Introducing...

The newest member of the family; our great granddaughter... AshLynn.

Weighing in at 7 1/2 pounds and just nine days old, this little darling has already captured the eye of many.  Her Opa was instantly taken!

She has the most beautiful complexion and the longest fingers and fingernails.  Her mom and I agree that those nails just cry out for polish... maybe not at 9 days... maybe have to wait a few months.

And just look at those toes.  They are so long and she can separate them just like her Aunt Megan... such talent at such an early age. 

I did pry her out of Mike's hands for a few minutes.  You can almost see the red hair in this picture.  I remember Mac when he was a little redhead and hope his daughter follows in his footsteps.

Oh yea, I suppose I should give the parents credit somewhere in this photo essay.  Jen and Mac (Brian and Tammy's son) are the proud parents of AshLynn.  Not only are they a good looking couple

but they are already proving to be very good parents! 

Mike and I had the opportunity to spend several hours with the new family at a great little Italian place here in Watertown, South Dakota.  We are staying at the casino just outside of town; price is right -Free!  All three of Brian and Tammy's children live here now and while we are in the area we will be checking in with all.  We don't see them often, but they are always in our hearts.  More from Watertown later.