A Shout Out for Sue!

Sue Lau (Grandmom) & Taylor
My mom left today and I cried. Sad to her go, but also overwhelmed at the service she gave us. First of all I felt spoiled to have her here for 18 days! It was such a sweet time and a much needed time to have your Mom here. She arrived the day Taylor & I came home from the hospital and left when Taylor was 3 weeks old. She extended her time for a few days more to help me get Taylor back to her birth weight (which we did! Yeah Tay!) and get more comfortable with nursing.

I was talking to a family friend. Anise Harmon, and she shared a thought that had impressed her at "Time Out for Women" that a speaker shared that the scriptures Matthew 25:35-40 applied to motherhood. For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink . . .naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me - verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
So Mom, thank you for making our meals - we ate so well! (hungered), bringing me fresh ice water while I nursed (thirsty), did the laundry (clothed us), cared for Taylor & I as we were both "sick". You took such good care of us as well as made this whole transition to mothering fun with our side projects (love the bench and the glider covers!) and adventures (like our hunt for the best enchiladas in Houston!). Thank you for all that you do for all of us. Your service never ends for any of us and I hope I can provide the support and love to Taylor that you show all of us. Mothers do truly emulate the Savior in their daily actions and doings. We love you!

Sue working on the cover for the cushion that goes on the bench in the master bed room. And look at the darling slip cover she made for the glider to match the bedding in the nursery! Thanks, Mom! What talent!!

Mexican Food Fix

When I was young we lived in Southern California and started eating Mexican food at a very early age. It is still favorite at the Lau house and the Turner house. Whenever my mom comes to visit, we frequent many Mexican restaurants (the East coast is not known for their Mexican food!) to fill her "fix." So we thought we would start Taylor early too!

We were on a hunt to find the best spinach enchiladas and fish tacos in Houston. Let's just say that we went to Berryhill four times in two weeks! They win!

Chacho's was good....Aunt Marilyn's favorite place!

Grandad Lau comes to Town!

Taylor met Granddad Lau this weekend! He came for a few days from Wilmington, DE to check in and meet his newest granddaughter (#4 granddaughter, #15 grandchild on the Lau side - He likes to number us!)

Granddad is known for playing with "piggy toes" - the grandkids all squirm but secretly enjoy it! He also informed me that he and Taylor had a "talk" about being a better eater when nursing and that she smiled back so he took as a sign she agreed!
Grandad & Taylor are both great nappers!

Big Brothers Are The Best!

Every little girl wants a big brother to be their protector and mentor. And Taylor is lucky enough to have 2! Jordan came home for a visit this past weekend to meet his little sister and it was so great to have him here! Now we need Johnathan to come home.

Taylor has the Turner chin and when she gets upset, you can see an indication of a dimple just like Jordan and her dad!

See the resemblance?! Jordan is known for his expressions and I think Taylor will be following his talent...

A quick pass-off
A little action shot with Taylor
Jordan & Taylor

A new use for the Boppy!

Getting Comfortable At Home

What little girl doesn't want a pony? Well, Taylor had one waiting for her when she got home! Eben has sniffed her on occasion and will come check out what is going on when she is crying, but otherwise prefers to hang out in the sun and do his own thing.

She also went to the doctor today for her first visit and doing well! She has lost some of her birth weight so we will be working hard to get her back up.

Taylor taking a nap in the sun with Eben watching over her - this is part of getting her circadian rythym switched and sleeping less during the day and more at night!
Taylor modeling the new leather recliner for the living room.