A week of "GREATS!"

First of all...GREAT news! Bryan has finished his orthopedic board exam! YAHOO!! He has been under an enourmous amount of stress and been preparing for the exam for many months. Having a newborn at home (that cries very loudly through the night and that he couldn't spend time with) has certainly been an added stress. Now, our little family is enjoying life together for the first time. Although Bryan doesn't get his test results until sometime in September, I am sure that he was successful. It is wonderful to have our Daddy/husband back to himself.

Annelise is one lucky little girl. Few children have the chance to meet their GREAT-grandparents and this week Annelise has met her great-grandparents on both sides! So that Bryan could study in peace in the house before his exam, Annelise, Shelby, and I took a road trip to Hattiesburg for a few nights and stayed with my parents. While we were there my Granny Ruth and Grandpa Alfred (Annelise's GREAT-grandparents) made a visit to see her for the first time.

Napping on "Papa's" chest

Annelise and great grandparents--Granny Ruth and Grandpa

After Bryan finished his exam and returned home, his Mom and grandparents came for a visit. So Annelise met her great grandparents on Bryan's side this week too!

Annelise and Grandmother--"Maw"

Great Grandmother--"Grandma"

Great Grandfather--"Paw"

And even after all that GREAT-ness, we still have one set of great grandparents still to meet--Maman and Papa in New Orleans! We will make plans soon to see them. For now, we are enjoying life together and relaxing. We made it to church this morning, a little late, but we made it. Annelise sang very loudly during the second reading but then took a nap. She even let us enjoy our Sunday morning Broad Street breakfast. She will be 4 weeks old on Tuesday...growing quickly.

Sweet little feet! Sleeping with her Razorback blanketWide awake?Shelby enjoying the sunshine