Family Living

Tia and I just moved out of my mom's house after living there for about seven months. It was very bittersweet, especially since this is where the girls have lived their whole lives. We were lucky to have a lot of extra help, love and fun while we were there. I have lived with my mom, Jessie, and David before, but not Heather. It was so fun getting to know Heather better and I am so glad they are here for a few more months while they wait for their assignment. She is such a good mom and example to me and helped so much with the girls. Our kids slept in rooms right next to each other and I'm sure there were many nights that our girls woke her kids up and she was always so sweet with our girls. We had so much fun during the day (and continue to) while Tia, David, Jessie and my mom are all at work, studying or at school. Taylor and Kyla were always sweet and patient with the girls.

My mom was so nice to let us live there, eat her food, use everything and anything in the house, and tolerate the girl's crying in the middle of the night. There were also many times she would rock the girls to sleep when I was too tired or needed a break. It was so nice to ask her advice right then and there about anything! I keep thinking to myself how it is weird that we become moms and are just supposed to know what to do with no training. Thank goodness I have a wonderful mom who knows everything on how to be a good mom. The girls love falling asleep on her.

David was such a sweet uncle to the girls and did funny things with them. Of course he has always been cute with his kids, but it is really sweet how much he loves and spends time with our girls too. Of course he is the best at singing duets off tune with me (poor everyone else in the house.)

Jessie was not home very often as she is in school, dancing and has quite the social life. But when she was here, she was always helpful and happy. She is always fun to be around.

At one point there were fifteen people here. Becky was here for about a month as well as Chrissy and her kids. You would think that would be unpleasant. Not at all. We had a whole system down. We each had our own days we made dinner for everyone, we had a day to do our laundry, were able to leave our kids whenever, and had so much fun! What a wonderful way to spend our first few months with our little angels. Thank you family for all the help and love and service you gave while we were living there and continue to give us! I am so glad we are still so so close (less than a mile away)! Here are some pictures of the girls this last month.