Meeting new friends

In our first week home with Natalie, we were lucky enough to get some visits from some of our closest friends.  On Saturday, Annalee, Dan and Miles came over.  Nathan was super excited to see Miles--they are such buddies!  This was really great for everyone, because Nathan was seriously in need of some playtime with another toddler.  

Nathan, Miles and a bunch of cars--a match made in heaven!  They spent a TON of time pushing the cars back and forth from the playroom to our bedroom, making motor noises at the top of their lungs!

Annalee and Dan had fun getting some newborn snuggles, and a little preview of life with a toddler and a brand new baby.

Miles was pretty interested in Natalie, pointing at her and telling everyone that she was a baby.  Both boys were very interested in why she cried so much when I changed her diaper.

On Monday, Jenn had kindly put in a request for Pepper to make her appearance in time for Jenn to meet her when she was in town on Saturday.  Jenn must be some kind of baby whisperer, because sure enough, Natalie arrived on Tuesday so she could make sure to meet Jenn!

On Sunday, Suz and Ellie came over to meet Natalie.  They were really sweet and brought a fun game over for Nathan to play, as well as some of his favorite flavor of goldfish crackers--they know my kid! :)

Ellie played with Nathan for almost the entirety of their visit.  This was awesome for Nathan, as he is pretty sure that she is the coolest person he has ever met, and awesome for me since it meant that I was able to have some great conversation with Suzanne.

Ellie did make sure that she got to hold Natalie before she left though! :)

On Monday, Hillary came to visit!  She had been hoping to come on Friday, but was feeling under the weather, so I was really happy that she was able to kick the germs and come meet my little peanut.  She also brought a big brother gift for Nathan--play dough and fruit snacks--another sure-fire winner in Nathan's book! :)