eet Henry. Isn't he perfect? He is very serious and calm as long as he has dry diapers. And he eats everything on his plate never complaining about having the same darn thing for every meal. I think he is going to be a poet. It's just a feeling i have. He has that irish melancholy about him. It runs in my family in a good way, a way full of heart and compassion :)
Henry is home and although he is quite teensy he is durable and seems ready to get over being a premie. But his little body isn't quite ready so he is on a 'bily light' blanket to help compensate for his still developing liver.
She has been relentlessly practicing her photographic skills with tripod and camera. Sometimes assisting her MiMi and other times taking the lead and directing her own assistants.
On Friday I will board a plane for home leaving my sweet peaches until my next visit in a few short weeks. Joe surprised me by making a reservation to come along. I've been sending him videos and photographs every day and I suspect he couldn't resist meeting Henry and being with his little Olivia.
A new year arrives along with a new life. How wondrous is that! I have some great projects going and more to come. Many of you already have seen the article i wrote about the Barn House boys for the January issue of Somerset Life and have been kind enough to write in spite of the fact i have neglected to announce it on my blog. Thank you all for sharing in the mix of joy and sorrow i have had in my life this past year. I look forward to all we will share together in this next year!
love, robin
That little guy is just pure sweetness. I love how you describe him...so much love in your words. Love to you and yours. xoxo
Posted by: rhayne | March 01, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I respect a baby that insists on dry diapers!
I love Olivia's wardrobe - especially the pink polka-dot jammies.
Congratulations to you and the rest of Henry's kin!
Posted by: dutchbaby | January 14, 2010 at 06:34 AM
YOU! You! You! Love the article in Somerset Life, or as I should say, the recent one. Bragged about you in my blog, too. Henry and Olivia are very precious. Safe trip. x
Posted by: Aurora Suzette | January 11, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Beautiful photographs Robin. Henry is just adorable. :)
The lighting on your images is always so nicely done.
Posted by: Tom Sheehan | January 11, 2010 at 10:14 AM
These images just melt my heart!
Posted by: Yoli | January 11, 2010 at 10:02 AM
He might be small, Robin, but he is mighty big on looks! So adorable, both Henry and Olivia. It's fun to see the interaction in the video.
Posted by: Toni | January 10, 2010 at 04:32 PM
I just found you!!! What a precious little angel-your Henry and his big sister too! Great Pics! I will be stopping by again real soon-Blessings
Posted by: mary | January 10, 2010 at 04:28 PM
henry is....
so fresh from God
and a beauty!
Posted by: maddie | January 10, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Awwwwwww .. such a sweetheart, both Henry and Olivia! I'm so glad you got that time with them.
Posted by: elizabeth | January 09, 2010 at 07:34 PM
What adorable sweet babies! Imagine my surprise when I was in Borders just after New Years with my great nieces and found your article. It made a great evening even more, to have something so beautiful to take home!
JOY!
Posted by: Joy Bayer | January 09, 2010 at 09:24 AM
You can just hear (read) the pride and joy in your heart thru your posts. Isn't it amazing the love we have for our grandbabies!! Hope you have, or had by the time I've posted, made a safe trip back home.
Posted by: Charlotte's ...fine art photography | January 09, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Robin, he is gorgeous and I love his name. Henry. It seems to me a name that is for a boy whose life is filled with potential for grand things.
xo Kath
Posted by: kath | January 09, 2010 at 06:15 AM
Happy New year Robin!
C O N G R A T S with your new grandson;- what a little angel!
Life can't get better than this or what????
Hopefully there will be many memorable moments in the new year, that you can preserve with your camera!
Love,
Sylvi
Posted by: Sylvi - Little Cottage | January 08, 2010 at 11:33 PM
I did enjoy your article in Somerset Life. Congratulations!
Wonderful to start the year off with a new little one too.
Posted by: Marilyn | January 08, 2010 at 04:40 PM
He is adorable! And his sister is getting so big.
Lovely family images.
x
Posted by: christina | January 08, 2010 at 06:28 AM
What a wonderful series of images...and I love the accompanying video. Lucky you - to have such treasures in your life!!
Posted by: Marcie | January 08, 2010 at 05:08 AM
PRECIOUS!! Just so lovely, Robin...he is bea-u-ti-ful :)
Can't wait to read the article on the boys---can I buy it at Barnes and Noble, et al?
oxoxo
L
Posted by: Modern Prairie Girl | January 07, 2010 at 07:45 PM
What a wonderful post to read. Congrats on your Somerset entry! How fun.
Posted by: Rosa | January 07, 2010 at 05:40 PM
How sweet! It reminds me of my little boys days! I like the sounds of the shutter beep in the background!
Posted by: laura | January 07, 2010 at 05:14 PM
just look at baby Henry and big Sis! soooo adorable.
Posted by: Se'lah | January 07, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Robin, this post just melts my heart! And I have exactly the same in grandbabies (only you are a bit ahead of me by a few months). My first grandbaby, a girl - Sophia, is almost 2 ... with a second, a boy - Max, to be born in April. I never thought grandbabies would be this wonderful! They exceed my expectations!
Yours are darling! Though tears and a journey follows each visit, we must enjoy every second we get~
Posted by: Vicki | January 07, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Oh Robin, how precious and joyous those two grand babie are-give them hugs and kisses from us. Diana and Donna
Posted by: Diana Leitner-Annie, Fannie and Abigail | January 07, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Oh my, he is just angelic.... I can only imagine the joy you have felt while sharing such precious moments with your family, Robin. Hold them as long as you can before heading home, and safe travels to you.
And thank you so very much, again and publicly, for including a photo of our tent in your Somerset story!
Posted by: Deb @ Retreat | January 07, 2010 at 08:03 AM
These are fabulous! Love the videos -- and look how beautiful they both are! I love the idea of Henry becoming a poet! That's beautiful indeed!
I wish you safe passage home -- a pleasant departure, knowing that a return isn't far away! Hugs!
Posted by: jeanie | January 07, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Glad all is well! Beautiful pictures -- enjoy:)
Posted by: Heather | January 07, 2010 at 06:34 AM