Just a quick check in, since I missed last week. We are having an absolute blast visiting kids and grandkids.
We spent just over a week in Missouri visiting Alex, Hanna, and their boys. We played outside, we made cookies, we went to see the Christmas lights at the botanical garden, and we built lots of marble runs, train tracks, and Lego creations. Now we are staying in Marietta, Ohio so we are in close proximity to Lauren, Bo, and their kids. We’ve been enjoying playing in the snow, hikes up the hill, reading stories, and baking Christmas goodies.
I’ve been working like mad to sew some special quilts and bedding for all the “big” kids. We also took the kiddos to pick out fabric and they each helped sew their very own pillowcase for a new pillow. Presents from Grandpa and Grandma came early this year so that we can enjoy seeing their excitement. Grandpa did a great job of wrapping the gifts. One present that will have to wait for better weather is a new play structure at Alex’s house.
We’ve also had some down times. Hanna and the boys were all sick and Nathan came down with something too and has had some rough days. Everyone is on the mend now. We’re also in the thick of the super cold weather in the east right now and we had a good bit of snow last night. The roads were a bit slick and the cold temps weren’t a help in melting anything, but nothing bad enough to keep us away from the kids. We’re here for several more days and we have plenty more fun planned. Have a good one!
She’s Here!
Hi! We’ve had a good week here in Northern Utah. The weather is warming up a bit, there are buds on the trees, and…oh yeah…we have a new granddaughter! Daisy Ray Bauserman joined us about 10 days early on Friday night. Lauren had a crazy day of contractions and running back and forth to the hospital on Thursday with no progress. Then on Friday night, little miss didn’t waste any time and was born just before 10 pm. There was a bit of a hiccup in delivery when Lauren’s blood pressure dropped (and of course, so did baby’s) due to an extra dose of pain meds in her epidural. But she recovered and was able to deliver normally, despite being extremely medicated and numb. Miss Daisy’s a cute little thing and looks an awful lot like her big sister. Needless to say, we are tickled with our newest addition.
Marching On
Hello from beautiful Utah and Happy March! We had a good two weeks in Missouri, playing with kids and helping out. After two long driving days later, we are resting up in Utah for new adventures coming up! Although Nathan was fighting illness the whole time, we had a...
A Very Merry Birthday
We’ve had a good week here in Ohio and West Virginia. Nathan is still in a battle with a cold virus, but it’s been great beside that wrinkle. We’ve played with the kids, done some projects around Lauren’s house, and even found time for a trip to the dentist (Bo :)). We just happened to be around while he was off with his brothers and dad on a hunt, so it was a bonus to be able to help Lauren. She’s in her last month of pregnancy number four, so things are getting exciting! Despite being 8+ months pregnant, she prepared me a spectacular birthday dinner, making ramen from scratch (including handmade noodles) and a glorious flourless chocolate cake. I was spoiled to get fancy chocolates from my hubby, texts and calls from lots of people I love, and plenty of grandkid giggles and hugs. It’s been a good one! We’ll be picking up and moving on tomorrow…Missouri is next!