"Hello World!" from Baby Victoria!

Also, while "A&Z" were here in the States on vacation, Jared and Becca gave birth to their first little one, and Amanda and Zeno were delighted to visit the new little Kempson family along with mom, dad, and me.

Victoria Elise Kempson, also known as "baby V" or "Tori," was born on September 11th, 2009.

Victoria - Victorious, victory, or Victorious Spirit
"But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57

Elise - My God is an oath, or Consecrated One
"Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord, that He may bestow upon you a blessing this day." Exodus 32:29


Victoria is a healthy and beautiful baby,

with attentive eyes that seem to take in everything and a head full of hair.

Uncle Zeno and Aunt Amanda are excited to hold "Baby V" for the first time!


Jared and Becca's daughter is, and has been, an amazing blessing from God.


The little Kempson family. Awwww....

(Becca, only 11 more to go...lol...just kidding)

Daddy and daughter. Jared is a Father!

A great big smooch from Aunt Amanda, Italian style :)

"Ciao zio Zeno!"

"I love my new neice," "What a precious baby"

Aunt Sarah and "Baby V" hanging out.

Grandma wants to hold baby Victoria too!

Victoria seems to put a smile on everyone's face.

Grandma talking with and telling Tori something; as Mom would say, "something or other."


Grandpa is all smiles as well, he loves his new granddaughter.

This is a familiar picture; Dad has held many babies in the past.

Little Tori will be 2 months old on November 11th, and although she has only been apart of our lives for such a short period of time, it is hard to remember a life without our new niece, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter.

We Love You Jared, Becca, and Victoria!