I'm A Grandfather Again!

[ValerieB]

it's the power and beauty of Ron's grandkids that bring me around! LOL!

I've actually been adrift for a long time but thank you for not noticing it before!

[makpjazz57]

Sorry I am late to the party...congratulations to you and Patti!

[Ron Thorne]

Thanks, Marla. Justin (jtx here) and Rika are very proud and happy parents.

Here are a couple of photos taken on Saturday, the last time we saw little Kai before heading back to Alaska. He was asleep the entire time we were visiting Saturday, but he's beautiful whether asleep or awake.

[ValerieB]

Kai just couldn't be any more handsome!

[Ron Thorne]

Thanks, Valerie. We agree, of course.

Here's one of my favorite photos from our recent trip to California, a really tender moment showing our 9½ year-old grandson, Reed, holding and admiring his new cousin, Kai.

[ValerieB]

two of your major blessings, Ron!! you and Patti certainly have scored big-time with your children and grand-children!! says a lot about the two of you!! IMHO, of course!

[Ron Thorne]

Thanks for your kind remarks, Valerie.

[moldyfigg]

Mazel tov, Ron. You probably noticed the pics of our newest grandkid on Facebook. A good looker indeed. He's #9.

[Ron Thorne]

Thanks, Clint. Yes, I did notice a cute new addition. We have some catching up to do, but chances are that you & Donna will win this award.

[Ron Thorne]

Kai is now 9½ weeks old and growing like a weed. As you can see, he's a very healthy, happy little character. This is a photo Justin took this morning and sent to us.

We can't wait to see and enjoy him again this fall.

[rlfun]

Cool cat!

[ValerieB]

I am swooning. he is one handsome dude! thanks for posting!

[Mike Schwartz]

Kai is now 9½ weeks old and growing like a weed. As you can see, he's a very healthy, happy little character. This is a photo Justin took this morning and sent to us.

We can't wait to see and enjoy him again this fall.

I'll have my people call your people

[Ron Thorne]

My pleasure, Valerie. I knew that you had wanted to see a current photo. Kai smiles a lot and seems to be working on his drumming grips.

Good one, Mike!

[Ron Thorne]

Just in this morning ... Cowboy Kai, who seems to be very happy with his new bandana.

[ValerieB]

what a sweet, adorable child! thanks for the treat!

[Ron Thorne]

It's been a while since I posted any photos of Kai. We visited Justin, Rika and Kai last night, and before Justin got home from work I couldn't resist doing what I like to do with all of our grandchildren at this age, put my baseball cap on them and get a photo. So, here's Kai wearing Poppy's New York Cubans cap. He's 8½ months old now and as cute as he can be. Great disposition, too!

[jwaggs]

Getting big!

[Jimmy Cantiello]

Handsome guy!

[Ron Thorne]

Thanks. He's a very happy little boy. Sometimes he gets on a laughing binge which is hysterical. I'm glad to have discovered that he's ticklish, too.