The week began at Kendal's with getting things together and ready for the baby to come. She worked out the schedule and decided meals. We made a trip to town for groceries and other needed items. I enjoyed the beautiful flowers at Kendal's.
Tuesday, the day the baby was to come, came and Kendal made her phone call to the hospital as to when to come in. They had had a rush of births during the night and said she would need to call back later. Well, later came, she called and was put off until after lunch. So, off she, Bridger, and I went for his last minute school clothes shopping. She made her phone call and was put off even later in the day. Getting restless out she went and made a trip around the yard with the boys on the golf cart.
By the time supper came around, the hospital and doctor said for her to wait until Wednesday morning to call about coming in. She was number one on the list and should get in fairly early. Needless to say she was a bit disappointed and we all had to regroup our plans and such.
Wednesday came and she made the call and went in after 6 a.m. The waiting began and the children and I had a great time at home. We played inside and outside, ate all kinds of food, and enjoyed being together.
Carter likes to ride the golf cart and his motorized tractor he got for his birthday.
McKenna stopped for a smile.
Nick is the Man!
The day went on and on with Kendal calling off and on with reports of her progress. Finally at 4:17 p.m., on 16 August 2017, Wyatt Aaron Welker was born, weighing in at 8 lbs 14 oz. We were so excited we sent a picture to say congratulations. Grandma, Sam, McKenna, Eme, Nick, Carter, and Koa. Where was Bridger?
The day had been eventful for Kendal and Nate at the hospital, and one for us at the house. Sam managed to rip off the nail of his little toe while riding a skateboard being pulled by Bridger on the golf cart. I put my EMT hat on and cleaned, removed the hanging nail, medicated, and bandaged the nailess toe. He was quite the trooper dealing with the pain. He took a brief break but was soon back to being a boy.
Eme had a cough all day long and by evening was not feeling so good. On came the RN hat and I began hydrating her. By bedtime she was much better but still coughing to some degree. I gave her a dose of cough syrup which gave her a tummy ache. On came the GRANDMA hat and we spent time in the rocking chair. After while her tummy felt better and she moved onto the couch where she spent the night.
I really thought it was now bedtime and had just gotten settled in when Koa woke up. Bridger tried to take care of his need to no avail. He brought him to me and he still was very unsettled. Eme offered for him to lay by her on the couch. Taking the easy way, I put him there and he was very happy to sleep the night on the couch.
Just after Wyatt was born, Sam had a school open house. This is his first year in middle school. I put on my MOM hat and after supper I took him to the open house where he had a great time meeting his teachers, checking out the layout of the campus, and insuring he could open the combination on his locker lock.
Thursday was a great day with us going to the hospital to see baby Wyatt.
With GRANDMA hat securely in place, I held grand baby #38.
The family had a great time posing for a picture, loving mom, and taking turns holding Wyatt. The nurse came in to give him a bath and was super sweet to let the children help her. They had a great time focused on the process.
After the hospital visit we stopped at McDonald's where everyone enjoyed food and playing in the play place. At home, the two little boys took naps and the rest of us had quiet time with a movie and computer games.
Nate, Kendal, and Wyatt came home just before dinner. Their Visiting Teachers brought it in and we all enjoyed eating and having turns holding baby.
In the words of Jay: "Homie Nick" and baby.
Big brother Koa.
Carter slipped in for a turn.
Thursday ended with Bridger needing a ride to a friend's party. I was happy to put my CHAUFFEUR hat and happily took him.
Back in Nauvoo, Bob was busy working in the temple, eating lots of fresh corn, and finding time to go to the Montrose Watermelon Festival.
He ran in to fellow temple missionaries at the festival. Elder & Sister Sorenson above and Elder and Sister Emang below.
Spencer's family came to Nauvoo Saturday morning and left that evening, heading home to Logan. They had a great time being together and Bob showing them Nauvoo.
After a session at the temple. Wendy, Monson, Spencer, Saranie, Alden, and Bob.
Remembering Carthage.
Stopping by ancestor Heber C Kimball's home.
Pausing in the Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds. Respecting those who died during the early Nauvoo period.
On Sunday Bob had a great time going on a walk and taking pictures. It was a beautiful evening.
A man made lake a block or so south of Zion's Mercantile.
Looking west to Montrose, Iowa.
Beautiful colors with the temple.
Temple Flowers
Wyatt is growing!
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