After Joel went back to work I was so nervous to take care of the girls all on my own. I did a pretty good job if I don't say so myself, but it seemed that that was the week that all the visitors stopped coming too, so not only was I stuck at home (still weaning off the pain meds that I couldn't drive on while taking,) but I was lonely because no one was visiting. So when my mom and sister Hayley came to visit it was a much needed "vacation" at home.

Avery loves her big Aunt Hayley especially since mommy couldn't be "rough" and play too much. Hayley's just the right age (almost 13), to still want to play with Avery, but at the same time know how to help her and be patient with her too. Avery got a chance to play in her homemade "tent", party with her stuffed animals, and get some fun books read to her. We even convinced Hayley to sit at the kids table with Avery one lunch, what a good Aunt!