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Rexburg, I thought you said Sexburg

That is the punch line to a joke Chad's brother hasn't made up yet. Speaking of Chad's family and Rexburg, we just got back from visiting both.
For Memorial weekend we picked up Candace and drove to Dillon. It was a great visit. Everybody made it. Heather got to see all of her children and grandchildren at church with her. Chuck and Kaja blessed month old Kingston. I was in the hall with David but I hear that Auretta escaped during the blessing, ran up and hugged Chad's legs. I'm glad he wasn't giving the blessing, I think that might have been distracting. The kids were head over heels for baby Kingston. Auretta wanted to hold him all the time, point out his little eyes, squeeze his face, and basically just smother the poor guy. David would get excited, say "Baby", touch him and squeal. Patrick was more quiet and reserved about it, but loved holding him. He's a natural, he will be a big help with this little girl. The kids weren't the only ones crazy about a new baby. I had a great time cuddling my nephew. It did a lot of good to remind me of the pure joy of a newborn. I've been so worried the last few weeks. I feel like I'm at my limit with 3, what will I do when this baby comes? Kingston reminded me that the tiredness, the messy house, and nursing are all worth it. That I do it for a life, a new life, the greatest miracle of all.  The Lord has perfect timing, I needed to cuddle a baby all weekend, and He provided a way. It was fun to watch all the little cousins play too. Patrick and Auretta are the oldest, so it was a house of crazy! Lots of hitting, pushing, toy stealing, and just having a good time. Boys will be boys. Threw my kids off when we went to Shayna's (my sister-in-laws) and her little girl just wanted to give them hugs. She would approach them and they would grab their toys and run. Once David figured out that she wasn't out to take his toys or hit him, he had a great time with her. Turns out the hug thing isn't so bad. While at Shayna's I got to hang out with my little sister Laura who's going to school at BYU-Idaho. I got to see her apartment, watch her blush while flirting over the internet and play with my kids. It amazes me how fast she is growing up. All she needs now is a driver's license and a job (I love you Laura Jean). Over all, it was wonderful to see everyone and drive around good old Rexburg. But just as good to be back home and sleep in our own beds.  

2 Comments

misssrobin — June 4, 2011

It sounds like you had a good time. Vacations are great because you get to do fun things and then they make you appreciate home so much.

Glad you're back.

Shelley — June 10, 2011

It's so hard to believe I've only seen/met one of your children and now #4 is around the corner! They are getting so big! Any names picked out yet?