Baby Crook!!!!!!

So we might finally become better bloggers after all, since we now have something to blog about! Yes, we're finally joining the club and expecting our baby on June 18, 2009. This ultrasound picture is a few weeks old, we are 3 months along now. We figure until we know what it is, it will still be a little peanut in our mind. We are sooo excited and a little surprised but we can't wait! Our baby is nameless though, so any good ideas that go with "Crook", we're open for suggestions. We made the big announcement to our families this last weekend and they are thrilled. This will be the first Grandbaby for Rachel's parents, and we'll be the last to have kids in Bill's family; so it should be a spoiled child.
We hope everyone is doing well, we will keep you all posted when we find out girl or boy, but most bets are on a boy so far (which will make Bill very happy).

Xade is Home!

So I have been waiting because I was going to let Sabrina post first, but since she has her hands full and hasn't had a chance yet I thought I'd share the good news with everyone. Last Saturday 10/25 Xade was able to come home from the hospital. He stayed with his family at our house for a few days and went to his own house in Snowflake, on Monday, for the very first time. He is doing well and the Yates family is overwhelmed with joy to have him home! Thank you for all your prayers and support, we appreciate each and every one of you who has kept Xade in your thoughts. We Love You All!!
P.S. I'm sure Sabrina will post some pictures soon.

Nephew Came Early (Update)

As you can see our baby Nephew came a little early. Xade is Alma & Sabrina's son, he was born about 3 months early. Baby Xade and Mom are both doing okay. Xade will be in the hospital until he gains some weight, most likely until his actual due date. Please keep him in your prayers, he is a fighter and will grow to be strong. Until he is able to leave the hospital, Alma and Sabrina (or at least Sabrina) will be staying at our house. Xade has had lots of visitors the last couple weeks, so our house has been full and fun. We will be sure to keep you all posted.
UPDATE--We have received numerous calls and emails from family and friends wondering how they could help or if there is anything that could be done, We wanted to make it available for anyone who is asking or wanting to help a place to donate to help the family through this trying time. Donations would be used for time off work and medical bills. There has also been an account set up through Wells Fargo. Email us for the account number if interested. Thanks in advance to everyone who has expressed concern. More importantly thanks on behalf of Alma & Sabrina for your love and prayers.

LOOK AT THEIR BLOG FOR MORE UPDATES AND INFO!!

SOLD

All our puppies are gone... They were so much fun we will miss them lots and I think Jomby is missing them too. Each one went to a great home where we know they will be loved. Check out "Junior" below enjoying his first fishing trip and spending time with his Dad.... doesn't get any cuter than that!

Wow a month has flown by since we last posted. Well all the puppies are sold except 1. He is amazingly smart and has a very strong personality. I guess that's what boxers are known for huh. If you know anyone that might like to add this cute puppy to there family feel free to pass this blog on. We are selling him for $800.00 he is a 9 week old Tiger Boxer.

Week 3 for the Puppies

They are growing fast and doing well. They just started walking yesterday so Jomby gets frustrated that she can't keep them together. Funny stuff!!!!!!