Stuff

Just thought I would share some pictures from our latest activities. We got a slip-n-slide this weekend and Jacob and Hannah had a great time. We went to the park Saturday morning and the kids started swim lessons last week. I ended with a picture of our smiley baby! Sorry no more detail or creativity, but I don't have any more time. The baby is hungry.

Well, Elizabeth is 2 months old. She weighs 12 lbs 12 oz and is 24 inches long! She is a very happy baby and is sleeping great. She has made it to 5 and 5:30 a few mornings. She is smiling and is loved very much by her brother and sister and of course mommy and daddy. We have started swim lessons with Jacob and Hannah this week. They are doing great so far.We have been spending a lot of time playing outside in the water to keep cool. Here are some pictures of the kiddos!

Sweet Baby Girl's smile

Elizabeth Ann 2 months old

Jacob in the dryer

I asked him to help me get clothes out, so he did!

Blow up pools are the best!

Hannah Grace taking a break to drink juice in her house

Elizabeth sunbathing!

Jacob sliding face first! No fear.

Chocolate Ice Cream anyone?

Mother's Day

This picture says it all. I am so blessed to have three beautiful, healthy children, who finally after being bribed with jelly beans let us get one pretty decent picture! Being a mom isn't always easy, but when I look at these three angelic faces, I know that I would never trade a minute that I have with each of them. Jacob and Hannah have very distinct personalities and I am sure Ms. Elizabeth will have her own as well. Jacob's laugh is contagious and I love it when he starts laughing so hard that he cannot control it. I love his sweet squeeze hugs and how he comes us and gives me a kiss for no apparent reason. Sweet Hannah Grace has a smile and a pout that would melt anyone's heart. She tries to use that to her advantage especially lately! She tilts her head to the side and gives that cute little grin and she thinks she can get away with anything. She does make it hard to discipline her at times. Elizabeth Ann is just such a joy! Bringing her home from the hospital and adding her to our family has been so much fun. She is a good sleeper, so mommy loves her for that alone! She is just a beautiful, precious little baby girl who is loved so much by her mommy, daddy, and brothers, and sisters. It is hard to put her down at night after her last feeding. I love just holding her on my chest and watching her sleep until I realize that I should probably go to bed so I can be ready for the next day with my three blessings. Now that I have boasted on my children, I have to boast on my sweet husband! Obviously I wouldn't have the three blessings without him. He is so thoughtful and loving and helpful. He gives me breaks and doesn't mind when I need to get away for a while. He jumps right in when he walks in the door from work. He is such a wonderful father and role model for our children. I had a wonderful Mother's Day (the 3 hr nap helped this)! Thank you Matt, Jacob, Hannah, and Elizabeth for making me feel special today and everyday. I love you all.

Our Month In Review

Well, you all know I am not the best at updating my blog, so adding another child to the mix doesn't make me any better at doing it. We met the Graesser's at the park one day and made an outing to zoo with our friends Avery, Oliver, and Wyatt and their mommies and Ms. Melissa. I added two more sweet pictures of Ms. Elizabeth Ann too! Enjoy.

Two Week Stats

Sorry no pictures today, but wanted to give an update! I took Elizabeth in for her two week check up yesterday and she weighs 9 lbs 6 oz. and 21 3/4 inches long! She is a growing, healthy girl! She is sleeping well and just such a joy! Jacob and Hannah continue to be great with her. We are blessed to have three beautiful and healthy children.

Three Kids Under 4 and we are still alive!

Well, our sweet Elizabeth Ann is over a week old now and we are doing great. Of course, Nana (my mom) just left yesterday and DD (Matt's mom) is helping me out today. Tomorrow will be the real test of just mommy and three children under 4! Jacob and Hannah's Mother's Day Out program does not meet tomorrow due to Easter. Thank goodness Daddy has off Good Friday! Next week will be interesting when we try to get back to our schedule, just mommy and the kids. Elizabeth is doing really well sleeping in between feedings at night. Hannah has had a rough week of sleeping due to a molar coming in and a sore on her tongue. We are hoping that big sister will stop waking up 4 times a night soon (only wanting mommy). It is fun to be up with an infant and a toddler at the same time. There was one night when I was up with all three for a while, because Hannah woke Jacob up. Daddy has been a big help, but we try to let him sleep so he can function at work. Here are some pictures of the kids!

Proud New big sister!

Sibling play time on the floor

Sweet Elizabeth Ann

So peaceful

Proud Big Brother

We're Home!

Hello everyone! We are home together as a family of five now! We are so blessed to have Elizabeth Ann in our family. We came home yesterday around noon. Jacob and Hannah did very well with their new sister last night. They took turns holding her and asking why she was crying. She slept pretty good last night too. Here are some pictures of her homecoming day and a bow picture just for Aunt Kim!

Elizabeth and Mommy ready to go home!

Hannah holding baby sista

Jacob wanted to hold her all by himself!

This one is for Aunt Kim!