Pics from Weekend

Here are some pics from the past few days -- info to come later!

Success!

Today was a day when Daisy succeeded at several exciting events! She had her first bath without crying today, thanks to the bucket tub that Aunt Cheri brought. She also took her first bottle as mommy tried pumping for the first time! (Yay Medela Freestyle pump!) Finally, she had her first successful nap in the Moby Wrap carrier while mommy made dinner.

Also, my mom, sister and nephews came into town late last night to visit for today.

Here are some pictures from the day:

Daisy still asleep

Grammy holding Daisy

Jonas (and Asher in the background) showing off his Blokus creation

Asher holding Daisy

The boys playing Mariokart on the Wii

Daisy in the bucket tub -- she isn't crying!

Asher watching Daisy's bath

Daisy in the ducky towel from Aunt Lisa

Daisy snuggled up to Mommy in the Moby wrap

Daisy taking her first bottle

Overall, it was a great Thursday! :)

Pumpkin Night & Visit with Mema

Friday night, David was in Minnesota for his 6-month kidney research trial. Back in Blacksburg, the nlcf staff ladies came over for Pumpkin night.


We enjoyed pumpkin chili, pumpkin hummus, pumpkin corn muffins, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin mousse for dessert! It was pumpkin all around. Sarah S. even made a pumpkin centerpiece for us to enjoy. :)

After dinner and conversation (during which we were serenaded by piano music by Terri and Sarah H.), a group of us watched "Penelope" at Terri & Jeanette's place.

Saturday, David flew into Richmond and I drove there. We went to visit Mema in the hospital. Mema (my mom's mother) had double-bypass surgery last week and just got moved yesterday to the rehab portion of the hospital.

Also Saturday, Cheri and Jordan came by with the nephews for a quick visit. Papa was staying with mom & dad for a few days to make it easier to see Mema, and so there was a full house!


Asher, Dad & Papa.


Jonas & Uncle Davey like to wrestle.


(As you can see, Jonas likes to run!)

Keep both Mema & Papa in your prayers. Papa has been having a rough go of it since he broke his pelvis late in the summer, and Mema will be in the hospital at least 10 more days or longer. They are both 85 and I know this is hard on them. But God is faithful, and he has been for them throughout the years.