2 weeks with Mimi

After my mom left, Autrey was able to take a week off work to be at home with us.  One day that week Colton had 2 appointments in one day, so in between them our family of 4 went on our 1st outing to the Botanical Gardens to have a picnic lunch and walk around.  That little bit of walking wore me out and made my incision really sore, but it was good to get out of the house.  Dylan really liked the huge fish:

 Then Mimi came up for 2 weeks to see Colton and help out.  Papa was able to come up for the 3 weekends she was here.  While they were here they helped take care of the boys so I could nap and get stuff done, fed us, entertained us, took us shopping, and helped around the house.  I was thrilled to have the 'weed garden' in my front flower bed replaced with gorgeous flowers.  They also washed my windows, fixed the ceiling fans, replaced the blinds in the family room, and got some shelves for the garage.  Mimi also brought Dylan his own mini water park for the back yard: 

 Mimi cuddling with baby Colton:

  Mimi also got Dylan this fun little water table toy:

 Papa had fun trying out Dylan's little Cars fishing pole on the little fish targets in the yard:

After they left yesterday, real life began for our little family.  So grateful for all the help I've had this past month and hope to quickly adjust to being alone with the boys during the day.  Wish me luck!

Colton's Hospital Photo Shoot

Cute baby Colton, 2 days after he was born:

This last one is my absolute favorite.  Love my boys!



Week 2 with G-ma!

G-ma giving Colton his 1st bath at home:

A week after Colton was born, the girls in my ward threw me a baby shower.  I was so excited to see my friends after weeks of bed rest I slacked and only remembered to take a picture as the last of the guests were on their way out the door at 10 pm.  The remaining night owls: Crysta Rappleye, Annalee Dinkel, Christi Taylor, Tammy Burraston, Brindee Blue, me, Sherrie Ellis, Melissa Brandenburgh, mom: 

Colton's 1st swing ride, with help from Dylan:

With Dr. White at my follow-up appointment:

G-ma made a chocolate pie.  Clearly, someone enjoyed it:

Giving loves to baby Colton as he sun tans his bilirubin away:

G-ma loves Dylan:

Cuddling on the couch:

1st time Dylan held Colton.  Dylan sat down on the chair, put the Boppy pillow on his lap and asked to hold him.  Within 2 seconds Colton pooped, but luckily the diaper held it in.  Pretty funny:

Little Slugger:

Dylan went on bike rides with G-ma a few times every day and is getting brave on his new bike:

Helping mom make cinnamon roll dough:

Lunch time:

Playing in the sand:

 The Hanselman's came over for dinner on Friday night:

We always love it when G-ma comes to visit.  Mom is the best.  She brought clothes and toys, fed us, helped around the house, entertained Dylan, stayed up during night feedings with me for moral support and to help keep Colton awake while eating, and is the master baby burper.  It was really hard to say good-bye when she left yesterday!  Love you, G-ma!