From Sister to Sister to Sister...

I am still planning on putting up more pictures of our family reunion adventures, but I had to post a link to this essay I read. My sister Kara sent it to me, and it is the very best thing I've read in a long time. Reading it was a blessing to me. After I read it, I wanted to share it with everyone!
It's about motherhood. Take a chance and go read it. Let me know what you think. It's beautiful.

"Take, Eat" by Tessa Meyer Santiago

Utah - Yellowstone Family Reunion Part 1

We took something like 300 pictures this trip. Rest assured I won't post them all, but you'll see the good ones in two parts. Part 1:

Liesel's blessing w/ Great Grandma and Grandpa WalkerI cannot keep my eyes open if the flash is on to save my life. My smile started to get a little strained after trying to take like 5 pictures to get me to keep my blasted eyes open.
The blessing dress
Cousin Hyrum and Cam in the well-beloved "Grandpa stream."
Eve and Cameron watching a geyser in the distance

I really like this picture. Good composition, eh? Ye old faithful! (Mom holding Liesel)

Me and Benan and Hyrum (and Liesel in de wrap).
Strawberry shortcake. When my sister handed me the plate, I thought she did this on purpose. Nope! Isn't it funny!? (....it has a face)

More Grandparent Fun, 2nd Birthdays and First Smiles

We had Grandma Jill and Grandpa Rudy visit 10 days ago. It was nice to have them here to meet Liesel and for Cam's 2nd birthday!

I hate that sign. (You can see the picture. It says: "WARNING Mountain Lion Habitat.") ....This is the Anne U. White trail here. I love this little trail with the little stream crossings that wind through it AND it's pretty flat! :oD

Our Cam is 2! Holy moley!
Janna, you know your toys. Cam LOVES this. Thank you!
Beautiful. I'm glad I caught this.

Grandma Marsha and Grandpa Gary's Visit

I was so grateful they were here!
Cameron sure loved Grandpa Gary playing with him!

Liesel is a sleepy eater

And Then There Were Two!

Liesel Kate Gallery

All I will say for now is that was a LOT better the second time around!

Liesel is Here!!

Liesel Neyenhuis was born on Wednesday June 10th at 5:42 pm. 8 pounds 3 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long. Everything went really smoothly (especially compared to when Cam was born). She looks a LOT like Cam did when he was first born. Pictures will follow soon, but Marisa wanted me to put the stats up quickly.

Things that Make Me Happy #7, 8

#7: A clean house. Who doesn't love that? Don't you just feel better about LIFE?
(um, yeah I do not have a picture for this one. It was clean yesterday.) :o/

#8: Time spent with family. I just love to be around them. We have a lot of fun together!