Opening Day!

What a great morning we had!  We were a little worried that the weather wouldn't hold out, but it did!!  JD had pictures before his game, then they played their first game.  It was so cute!!  Here are a few pictures from the game:

 playing short stop

 first in line to bat (he loves the ear holes on the helmet)

 eh, batter, batter, batter...

 on second base pretending he's Buzz Lightyear

 playing pitcher

 Writing his name in the gravel while playing pitcher! :)

throwing to first

 at bat again (I love this photo!)

 Good hit!

running to first base

First homerun!! :)

Milk, Tea, and Tummy Time!

 Isn't that just the cutest picture? I love how after she's done eating, Kristen will fall asleep without swallowing, with milk all over her face.  Cracks me up!!  Oh, to be a baby again!

 I had the nicest time today at JD's Mother's Day Tea.  I can't believe this is the last preschool tea I will go to with JD.  He's growing so fast and will be in Kdg next  year!!  So hard to believe!  They sang two cute songs then recited a poem.  He made an adorable picture frame that says "I love you to pieces!" with puzzle pieces as the frame.  He was so proud of it!

 I just love when the kids spend time together.  Here they are encouraging Kristen during "tummy time" which she isn't very fond of!  JD thought it was so cute that she was licking the blanket.  She doesn't really "get" the idea yet! 

We are so blessed, and although we have to return to the "real world" on Monday,  we sure have had a nice six weeks together as a family.  JD and Ethan are excited to go back to Gaga and Papa's house, and I know they'll love having Kristen there with them.  I have five weeks until summer vacation, which I'm really looking forward to.  :)

A month of family and smiles :)

What a fun month it has been, but it has gone too fast!!  Our little girl is so sweet and her brothers love her to pieces!  She's smiled a couple times here and there, but I finally caught it on camera today!!  We're in love!!!

Over the past month we've enjoyed our time together (John took off 6 weeks, too) and have shared lots of time together as a family of  FIVE!  We especially enjoyed our family excursion to Greenfield Village.  The boys had a great time!  They loved seeing the old houses and cars, the new baby lamb, and the different "treasures" they got to bring home.  But the highlight was probably riding on the carousel!  They loved it!!

 Ethan's driving!

 the kiddos

 our family on the carousel

 walking around the village

   the Wienermobile!

We had a wonderful Easter, too!  We went to my parents church in the morning and then to brunch and John's parents house in the afternoon.  I had fun coordinating the kids outfits.  I think this might be the last year I'll be able to match the boys exactly, but that's ok.  They do look pretty cute, though!!

 so cute :)

dress, bonnet, and booties I wore as a baby

We had fun taking pictures of Kristen and Lucy, her cousin, who is about 2 months older then Kristen.  I can't wait for them to be able to play and respond to each other.  It's going to be so cute!

Kristen has been such a joy and we are so blessed that God gave her to us!!  What a fun month it has been!! :) 

Kristen with her "Kristen" dolly ~ 4 weeks old

Life as we know it!

Life with three is definitely crazy...and exhausting...and delightful!  We're settling into being parents to three munchkins and loving every minute!  Kristen is such a joy and I am soaking up every minute with her.  Some things I love...her sweet new baby smell, when she "kisses" my face (not because she's really kissing me, but because she's hungry!), the way the boys love on her, watching John hold his little girl, dressing her in pink, and cuddling with her tiny self.  She is so precious and I am so blessed to be a mom to not only two excited little boys, but to one tiny little girl who has her whole life ahead of her.  God is so good and I am so lucky. 

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  ~James 1:17

Here are a few recent pics of our sweet baby girl:

 wearing the cute bonnet that Emily made

 her first trip to church

 sleeping in her bouncer

 the cutest little feet

visiting Great Grandmother 

our beautiul little Kristen Audrey

Kristen has arrived!

Our sweet baby, Kristen Audrey, was born on March 27, 2011 at 5:07pm.  She was 8lbs 11oz and 21in long.  She is so precious and we ae so blessed!!

 just a few hours old

 our family of five :)

 sleeping so soundly

 wearing the same dress I wore home from the hospital

 home sweet home

our little angel

4 days to go!

Looks like we're going to get to meet our little girl very soon!  I can't believe she's due in 4 days, although I'd love to meet her sooner than that!  My belly has been tight and I've had some contractions, but nothing that is consistent or that I can't breathe through.  I go to the doctor in the morning, so we'll see what she has to say.  I'm so excited!!  I can't wait to meet our  little princess! :)

We're down to 11 days!  I can't wait until our little lady arrives!!  I keep sitting here watching my belly move all around.  It's like little waves, as she tries to get comfortable in that tiny space.  I know I will miss this for sure!  She also gets the hiccups all the time...at least 3-4 times a day lately.  It's cute!  I can't wait to see who she looks like.  I have a feeling she's going to look like Ethan, but we'll see.

The boys are super excited for her to arrive!  They keep asking me when I'm going to have the doctor "take the baby out."  Cracks me up!  If only it were that simple!!  I go for my appt tomorrow and am anxious to see if I have dialated any more.  I have had random contractions, but nothing regular. 

Last night my parents came over for our own little baby shower.  It was nice.  They put together two adorable baskets of gifts for the baby.  One basket was new clothes they had purchased for her.  The other basket was of clothes, toys, and trinkets my mom saved from when I was a baby.  They also brought over several outfits and dresses that were mine when I was a baby.  It was a special night, seeing all the outfits and toys, and listening to all the memories my parents shared.  I can't wait for our sweet daughter to wear and play with them, too!

Today is my first day off work and I was quite lazy.  I'm feeling quite a lot of pressure from the baby and so I pretty much kept my feet elevated and relaxed today!  I did do a load of the boys' laundry and picked up the house a bit, so I guess I was a little productive!  :)