Well, life with Eleanor has been great so far! My Mom came for a week and then Kent’s parents came for a visit on their way to Arizona (to visit Kent’s sister and celebrate Trent’s high school graduation). I’ve been SO BLESSED to have Carmel helping me for a few hours most days. She feeds Everett breakfast and lunch, gives him a bath in the kitchen sink, does his therapy, and takes both older kids to the park. And, she watches all three kids if I need to take a shower or nap. Today was her last day, so things are probably going to get a lot crazier, but somehow I think we can manage (showers will certainly be less regular!).

I think it had been at least two years since my last haircut. I donated to Locks of Love again.

When Kent’s parents visit, we always have enchiladas and margaritas. We were out of margarita mix, so Grandy used strawberries and cherries instead of lemon and lime. DELICIOUS!

Derm Dad bought me a cherry tree as a present for having the baby! He planted it in the front yard with help from Adele and her friend K.

  Even though we have a newborn, our kitchen is still as busy as ever! Here we are making homemade pizza when Eleanor was just five days old. I use the term “we” loosely – I contributed nothing other than feeding Eleanor). 

Carmel fed Everett dinner and joined us for “Pizza and Piper.”

Adele has mastered the monkey bars! I’ve encouraged her to practice them since I read about how great brachiation is for brain development.

I’ve been painting again! I painted the FABRIC of these two (formerly green) chairs. Here is a pic with just one painted to give you a before-and-after.

Lots of guitar-playing (a.k.a. family worship)

And, the grand finale, Everett is SITTING! Technically, he isn’t getting into the seated position by himself, but he’s so close, we’re going with it.