Time blurs by...

We were so fortunate to have family here to celebrate the birth of James. Michael's mother flew in to help prepare meals, take care of the house, and shuttle the children to their many activities. Then my beloved sister Shannon came with her adorable little boy Emerson. She also was such a great help to me despite being 6 months pregnant. My recovery was quick and pain free thanks to these helpful and hard working ladies. I was able to rest and regain my strength without worrying about taking care of everyone. A huge thank you to Debbie and Shannon! Here is a recap of the past month's events...

Michael took Audrey on a date to see Jackie Evancho (a talented young opera prodigy) :

Brendan won first place for his Wolf den in the Pinewood Derby (more to come on that):

Everyone enjoyed holding James:

The children and our next door neighbors set up a lemonade stand, complete with candy and portrait drawings offered:

Audrey danced in an Irish performance (here she is watching the older girls from backstage):

Emerson was oh-so-adorable! He and Caleb became buddies (Caleb even cried when we took Emerson and Shannon to the airport):

Me and my sis:

What a wonderful month!

Little James

It's hard to believe a month has gone by since the birth of little James. He has grown so much and we adore his chubbiness and sweet smell. He is certainly loved by his siblings, who constantly request to hold him, while completely smothering him with kisses. I love his dark hair and blue-gray eyes. He is so calm and alert. I can't wait to watch him grow and to see how his personality fits into our family. I cherish the quiet moments I have to hold him as his little body snuggles into a limp ball. He is simply precious.