Monday, January 14, 2008

Loving baby Rachel

We have enjoyed being home again as a family and getting to know baby Rachel better. Even though we can't go anywhere (in order to stay healthy) we have been having fun at home! I had so much great help!  Grandma Julie came into town and did morning and night time routines with the kids for me so I could rest.  She also stocked my freezer with meals to keep us healthy while I get back into the routine.  I couldn't have done it without her. 
Annie adores Rachel. She loves to hold her and help me take care of her. Definitely a little mom.
Jackson also loves Rachel, but not necessarily holding her. I gave her to him to hold and he just rolled her off. He loves to kiss her head and talk baby talk to her.
Grandma Pat has been here to help me recover from my surgery and manage 3 kids under 2. The kids love going for walks with her everyday and playing with her. I just love having her here!
Annie in her new dress up clothes. Thank you Grandma Kris!
Baby Rachel


11 comments:

Stephanie said...

Annie is totally starting to look just like you. The kids are adorable -- glad everyone is finally healthy

Tori said...

I think that Annie looks really grown up. I miss having Grandma Pat here. Tell her that I bought lemon heads at Walmart today. Rachel is darling. Your Ikea stuff is at my mom's house.

Lant Family said...

Your kids are so precious. I am so glad you do a great job of keeping new pictures up. Who do you guys think Rachel looks like. I think she looks like Annie a little bit.

Valerie Chandler said...

Oh, it's great to see Grandma there! How nice to be stuck home, hopefully that allows you, Amanda, to rest a bit.

rachel said...

Cute, cute, cute! I hope that things are going well for you guys.

maryirene said...

i just heard about rachel getting sick. wow, i am so glad that she is ok and home now. how are you? your family is so cute. have a blast on your vacation in feb. where are you two going? tell spencer hi.

Jess said...

You have such a cute little family! I hope next time you guys are here I can meet your new baby :)

Kerilee Law said...

Rachel is beautiful and I'm still dying to get my arms on her!

alisa said...

amanda-i just saw your comment on kellie's blog and wanted to give you some accurate information. 1) jane eyre was written by charlotte bronte. 2) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/austen/ they are doing all jane austen books. northanger abbey is this week. mansfield park the week after and so forth until April 6.

now, your kids are adorable. annie looks great in her purple dress and heels, and i'm glad she's so helpful with rachel.

Kendra said...

Cute family!! Congrats on the whole clan!! Your family is an inspiration to us!

Marcus and Jenny said...

Wow! 3 kids under 2...you are amazing! I am so happy for you guys and you growing little family. It's really amazing how our lives turn out. What a blessing that we aren't in charge!:)