Good mornin’! Another busy day on lake park, and we’re just about done with the grand vehicle-go-round…nice to have that done well before our winter deadline. Was really glad I could make time on Tuesday to get together with Pete Miele here in Anchorage before they flew out.

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My Father’s Day gift came a little late, but some things are worth waiting for. They are both amazing little girls, full of spunk and life. Jessica and I are extremely blessed to have twin baby girls.

Makenna Riley Wedin was born at 11:55pm June 23, 2005, she weighed 7 lbs 0.6 oz

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Hey Everyone:
Well, Grandpa Pete has introduced the girls to six clients today and Peter Miele, and a few others that happened in photos distance! Debra printed me a couple of shots and I want more! This is SO cool….can’t hardly wait to hold them myself. Ben, I have never seen such a big grin….and Jess, I wish I could help somehow, but your effort was stellar and WOW, what an accomplishment. So happy to have been able to see you guys the other day and look fwd to coming soon to see you ALL! Take care, get some rest (oh sure) and we’ll do whatever we can to help. Love you. A very proud grandpa, Pete

Hello,
Isaac Mandi and I went up to see the new babies yesterday. Here are some photos - I couldn’t hold two at once, need to get some practice!:Welcome to our world - born just before midnight June 23, 2005!

P. S. Proud Papa will be posting as soon as things settle down a little for him….or will they?!

Hey Everyone:
Debra and I took the day to go see Ben and Jess….probably the last time we’ll say that. From now on, it’ll be Ben, Jess, Madeline Sierra, and Makenna Riley. Jessica looked grrat and is all done with photos of pregnancy. We got to walk with her up the stairs to the fifth floor of the Native Medical Center (WOW, what a great place) and she just paced herself and we had a nice visit. Had lunch with Ben and met up with the other Grandparents, Doug and Linda. Had one more hug and visit with Jess and then came home. Couildn’t have been a better day and next time we see them, they’ll have their arms full! Was so happy to have a day to make the run. Back at it tomorrow. As much as Precious loves company (yeah, right), she seemed very content tonight to greet us at the door with an empty house (Tim was fast asleep upstairs). Every time we have a wave of visitors she gets a little more used to it, but she really just likes to deal with one or two humans at once. We did have a dog and a cat visit once and she doesn’t like them any better. Well, the next time I get on here, it’ll be to say Wahoo, the girls have arrived! I’m thin kin’ that’s not far off. Take care and can’t tell you how good life is….I’ve got to see and hug both the boys and their girls in the last 24 hours. Love, Pete PS: Jess, this is only the beginning….it gets much bnetter from here on out!

Good Morning Everyone:
A day off, the smell of bacon frying, the prospect of sourdough waffles….these are a few of my favorite things. Ben will be (actually, already is) a father….I want to wish a special day for you, Ben. Wish we could be together, but we’ll see you soon. We are anxiously awaiting your call. Isaac and Mandi will be down about noon. Looking forward to seeing everyone. We are pretty well booked, but Debra has sprinkled enough days off in there to allow me to spend some time with everyone. Family is what makes Father’s Day special and I feel priveleged to be part of this one. Take care. Pete

Marina…Sam and Rufus have been looking EVERYWHERE this morning for Harmony Bear and Good Luck Bear. So far, no Good Luck OR Harmony, perserverance furthers…stay tuned for further news! Love, Granny, Grampa, Jake, Sam and Rufus!

BatSam and Rufus are still looking for your bears, Nina! Keep your fingers crossed!