Celebrating Baby Emmett

Emmett has been a visible part of our family now for not even 24 four hours, but already he has warmed his little way into our hearts in such a way that is hard to even describe. We are all on cloud 9. Big sisters have been so helpful. Daddy was moved to tears at the birth like he always is, and this time he didn't turn green. Emmett was born at home like Emily was (with the help of a midwife), but he was born in the water. As soon as I got in the tub, the pain went down by at least 50%. I was in hard labor for 2 hours at the most. The hardest part was pushing because he was a little sideways. But it was over before I knew it and oh so worth it! Vital stats: bday 2/27/09, 6lb. 14oz. 20.25 inches.

Just Call Me Mrs. Claus

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Here's a gift idea for the man who has everything. We found this at an antique store. I was looking at the box which said large, wondering if it was large enough for a tall guy or just made for a fat guy. So my dad decided to go back with the girls and get it for him. Fits like a glove!

Book Character Day

Are these two cuties the spitting images of Nancy Drew and Madeline or what? We had a fun morning at school today. All the kids dressed up as a book character, and we had a parade. Hannah is in fourth grade, and Emily is in second.