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So as we turn the calendar to September I thought I'd pause

a moment to note where we are. The first picture is of

Andrew and Everleigh in their first days together with me

as their granny nanny. I love watching them interact.

Reminds me of Josh and Jesse, who were only about a month

apart in age but shared so many of life's moments. I can only

hope that Andrew and Everleigh can do the same.

And the second picture is of the boys in Florida who are

now in grades 6 - 4 - 2 and K...big steps for all 4. I'm so

proud of you as you begin another school year. Matthew

is in Middle School now with Jonathan taking the lead

role as oldest Ketcher at Laurel Oak. Nathaniel still has

that sweet smile in second grade and Brighton is in

all day kindergarten....wow!

all dressed up and some place to go....

Mike, Becky, Ben & Jesse's friends Jason and Kristin

got married on Friday and everyone got so dressed up!

Alex was ring bearer, Becky and Jesse were readers

and Mike was best man. I went along as Andrew's

entourage.....they all looked so nice! Andrew

was wearing Ralph Lauren, courtesy GAS.

This is what Andrew and I talked about after everyone

went to the reception....

So it's only been a couple of days but here are a few things I've learned while day caring a one year old and a 3 month old.....

1. You might not HAVE to go potty but go anyway when you have a free moment,

because you never know.....

2. Someone always has the hiccups.

3. Try to make sure the older one has something to eat nearby

when you're feeding the younger one.

4. Dress for comfort. These little guys don't really

care what you look like as long as you're close by.

5. Thank goodness for sippy cups, Sprout TV, pacifiers and coffee.

6. They really do fascinate each other at times.

7. It's awfully nice to still have one on one time with each....

I'm sure there will be more to learn all the time...How

do the Duggars do it?

and so it goes....

Tuesday was my first day taking care of Andrew when

Jesse returned to work. It was a quick goodbye to mommy

and then we went to get dressed, do tummy time, take a walk

and have a nap....so far, so good. Then today was my first

day with both Andrew and Everleigh. I arrived at Everleigh's

about 8:30 after picking up Andrew. They shared a little play time,

they both got their diapers changed, had something to eat and took

a nap. And so it will go....day one-we are all learning patience,

humor and love go a long way. What sweet babies!

Good as gold....

Everleigh and Andrew spent some time with us

this weekend. Everleigh actually stayed overnight

Friday and Saturday so her mommy and daddy could

go out of town and Andrew visited us as the

camper on Saturday. They were both as good

as gold, but what else would you expect?

A special day

No, you haven't visited the wrong blog....that's Claire Docken

on Grandma Bunny's blog! That's because Claire and I

spent the day together...a special treat for me and I hope,

for her.

Let me just say I learned a couple of things about her:

1. She's quick! I was taking some pictures, turned my

back for a few seconds and my camera was in the

silverware tray of the dishwasher!

2. She likes to eat! Besides a really filling breakfast

and a lunch of waffles and clementines (plural) she

managed to snack frequently. She's a good eater

and not fussy at all.

3. She likes hide and seek if she can hide under

a blanket in plain sight (or if I can.)

4. While Everleigh can be rather easily distracted

with a new game or story, Claire stays on task

when she wants something!

5. So sweet...as you can see from my rather hastily

taken photos (once I retrieved my camera from the

dishwasher) she smiled easily, napped like an

angel and laughed at all my old jokes!

Thanks for a fun day together, Claire. Let's do it again!

4 on the 4th

Is it possible that it's been four years since that first

picture was taken? Happy 4th Anniversary on the 4th,

Ben & Jesse. Here's to many more anniversaries

together....