Our Family's Getting Bigger!

One obvious result of having a lot of children is that sooner or later you're bound to have a bunch of grandkids! Well, it's that time for the Paone bunch.

Just in the months of April and May we've had three little ones added to the list of grandchildren brining the total up to nine.

Our son, Sam, and his wife Natasha had little Anthony on April 5th. Sam has been in the Coast Guard for six years, and Natasha is taking a three month leave from her job to enjoy the new baby. Carol went out to Miami to see them shortly after the birth and had a great time with Sam, Natasha, and Anthony.

Then at the end of April, Carol met up with me in Houston and we went to nearby Austin to be with Liz (one of the twins) and her husband Andrew for the birth of their first child, Corina Jane. Carol is an assistant midwife and was happy to help with the birth at the clinic, while I just waited patiently with Tina, Liz's twin sister, in the waiting room. Corina was born on May 7th, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. She came just in time for Carol and me to make it back to Mexico City in time for a Mother's Day show. (See pics below and click here for video clip)

Let's not forget Clare who gave birth on May 24th to her second child, Ella. We all thought Clare would have the baby early, but early or late we're glad she's here. Here's a picture that hubby Nat took of Clare and Ella.

Let's hear from Carol...
In April I stopped by to see some friends, Julie and Mark, whose triplets I had helped care for, for the first six months of their lives. After the triplets had eaten and were getting ready for their nap, Julie asked if I would lead them in a little prayer to ask Jesus into their hearts. I read to them from a book that they had about Jesus and His life on earth. Then, one by one each of the children prayed with me. It was a very memorable experience. One that helps me to pray for them each time I think of it.

Mother's Day Show

Cathy (15) and Tara (13) did a great job adding their talents to our Mother's Day show, which we performed in a major shopping mall in Mexico City. Check out the short video clip of Tara's song "Where Would We Be Without Love," with Cathy and friends doing some choreography. The "Pink Panther" theme also features some choreography by Cathy and her friends.

Here are the girls before the show. Celeste (left) and Tina (right) are in the back row. Tara (left) and Cathy (right) in the center row and Suzy (center).

Below Tara sings "Where Would We Be Without Love"

Esteban and Carol singing "Dejame Mirar Tus Ojos"

Esteban, Carol, and Ken singing "Un Poquito De Amor"

Dancing for the shoppers