Family

My sister, Lori, lives in Oregon. She came to visit Wyatt and arrived a few days prior to his birth. Although I was sweating the fact that Wyatt was past his due date, it was nice to have a few days to see her without the baby. She got to hang out with Greta and enjoy the fascinations of the park, playing with baby dolls, and all the rest totally unencumbered. It was nice for Greta to have Aunt "Lo-di" all to herself for a bit, too. Once we brought Wyatt home, everyone helped to put up our Christmas Tree - - except for Wyatt who slept soundly through all the decorating. Paul and Greta made popcorn to string (and to eat!).

And Greta learned that raw cranberries are not delicious.

Our niece, Lindsey, just finished her first college term at the University of Oregon. She flew in to visit Wyatt the day after her last exam. What a treat for everyone - - especially for Greta as you will see. . .

Cozy getting-ready-for-bed shots.

Lori, Lindsey, and Greta did some crafting, too. Greta was pretty excited to make a snowman for herself and for Wyatt since he isn't quite ready to maneuver the glue stick yet.

My babies on the refrigerator.

Arts and crafts are great, but what does a girl really need after she gets a new little brother? A spa day! Lindsey did Greta's nails . . .

And her hair. . . And her toes, too!

Of course, playing dress-up in 80s-style headbands has its place, too. Wyatt was unimpressed.

Greta loved all this treatment so much that she decided to sit in Lori's suitcase hoping to hitch a ride out to Oregon.

Alas, we said bye bye to Lori and Lindsey, and we all miss them so much!