Come on Over

We've had a lot of great family visits.  We've gotten to see Queenie and Mantis as well as Gramma and Grandpa quite a bit, thanks to Esmé's birth. But all that deserves a post of its own.  Instead, let us consider the siblings and Great Grandma...

Rachel came very shortly after Esmé was born and was a huge help.  She kept the big brothers entertained and the house very well stocked with food, all while being very pregnant.  Her precious boy, Dylan, was born about a month later, so I'm so glad she came to visit when she did!



 Hannah brought her boys up one day, and we had fun showing off Esmé and our new house.  All the boys were like a big pile of puppy dogs, wrestling and having a blast together.  Esmé kept her dainty self removed for the time being.  Probably a wise decision.  Since she was sleeping, we didn't get a picture of all the cousins together, but here's a a sweet one of the two youngest. 

 

Then we had Grandma Dean's visit.  It was lovely to have her in our house to meet Esmé and talk quilts. Also, she brought a killer good cake, of course. 

 And finally, Uncle Nolan joined us one Sabbath day.  He was a...natural...at holding the baby, and the boys loved having him around.  The highlight for them was probably when he rode in our van!  Oh, so special.

 

Thanks so much to all of our visitors!  We love being close to family!