing what he does best on Thanksgiving Day. He gets the job of de-boning the turkey. This was an easy year for him. The meat fell right off the bone. He said he didn't have to cut it one bit. I guess the bag worked great. It sure beat the fire we had last year from the grease dripping all over the place. Now we have two wishbones. Tradition is for him and Joe to break them. We will keep them until they are once again together. The apron was made for me. It has all the grand-kids hands on it.

Here is a shot of most of us at the table. We were all happily eating the good food prepared by all. I was so thankful for those that could join us for a few days, but I was especially thankful my parents could be here. They are 80 & 82, and the Lord has richly blessed them. They have been married for 59 years! The weather held up for them until they returned back home in Michigan, and then the snow began. God is good!!

More dinner shots. My youngest brother Chuck is in the corner. He drove my folks down here. I was really thankful for his willingness to do that. We all had a great time. We talked, ate, played games (even great-grandpa!) and just enjoyed each other's company. Many memories were made with the four generations present.

Games were played even at the table! Grapes, Kayla?

My folks - Bill & Jo Van Den Toorn

After dinner some of the gang went down the street to feed the horses some apples. It was a bit chilly, but still nice to get out. Some of us stayed in to clean up the mess. The horses were glad to see them. You can see them running over. They knew what was to be had.

Kayla was cold, but she still had to feed them.

Pam really enjoyed herself. We were so glad that she was with us this year. She has such a great fun and crazy spirit. She made it fun for us all.

I needed to sit a while, so Krista and I decided to play with the peg board. She loves it. She was saying purple, blue, red, and grandpa that day. It was so much fun. I just LOVE having our grandchildren around. I just don't get tired of them. They truly are a delight. And just think someday we will have another, Lord willing. NO, not here. In Texas.

Grandma's Reward

This is what we all felt like doing after eating all that Thanksgiving dinner. Poor Pam! So tired, yet brother Bob won't leave her to a peaceful nap.

Let the bells ring! Thanksgiving is over, and now it is time to get ready for Christmas. At least that is what Krista thinks. Actually, she is playing with the only thing on my curio cabinet that is allowed. :-)

Oh How They Mimic!

There isn't a picture for this post, but you will be able to visualize it in your minds. Yesterday I had the girls in the morning. Luke joined us after school and lunch with his daddy. I was busily making dinner rolls for Thanksgiving Day. They were playing very happily in the living room. Krista (who is 14 mos.) went to get on the small rocking horse that we have had since Luke's first birthday. All of a sudden Kayla (2 1/2) decided that she wanted to ride on it. So she climbed onto it much to Krista's dismay. Krista looked at her big sister very sternly and shakes her finger at her. I had to cover my mouth so that she wouldn't see me laughing. Wonder who she looked like? Could it be grandma? or momma? maybe both? I really wanted a photo, but the moment would have been gone by the time I grabbed it. But I couldn't let another day go by without sharing it. It is so fun to watch how the two girls interact, play well, and then compete with each other. I am sure they will be the best of friends as time progresses. In the meantime, I am treasuring them all. They are my jewels!!

Mollie turns 14!!!

I swiped this off a friend's blog. She is actually Mollie's sitter when we are away, so I don't believe she will mind. We returned home from Texas yesterday (pictures coming) with some chicken nuggets for a special pet. It was her birthday, and we had to treat her. We were going to get her a cheeseburger, but we talked Bobby into Wendy's instead of McDonalds. :-) Mollie didn't care. Anything was better than dry dog food. So we celebrate our pet! Crazy, but since she is likely our last one, we celebrated her making it to age 14 - let's see that is about 98 in human years. She has been a good bet. Thanks Elizabeth for the great photo. And for taking such great care of her and the house.

It's Friday! It's the end of October!!!

No, there aren't any pictures. I need to get my camera fixed or learn how to use Bob's. The problem with his is that it is too large for my purse. It takes great pictures though.

I can't believe it is already Friday. Where has the week gone? The month for that matter! It is October 31, Reformation Day. I know the world calls it Halloween, but not at this house. Today is a day to remember the reformers and to be thankful for the sacrifices that they endured for us to be able to read and understand the Bible on our own through the Holy Spirit.

The week flew by with caring for the grandkids three days this week. Jean has taken on a part-time job at Luke's school to help with tuition and the ever-rising cost of food. She subs and helps out wherever she is needed at FCS. She is a wonderful wife to add this to her already large load of caring for their three, a cousin, and of course, my son! We are so thankful to have her in our family. Our boys have picked the best 'daughters' any parents could have, by God's grace.

I also helped a friend cut out a bunch of paper for a Stamp Camp being held in our church tomorrow. I am really looking forward to the event. We will have two hours of fellowship and come home with 15 Christmas cards. I will have lots of ideas for our cards this year. Just wait and see when you receive yours in the mail in December. :-)

We continue to look forward to our trip to Texas on the 10th. I can't wait to introduce myself to our 9 week old 'human blob.' It is so exciting to anticipate the arrival of another grandchild around the end of May/beginning of June. And the weather should be great. If you think of it, please pray for our trip on November 10th in the morning. We will have a stopover this time, and that will make it a bit more problematic for Bobby.

That should about catch you up on the happenings around here. We are just going about from day to day enjoying the beautiful weather and God's creation out of our windows. Today it is in the low 70s, and the sun is shining magnificiently. What a glorious day to be alive.

