Smile Awhile

Here's one of the best parts of a busy week! Getting to hold, rock, bathe, and cuddle Big Will. He just made his first trip to the good old US of A. Here he is off to church with his maternal grandparents. We are trying to share and be nice, but it's hard. The visit is so short and Steve flies out to Wisconsin at 5 a.m. Monday. Big Will with his Dad, Little Will.

Big Will with his fiance, Sage. If their parents have their way, these two will be married someday. Now just how often does that turn out? Do you actually know anyone who married the person their parents picked out for them? Do you think being born in China will make a difference?
Getting reacquainted with Grandma P. I don't think he remembers our Oct. visit.

Grandpa P. greets Will, Jen and Tay at the airport on Friday. How fun for us that Taylor had to make a quick business trip to the US. It was a challenging 24 hours with an almost 4-month baby but somehow they survived. We love it!

Earlier in the week we tried to help out Hilary, The Gimp. She did really well while we were there and was able to help the kids with their reading, homework and Spanish-(Korinne) while she iced her leg.

I actually tried to keep Korinne somewhat occupied so Adam could get some work done. She helped me with the shopping and she did well at her gymnastics lesson. As you can see I was only partially successful.

I also went to Mapleton to help while Ann recuperates from her back surgery. The siblings are taking turns staying overnight and helping with Ann's care, fixing meals, etc. She has had a few challenges but overall is doing quite well. Grandpa is very thoughtful and tender and is doing his best to make sure his sweetheart is comfortable. It's been a good opportunity to take turns helping our parents who have always done so much for our big family! It's been a busy but rewarding week.