Life is good. It is different as we have a little one inhabiting our space but it is good. He is such a good baby and mommy and daddy are doing a great job in their new roles. He is growing very quickly as most babies do. I got my mom almost completely moved to her new digs down the hall from her original apartment. Summer is slipping by. Mike has almost made the transition into his new management job and maybe, just maybe fall will bring some calm around here. I feel as if we have survived all the changes in good fashion. My mom still has her sad days but all in all she is doing great. It has been much easier for me to get my hands around the reality that my dad is gone, now that I am home from vacation. I now have four beautiful grandsons - I think you will have to admit they are BEAUTIFUL!!!

Another beautiful baby boy for Nana and Papa Pressley. Austin Michael Pressley was born on July 6th. He weighed 7lbs. 2ozs. Mommy and baby are both doing great. He eats, sleeps and poops just like he should. He is absolutely adorable and we are so blessed to have him. He looks a lot like his mommy and seems to have his daddy's easy-going personality. He is very loved and already has brought a lot of joy to our lives. Welcome little baby boy!!

Well, vacation is almost over. It's been wonderful. The weather couldn't have been better. We all have stayed safe this time and I think everybody is refreshed and ready to go home. I love vacation but I love home. We have a lot to look forward to and I'm ready to enjoy the rest of the summer and meet my new grandson. I was a little melancholy this trip. I thought a lot about my dad and I am still trying to get my brain around the fact that he isn't with us. I think it might be easier once I get back home and live in the reality of it. I also really missed Mikey. I am so proud of him and the way he is finally growing up and facing his realities. He is so much fun to have around and we all really missed him. Mike will be home Saturday and we will follow on Sunday. Mike is looking forward to his new job and hopefully our lives will settle down a little.