October 14, 2021

Frances Helen's first days at home

January 27, 2021; cozy in mama's bed, not yet 24 hours old. None of the newborn clothes we had fit Frances.

The first moment Benny met his little sister Frances.

Two days new. Nothin' sweeter than a baby burrito.

Benny (sans pants) examines his sister in her basket while dad looks on.


Sore and tired and trying to figure out how to mother two children at once.

New normal. This was our first morning at home as a family of four. It looks idyllic, but it was intense.


A quiet moment with Play-doh while mama rested / nursed the baby.



Granny Tammy stayed with us for two days after Frances arrived. She was a superstar and a solid support for Benny--who was a bit shaken by the new addition of his sister.

A wonderful dad bathes his daughter for the first time.

Grandpa Cal meets Frances for the first time.

Grandma Kim meets Frances (for the second time) at three days old.

Helen Sr. meets "Helen Jr." at five weeks old.

Great Grandpa Syd finally meets "Little Helen" as he calls her :)

Big brother starting to take quite a shine to his lil' sis.

Frances Helen; five weeks old and fully awake to the world (in an outfit from Great Grandma Marion).

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