A visit from my sister.

So things around here are finally back to normal. My sister had been visiting with us since Canada day and we had a great time. Not only did we get to do some fun things with the kids it was nice to be able to spend time with her since we only see each other a couple of times a year. Where oh where to begin. You have already heard about all of the Canada day excitement, so this is what else took up our time while she was here.


Not only did I take advantage of having a babysitter which allowed me to get to the grocery store alone a few time, I also got to see what it would be like to be a mom of 2 year old twins. Since my nephew is also 2. They were remarkably good playing together for the most part, but I do recall numerous mine's coming from each of their mouths as they tried keep a toy from one another. It was also nice being able to snuggle with her 3 month old and see what kind of reaction I would get from Emmy considering in 10 weeks she will no longer be the baby. So far so good is all I can say. She wanted to hold him all of the time and so did Hadley. I think she was a great little mommy for my sister. Even offering to change the poopy diapers!



We hit the spray park a couple of times. It took a while for Emmy to warm up to the idea of water spraying her, but we went on a good day so there were hardly any other kids around which helped.





We also made it to the Birds of Prey center. I have never been before and it was really fun. I think the ducks were a little intimidating for Emmy when we were feeding them since they completely surrounded her trying to get the food out of her hands. We also got to pet a Burrowing Owl and see the brand new babies. I didn't know they had a Bald Eagle as well as a couple of other owls, hawks, falcons even a turkey vulture.


Brand new babies.


Posing for the camera.
Lincoln the Bald Eagle.


This is the only picture you will get of me pregnant so enjoy! My sister was obviously in charge of the camera otherwise this would have been erased!!



There was even a flying demonstration in the new flying field facility. We were able to watch JR fly from perch to perch to get his food.


We had a great visit but now she is back home celebrating the graduation of her husband from BYU Idaho. Congrats Matt!!

Now it's back to the same old routine, but at least we have some beautiful weather to enjoy it with!