The Three Amigos!

Owen- "Hey Redd, wake up! Our cousin, Bodie is coming in one week man! The three amigos will be together again!"

Redd- "I'm resting up for the big day when Bodie comes!"

Redd Rocks!!

October is the only month of the year that we had no family birthdays!! However this October 15th, 2008, I am grateful beyond words for the birth of Redd William Van Leeuwen born to Adam, Tristen, Cade, Luke and Pyper making our family number 33! Redd is named after Dennis' ancestors--his maternal grandmother, Susan Redd Butler, his great grandfather, Lemuel Hardison Redd etc. Dennis and I are asking ourselves what we did to deserve such a wonderful posterity! Tristen has astounded us all with her physical and emotional strength to bring yet another beautiful little Van Leeuwen into the world via C-Section! Four c-sections in five years!! I suggest you all check out Kim's blog to get better informed about Tristen, the invincible! We thank you, Adam and Tristen for chosing the name and for another healthy grandchild to love and cherish!

10 Reasons Why I Love Redd William!

1. His soft skin- like velvet
2. His left ear, just like Adam's
3. He loves to eat
4. He loves to sleep
5. He melts my heart when I hold him close
6. He looks like his brother Cade
7. He came into the world so easily for his mom
8. He made Pyper so happy to have a little baby to play with
9. He continues the tradition of three Van Leeuwen brothers for the past three generations
10. He brought complete joy and gratitude to his parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents!