I have been checking on and off all day, as I'm sure we all have, waiting for those baby pics. Andrew is darling and despite what Barb said about not looking as much like a Stinchfield Jane and I both think he looks like Anne. So the Duker genes are dominating this time around- from what I saw in one pic at least. We can't wait to check it out first hand.

We arrived safely in Denver at about 8:00 last night. We left Provo a bit later than planned yesterday, if you can imagine Ellyn and I had a fitful night sleep (1-3 am then 6-8:30 am). She slept all day in the car yesterday as I popped "Stay Alert" pills. Anytime I thought about the night ahead I would start to tear up (sleep is REALLY important to me) and say a little prayer that she would sleep well. The good thing is that we were sleeping in the basement at the other side of the house so I wasn't worried about her keeping anyone else up, just me. Well my prayers were answered because she curled up next to me and fell fast asleep after a viewing of Lion King. I couldn't have been more grateful.

We are having a wonderful stay. I'm hoping we aren't stressing Mindi out too much. At least she knows she only has one more day of us. Sadie is sitting beside me holding baby Tristan. Jane has held him almost all day, except when he's nursing, she is going to be such a good little mommie. The good news is that neither of them are pressuring me for more kids. Sadie told me our brothers are waiting for us when we get to heaven and Jane said she liked the size of our family. Phew for that! Ellyn has taken most of the day to adjust to her new surroundings but she's wandering around happy as a clam now.

The drive out here was absolutely beautiful and it took all of my willpower not to detour out to Moab and explore that area. If I wasn't in Dave's car I'm afraid I wouldn't be home till the last week of August. Education Week, an Autism conference I saw advertised for Aug 12-19 in Park City, ... I think my kids would go a bit crazy.

Anne and Peter, we are so excited for both of you and our new little nephew. We will be there Thursday afternoon. I will give you more details later in the week.

Lexi, thank you so much for all of your efforts. The reunion was absolutely wonderful, many very meaningful events. Can't wait till the next- with Mike.
Well I'm off to spend time with my brother. We love you all. Love, Brooke