Grandma

Even though this was like 2 months ago, my mom did come out just after Emily was born to help out.  She was a lifesaver.  She was able to stay for like 3 weeks, and I was so spoiled.  Actually, I think Isaac and Emily were more spoiled, but you get the picture.  Here they are blowing bubbles. 

While she was here she took us to the Zoo.  We all had a blast, even though it was a little chilly.  Isaac loves the Zoo no matter what he weather. 

The first animals you almost always see are the turkeys.  Isaac wanted to go pet them, but I warned him they don't like people getting too close.  So now he always reminds me about that whenever turkeys are mentioned. 

This was Emily all bundled up.  I don't think she got much out of it, but she was really good the whole time, she just slept!

This was the baby giraffe, who has sinced passed away due to failure to thirve.  It's kind of sad to think that we saw him only a few weeks before he died.  He sure was a cute giraffe.

Isaac being the ham that he is...

We were so glad she was able to come down and spend so much time here.  She was even willing to put up with our tiny house and an air mattress just for us. 

My mom is such an amazing person, though she would deflect any praise.  She has always been such an awesome example of strength and determination.  I have learned so much from her, a lot of which I am slowly realizing as I raise my own kids.  I feel so blessed to have her as a mom, and I love her more than words can tell. 

THANKS GRANDMA!