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Getting closer…

Aunt Marcia came to town last week.  She and Al had a great time hanging out and working on the nursery.  We always have fun when Marcia comes to town.

We recently had a great time when we had family in town.  My mom came to town for a visit.  She used her skills in the kitchen to load us up with some soups (and other meals) to freeze for later after the girls arrive.  We had a great time hanging out, playing cards and getting ready.

Mom went home on Tuesday(10/13) and Friday morning Allison’s sister Lindsey arrived on Friday morning.  Lindsey was here for the weekend.  She painted and helped us get the cribs put together.  We were also able to grab dinner at her favorite Madison restaurant – the Great Dane.

Yesterday (10/25) we said good bye to Steve and Jan after they came for a weekend visit.  Steve and I watched the Hawks remain undefeated while, Jan, Marcia and Allison sorted baby clothes and worked on nursery finishing touches.  Allison’s Aunt Marcia is still here and will stay here through Wednesday.  We thank God for a loving family.

Allison’s youngest sister Ashley and her husband Micah came to town for a visit last weekend.  Micah had a presentation to give for work in the Madison so he and Ashley decided to make it a long weekend, take in a local bed and breakfast to celebrate their first anniversary and hang with us for a while as well.  We had a great time and loved having the chance to relax and have some fun with family.  As you see in the picture, Ashley and Micah are expecting as well and are due in November.

We celebrate with Ned, Val, Jackson and Noah today as a new member of our family has arrived.  Val has given birth to baby girl, Ella Esther Clooten.  She was born yesterday at 4:43 pm and weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz and was 20 inches long.  Everyone is doing well!