Kate's Arrival

Kate Abigail was born on October 22nd and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. We feel so amazingly blessed and are excited to begin our journey as a family of five. Below are some pics from our big day.

Justin and I in our surgical caps . . . cute

She's here!!!

Proud papa

First time holding his sister

All dressed and ready to go home

Headed out!

First car ride

At home with Kate

Everything is going great at home. Kate is a very good baby and Luke and Evan are doing really well adjusting to having a new sister. Luke is super interested in helping with Kate and wants to hold her every chance he gets. Evan is coming around and each day he wants to have more and more to do with her. It's been an amazing week and we feel so blessed.

Luke proudly holding his baby sister

Evan isn't so sure about holding his baby sister : )

Our THREE kids!!!

Happy dreams

Lately . . .

It's been a busy few weeks! We're only days away from meeting our baby girl. It seems like we've been on the go pretty much every day. I have wanted to keep the boys busy because I know we'll be spending a lot of time at home after their sister gets here. Below are some pics over the past weeks. I suppose our next post will be about our newest addition!!!

Luke with his new friend, Emerson

This is Luke's new birthday scooter. He loves it!

Paint brush pens from Gigi. Kind-of a spin on very moist, fine-tipped markers.

37 Weeks!

I was completely unaware of this picture being taken of me, but here I am in all my 37 weeks of pregnant glory!

Luke's Birthday Celebration Part 2

On Sunday, Luke's actual birthday, we took the boys to the Pumpkin Patch. It was so much fun. The weather was perfect and it wasn't too crowded. After we left the farm, we headed to lunch and then the play place at McDonald's. It was a BUSY day, but I think we tackled all the things that Luke wanted to do on HIS day!

Opening presents from J and I birthday morning

On the way to the Pumpkin Patch!

Luke leading the way through the corn maze

Trying to decide on the best pumpkin

"milking" the cow

First moon bounce experience. Luke liked it until other kids got in and Evan wanted NO part of it!

Enjoying the hayride. Luckily this didn't throw me into labor!

Birthday dessert

Finally, birthday dinner.

Luke's Birthday Celebration Part 1

It's hard to believe, but we just celebrated Luke's 3rd birthday. A lot has happened in three years and it seems to have flown by. This was the first party that we've thrown on our own, in our own house. And, I have to admit (although stressful) it went off without a hitch. We had a great time and were surrounded by wonderful people.

The boys on the morning of the party

Luke and his cousin, Cole

Opening one of many fabulous presents

Ev was excited, too

Big boy blowing out his birthday candles

Fall Fun!

These pictures are pretty blurry since they were taken with my phone, but it's always on me, so it's what I have! Fall is officially here and we've been trying to get outside as much as we can to enjoy the beautiful weather before the cold sets in. It's been pretty busy. We've hit Santa-Cali-Gon Days, Fall Fun Fest, Oktoberfest, and the Plaza Art Fair all within the past month. I think Justin is a little exhausted with the weekend "go mode", but I want to get out and do as much as possible before baby girl arrives. Whew, here are some pictures taken over the past two weeks. Enjoy : )

Watching Thomas together. Evan has finally learned to actually SIT on the couch!

Swinging fun!

Playing with the glasses that came with the Doctor kit.

LOVE this picture. Too stinkin' funny.

Coloring at the Plaza Art Fair