Also, PRAY for God to bestow His mercy on our country during these elections. It could certainly change the course of our country by who is elected on Tuesday. AND don't forget to do your part - go out and VOTE!!

Newest Jewel!

Hi folks! We are very excited over here in Indiana. We have just received a picture of the newest addition to our family. You can't make out if it is a he or she yet, but we love him anyway. Joe said the doctor called it a blob, but we are calling it a human blob!! After all, life began at conception. He is only 6 weeks 2 days in formation. Soon we will be able to see more of this precious child. In case you haven't guessed it yet, Joe and Heather are expecting their first child. The expected date of arrival is in early June. We will keep you posted as they keep us that way. It will be so exciting, but also difficult this time around. This baby will be born in Texas. BUT we are only a short plane ride away, and we expect to keep the airways warm and busy. :-) God has indeed blessed our family, and we wanted to have you share in our joy. Congratulations Joe & Heather. We rejoice with you during this happy time.

Krista's First Overnight

Grandpa and I had the privilege of having Krista here for her first overnight. It was so much fun. We took lots of pictures, but most of them are on grandpa's camera. I really need to learn how to use it and be comfortable doing so. The little gal is walking all over the place, thus the blur of her. We had a lot of fun. It was great to have her since she is changing each week. At least it seems like it to us. We won't have them for a while since Nana is on her way here. We hope Nana enjoys the kids a lot. I am sure that she will do so. I will leave you with this photo and go and enjoy the girls. They are presently both here while Luke is with Jean picking up Nana from the airport.

More Birthday Pictures

The birthday girl is getting ready to blow out her candle. Her family looks on and are ready to help with the blowing. She is wondering what is really going on.It took a bit of prompting to get her to eat the cupcake, but as you can see, she finally dived into it. What girl doesn't like chocolate!

And now the clean baby is back! She was trying for a drink instead of getting washed off. She loves her bath.

Krista is One!!

Krista Alaine Bibby was born one year ago today. Happy Birthday darling child!! We love you dearly. We were so thrilled when your mom & dad called to say you had arrived. It was a joy to bring your brother & sister up to the hospital to see you. They loved you at first sight. Your brother couldn't let you go. And now you are such good friends with your sister.

You are a blessing to our family, and we are so glad the Lord has sent you to join us. You light up our lives. When grandma & grandpa come to see you, you can't get to us fast enough. It brings such joy to our hearts.

It is so amazing to watch your child raise children. It is so heart warming to know that you gave birth to him, and now he has given birth (with help from his lovely wife) to you. May you never know a day that you don't believe in our wonderful Lord. We look forward to the day when you bow your knee to Him.

It was fun to call you this morning and hear you recognize our voices. You giggled, and it warmed our hearts. We hope you are having a great day. And we hope to see you soon. We love you a lot and are blessed to call you "granddaughter!" Happy Birthday!!!!

Playdate with Grandma

Luke played so nicely with his sister, Krista. He was a great big brother here.

Kayla loves playing with the kitchen set. She was content here for quite some time in her own little world.

Surprise! Grandma wants another picture of these two. We all had such a wonderful day.

After the bridal shower on Saturday, and a very busy Monday, grandma was tired. But I didn't want to give up my day to play with these three very special children. They were so happy to come to our house and just play.

Following lunch the girls went down for a nap. Luke snuggled into grandma and grandpa's bed and watched a movie. He was so delighted to sit there with our dog, Mollie. It was fun to peek into the room and have him just be beaming with joy.

It was a fun day by all. No matter how tired I become, they re-energize me. It makes me truly happy that we can have these days together. Grandma's days are so very special!!

Bridal Shower

Last Saturday we had a bridal shower held here at our house. It was for Sherry, a gal from the Southside RPC. She is marrying one of our guys, who we think is pretty special. He thinks of Bob as his spiritual father, and we are very proud of the man that God has turned him into and look forward to how he will be used by Him.

Jerri made this cake for the shower. It was as fantastic as it looked. She is also making the wedding cake.

Here is the lovely couple. My battery was going, so this photo doesn't do them justice. We invited Ryan to arrive just as Sherry was going to open the presents. It was a pleasant surprise for her. Their story is very special, and they hold a corner in my heart that is just for them.

Morning at Columbian Park & Zoo

Even in the most busiest weeks of life, it always does my heart good to spend time with these precious gifts from God. Below are snapshots of my morning today. I hope you enjoy them, as I surely did. There were memories made today, and I will always treasure them in my heart. They are indeed my jewels.

Ready for the adventures of the morning.

Here we go! This is such a nice park for 3 little ones and 1 grandma. We have such fun here.

Let me down too, grandma!!!

FROGMAN!!

There is more than water and animals at the zoo. Kayla graciously allowed her brother and sister to look through the holes. What a sweetie!

Brother loves to tease sister, but then it is in his genes.

[Keep viewing, there is more. :-)]

The littlest miss had to share the fun. Now you see why they had to dry out during lunch!!

After playing in the water, it was time for a snack. What better place for that than by the monkey cage. They were very active today, which made them fun to watch.

This isn't a good picture, but I wanted to share it anyway.

Future farmer!? Certainly a ham.

We tried to get a photo of the ducks fishing, but my camera was too slow. I have had to use my old one, thus the less than good pictures. But they still capture the moment!