When my mom first flew out to be here for the birth of the girls she only planned on staying for four weeks. After two weeks I had a minor freak out. I knew how fast those two weeks went by and I knew how fast the next two weeks would go by. I spent nearly the entire day feeding the babies. My mom did the dishes, made meals, etc. She never judged me for how I wanted to parent. She never over stepped her boundaries. She always asked how I wanted things done almost to a fault. She was such an enormous help! I KNEW I needed all the help I could get in the early weeks when the babies were so dependent. I prayed and prayed my mom would stay for as long as I needed her and it WORKED. :)
It came as such a blessing in more ways than one when Chuck's brother Andy and his family decided to move to Utah. He was going to be laid off from his job at the end of November and move her in the first of December. My mom wanted to stay to see the baby blessing and we wanted to wait to have the blessing until they were here. It meant my mom stayed for 10 weeks instead of four. Thank you Andy! I know it wasn't what you planned but we're happy you're here and living so close! Chuck's so excited his best bud is in Utah again.
My dad was so excited to come out for the baby blessing as well. He didn't have too much time off of work since it was right before finals (he's a professor). It all worked out though and we were able to have all of our immediate family, and some friends as well, present for our sweet girls special day!
My niece Phoebe (Andy and Janeen's daughter)
My nephew Seth (Chuck's sister Amber and Aaron's son)
My friend Dayna, her husband Blake and his two sons
My cousin Sherrie and her daughter Natalie. Her son Doug was sick. Doug is Chuck's mini me. It's hilarious to see them together.
Chuck's mom and sister Amber and my nephew David
Our friend Kevin
Janeen, Andy, Aaron and Chuck's dad Gordon
The Miller family: Brian, Iiley, Melissa, Ambri, David and Ethan.
Quincey Miller playing with Phoebe
All the food! Thanks everyone for bringing such yummy dishes. It's such a great help for everyone to contribute with having such a large group.
David feeding Harmony. He is such a good cousin. Our girls are so blessed to have such a wonderful family who loves them so, so much.
Grandpa Gordon, Natalie, Sherrie and Ainsley with Charity
Austin, Amber, Andy, Janeen and Aaron
My mom, me and Austin
My niece Ambri, my mom and I
My Aunt Ellen, my dad and mom
Melissa reading to Iiley, Quincey and David
Janeen, Aaron, Chuck, Ainsley, Andy and Seth
Amber and Harmony
The craziness. Our office/guest bedroom/play room. It was pretty nuts in there.
as you can see
The kids table. Grant and Iiley and Ainsley all about the same age hanging out with Kevin
Natalie and Harmony
Harmony getting ready with Alyssa in the background
Aunt Rosanne and Harmony
Chuck and I
Grandma Kristy with Harmony
Dayna feeding Charity
Charity getting ready
The MOTAB sent us these hand crocheted beautiful booties. They are so beautiful!
Grandpa Marlow holding Harmony
Charity getting her booties on. I love her big eyes.
Almost ready
Me with my babies all dressed and ready!
My folks and I
My sweet friend AnneMarie who came over after she finished with the MOTAB. She couldn't stay for the entire sacrament meeting so she's not pictured in the huge group shot.
Huge group shot!
Very back row L to R: Dennis, Maggie, Andy, Janeen, Melissa, Brian, Amber, Ainsley, Aaron, Daniel, Kevin, Natalie, Grant, Rodney and Debbie
Other back row L to R: Sarah, Dayna (her husband and step kids were in the car), David, Ambri, Sherrie, Ellen, Natalie, Nadine, Savannah, Danielle, Chuck's Aunt Carol, Uncle Wayne, Alexa, Chuck's uncle Rodney and Aunt Debbie.
Seated: My dad and mom Marlow, Kristy, Me, Charity, Chuck, Harmony, Chucks' grandma Ruth, and Chuck's parents Gordon and Carol.
Seated on the floor: Ethan, Iiley, Quincey, Seth, Sam, Ben and Phoebe.
Our happy family.
Harmony on the quilt my mom made for her
Charity on her own quilt. My mom put so much work into these quilts. I'm afraid to use them. So much time and effort was invested in these. I love how fun and colorful they are.
Little feet. The MOTAB choir gave the girls these booties. They are absolutely perfect for their blessing dress.
Chuck gave the girls beautiful blessings. He is such an amazing father and priesthood holder. I LOVE our little family. Life could not be more perfect right now. We feel so blessed so many of our friends and family were able to attend the blessing as well. I'm sure I forgot to invite some friends who I'm sure would have loved to have come. If so, I apologize.
It was such a beautiful day.
