Happy Easter Craft

My kids and I decided to make something for the Grandmas for Easter. They were wood blocks that we first painted, then put scrapbook paper and letters on and then wrapped them to give away. Jacob and Samantha had a lot of fun helping paint them and put them together. They are always so interested in helping out- wether cooking, crafting, cleaning .... whatever the task may be. I am so thankful for my kids. Here are some pictures of our craft ....

Samantha at Cheer Camp

Samantha had a cheer camp the Saturday before I was due. I was really debating wether or not she would be going- but decided that if I hadn't had the baby by that Saturday, that she would be able to go. She had soooo much fun! The cheerleader that she had so much fun with was named Avery. I am so glad that she got to go. Now she does a cute little cheer and dance and she makes such a cute little cheerleader. Here are some pictures of her day.

Welcome Baby Joshua Donald Milam!

We would like to announce the new addition to the Donald G Milam family- Joshua Donald Milam! He is absolutley beautiful!!! 7lbs 15oz. 20in long. Lots of dark hair- our little tradition- and it looks like maybe another blue-eyed child. The C-section was the most strangest thing I have ever felt in my life! I thought having a little thing growing inside of me was strange as it was---- but having your body completely numb and feeling all the tugging and pulling and whatever else- definetly topped that! Needless to say- it only took 18 minutes (so Donny says) to cut me up, pull baby out and sew me back together again! Absolutley amazing!! This was my first sight of him- (below-sorry for the blood)being held by Dr. Kathleen Hanlon. Donny actually did great in the operating room and looked so cute in his "scrubs"- which he said- not the right look for him- I think he would rather wear his flying uniform. I thought he looked cute!

As far as the recovery goes- I am doing good. Up and about already- which people say is great! S0- Nothing to complain about on my end. Donny has been great at taking care of me and the kids and whatever needs to be done. The kids LOVE their baby brother! They were so excited to see him for the first time. Samantha was counting down the days! Here are some pictures with them and their new brother Joshua- whom they call "Joshie".

Aren't these faces adorable?? And- the first kiss-

Here are some pictures of our guests holding Joshua..... (L-R: Aunt Kathy, Grandpa Carroll, Grandma Carroll)

(L-R above: Cousin Nathan Pollock, Cousin Brittney & Brandyn Carroll, Grandma Milam) (L-R below: Uncle Shawn Pollock, Aunt Ronda Pollock, Cousin Bryce Pollock)

And some more: Unlce Scott Milam, Cousin Jamison Milam & Cousin Callie Milam

And last but not least----- Cousin Nicole Hoffman!

I thought I had pictures of Grandpa Milam, Uncle Brian Milam and Auntie EM(ily) Milam- but not here... hmmmmmm my cameraman (Donny) must have decided to take a nap!

Anyway- This is mostly all the pictures I have. I will add a few more misc ones at the end- including the one of my most favorite nurse I have ever had- Kristen Graves- who actually is a member and lives within my stake! She was wonderful- if you happen across this Kristen, thanks so much for a pleasant experience!

Hope you all enjoy my little bundle as much as I have!
Oh- The picture of the dragonfly.... for those of you who don't know.... This has kind of been Wendy's little trademark since she passed. She loved dragonflys and every now and then one will pop up in some way... and I noticed that in the corner of the artwork that was in my room.... was a dragonfly..... Hmmmmmm... So- I took a picture so that I will always remember that Wendy was there in her own small way (and I did notice on my walks in the halls that it wasn't the same picture in every room).