Lucy's Baby Dedication

Here are some pictures from the baby dedication for my sister Kathryn and her husband Patrick's new baby Lucy.

Kathryn and Patrick are in the top two pictures holding Lucy. She is such a special gift to them! She was even born on Christmas Day! Below their pictures is my sister Karen and her husband Jason. Below them is my brother Brian with his daughter Emily. She is a real sweetheart! And last, but not least, is me (in case you didn't recognize me in my old age!)

I'll post some more pictures of my kids as I locate them!

Surgery Successful!

My surgery went well and I am home recouperating! Grant's parents came for a few days and helped make meals and then they took the boys home with them for three weeks. Now that's a holiday! I have been enjoying reading through several of Karen Kingsbury books - averaging about one book per day. Can't remember the last time I had that much spare time, so I'm taking full advantage of it!

The girls are trying to keep the house up. Its never like when a mom looks after it, but its somewhat normal! Its teaching me patience - trying to be grateful even when things don't look like they would if I did them. Sarah has been making most of the meals for us and is getting some good training on meal making. Grant has been out grocery shopping - now that is a first! He's getting better at it - might take advantage of his new experience in that field when I go back to work! hehe

I am going to try and post some pictures of our family soon. Stay posted!