Oklahoma and Texas

Jake left for a month after just spending 10 days with us because of the work in Kansas.  That is part of the reason we had so many visitors.  They knew I couldn't do it alone.  Jeanette just didn't know Pace was going to be 2 weeks late so she was there while Jake was still home.  But it was fun to have her and helpful to have an experienced mother around.  Anyway, I could not have made the few weeks Jake was gone without some great support, which I totally got.   As I noted in my previous post Beth and Caroline visited.  It was great to see them and they were a great help.  They helped with Pace, made meals, and even cleaned my house!!!  So thankful!  Beyond that they helped me drive down to Texas to spend two weeks in Dallas with Jake's Family.  And in Dallas there were lots of helping hands while I was still adjusting to motherhood (I still feel like I am, but I was really unsure of myself then).  Pace also got to meet some uncles, aunts, a cousin, and grandma and grandpa Monson too.  Here are a few pictures:

Meeting Uncle Ben

Saying Goodbye to Caroline

A makeshift bed in Oklahoma (a laundry basket).

Playing with Aunt Crystal

Meeting cousin Ben

Like father like son

My study buddy, while preparing to teach my first college class

Talking to Grandpa

Pace's new friend Gavin

Watching soccer with Grandma

Again watching soccer (yes, he may be a young fan but look how attentive he is)

Chillin with Uncle Sam