Shirley and Myron visit

 We were so lucky to get a visit from my aunt and uncle when they were staying with my parents in Stillwater.  They all drove over for a nice long visit on Sunday.  Of course, the boys were thrilled to introduce them to Eden (as Logan said, "This is MY baby girl"!) and show them our new house.  It was so nice of them to make the trip over and spend the afternoon here.  The boys loved it and they said, "I wish Shirley and Myron could come over all the time - they are so nice and fun" (no kidding!).

Shirley and Myron brought some new books for the boys, so of course we had to read them right away.

Both Papa and Nana got lots of good snuggles from Eden.

 Eden was awake more than before for Papa and Nana's visit - they enjoyed seeing her baby blues (yes, still blue!).  She even gave out some smiles and coos - especially to Myron, who is so good with babies.

 Nana and her first granddaughter, looking so cute together.

My mom and her sister - they are so funny together...they are so much alike.  I love spending time with them.

One last photo of Eden...just because.  :)

7th week!

Eden is 7 weeks old and this week we started to get back to social life! After more than a month of meals delivered by friends I got "back in the saddle" and cooked meals not only for our family but for some friends too. We also hosted our small group on Tuesday and two families on Friday night. It's fun to be back to hosting! The boys always love to have people over and with a new baby it's nice to stick close to home (where the diapers are, haha!). While I spent lots of time I. The kitchen this week, Eden was my sidekick: enjoying some time in her bouncer (wide awake!). She's a champ!

6 weeks old and busy!

Eden is six weeks old and she learned how to cry this week!  :(  We don't hear it often, but it sure breaks our hearts when she lets loose.  She is awake much more, which is fun for all of us - and busier for mom!  :)

Snuggles with Logan before school

I just want to remember how tiny she is...

drifting off to sleep.

 Eden made friends with her butterfly this week!  She loves to smile and coo at it!

 The boys enjoyed some of Eden's awake time - they wanted to take her in the tent to play with them.

 She also started to like her swing.

 Tummy time!  She has lots of hair, but a spot where its rubbing off in the back.

 Smiles for Daddy.

I know my sister and I have a special bond with my dad, so I am excited to see Eden and John's relationship grow.

Museum Fun!

While Daddy installed some of the new entry flooring on Friday, the kids and I retreated to the museum. Logan built a giant tower, Bennett had fun in the water exhibit and Baby Eden enjoyed a long nap.

Serenade

Logan and Bennett love to sing to Baby Eden.  Its so cute!  

Here's a sampling from this morning before church.

Just because...

Eden is the cutest ever.

 At 6 weeks she started smiling and cooing, right on schedule!  She is precious!

Eden has so many expressions - we love to just watch her make faces!  I want every stage to last forever...what a blessing to be new parents again.

I told you...

this boy can sleep anywhere.  A couple days of no naps and this is what happens at dinner!