I haven't been around for a few weeks. Our baby, Willow Gretchen Martine Carrington-Frey, has been born, and I've been playing grandmommy, cooking for the family and keeping the kids organizedwhile Sarina rests - as much as her nature will allow at any rate. I was present for the birth, and Sarina and I have had a chance to grow even closer. I'm so pleased with my new daughter and my new family.

Now and then I need a little time to rest, myself, but mostly I've been right there in the midst of this big, loving, happy group. Who but I would be lucky enough to have such people join my family. We all sing Broadway songs, and know all the words. We discuss the most arcane and occult philosophies, and are sticklers for good grammar and educated opinions. We are tolerant of others, and strongly liberal in all our points of view. These people are made to order for me, and I hope I am as satisfying to them. I love my new granddaughters - all five of them! 

This is my new daughter, Sarina.  Already pregnant when this was taken, but only showing a little.