precious friends

So many people have helped to make this transition from one to two children even more of a joy.  Friends and family have visited, brought meals, and sent gifts.  They've entertained Rachel and held and fed Rebecca so I can eat...or shower...or run errands...or take a nap...or sleep all night (thank you, Mom...you are the BEST!!!!).

I appreciate all of these things SO much.

This week has been one of my favorite visits of all--my dearest friend, Allecia, and her kids are visiting.  It's been so fun to see Kaden and Rachel playing together again.  

And a bunch of our old, dear friends got together last night and our kids all played SO well together. 

Most of us don't see each other very much anymore (we used to all go to church together and now we're all at different churches), so we were all thrilled to see each other and catch up.

And though I've loved them all, this is one of my favorite gifts we've gotten--my college roommate, Nancy, sent a gorgeous quilt  she made for Rebecca,

and she also sent a gift for Rachel: a matching doll quilt and an adorable crocheted doll with a diaper you can take on and off. 

Isn't it just the cutest??  Rachel loves it. 

And I love it when people remember Rachel, too, when they give a gift.  Thank you so much, Nancy!!!!  You are so talented!!

I love my friends and family!!