Friday, June 25, 2010

Tribute to family

I have been extremely spoiled the past couple of weeks with wonderful family members who came to help me recover and help me with my children. There is something wonderful about big families, and my older sisters really stepped in with my mom being on a mission. My boys now know their Aunt Jeanie, Aunt April, and Luke's Sister, Aunt Carissa very well.
Jeanie brought so many fun things for my boys to do, that we are still enjoying the projects she left.
There is nothing like Grandparents coming to visit and help. My boys love their grandparents and will forever remember making mud pies with Grandpa. It was fun to have them around on Father's Day.
Luke's sister Carissa and my sister April who are great friends came together to help and it was so nice. They left me with a full fridge, a clean house, and happy children. I even learned how to use my pressure canner while they were here. I have now been a few days alone and we are surviving. I still am not ready to take Violet out so we make all our fun at home. My children eat breakfast every day with Dad, but I'm hoping soon to learn to function on less sleep. Violet is still sweet and I am loving the pacifier. She is now 5 pounds 10 ounces and can now fit into some newborn clothes.

6 comments:

Stephanie said...

How blessed to be apart of such wonderful families. What great sisters you guys have. Violet is so tiny and cute. What a precious little girl. The boys look like they just love her. Good luck on getting some more rest and recovering.

jamie t. said...

How great that you have so much support and help. She is adorable! It is so exciting to see you guys with a baby girl. I hope you can get more sleep soon.

Chris, Chantelle, Katie, Lauren, & Brooklyn said...

She is sooooo cute! Congrats to your family! We are in Oregon for a couple more weeks. May we come and meet Violet/see the boys/help you in any way?

Our family said...

Such cute pictures! Violet is darling! Yippee for family helpers!

Aubrey said...

That's wonderful! I'm so glad you've had some time to recuperate. Violet looks a lot like Ben! What a cutie. Thanks for the pics.

Jenny said...

Oh Jill Violet is soooooooooo cute. Miss you guys. Does it get old that in every comment I tell you we miss you guys. I can't help it we really miss your little fam.