Cooking With Grammy

I've had a busy week. I've been rounding in the newborn nursery every morning. I'm happy to say that this morning was my last morning. Time for a little break. The good news is that I only have one more week total to do nursery rounds before the baby comes. That makes me happy and makes me feel like I'm on the home stretch.

Anyway, amid my business, Jim and Mary were occupied themselves.  This weekend Rob and Jenny went to St. Louis alone and the girls had some grandparent time. We went over yesterday to help out a little and for Henry to play with the girls. It was a great time, but not much resting.

The best part was dinner time when everyone wanted to help out with the meal preparation. Both Henry and Anna did a great job of tearing up the lettuce and putting the vegetables in the bowl. They both love peppers, so I'm not sure how many peppers actually got in the bowl vs in their mouths. I love it when Henry helps me cook, hopefully Grammy feels the same way.

 While the older kids were helping to cook, Ashley was doing her best to stay involved too.

 Quickly Ashley was hungry and I got a chance to feed her. I'm ashamed to admit, but I think I'm a little rusty. The food got all over her face and she didn't like me cleaning her face too much. Such a cute face, even with broccoli on it!

It's so nice to have Henry's cousins around. Anna and Henry are really playing together and it's fun to watch their progression.  There were a couple times I happened to see Anna patting Henry on the back or Henry give Ashley a hug. All un-provoked and oh so cute! Can't wait to see how our baby will fit in the mix.