Birth Day and Birthday and Mother's Day!

May 10

I was so excited for this day and had been looking forward to it for a very long time! Luckily we were able to get into the hospital pretty early to get things rolling.  I had to get one more belly picture before it was no longer there.

The delivery couldn't have gone any better. I had everything hooked up close to 9:00 am and Miss Annie was born at 3:01 p.m.  All morning things were progressing pretty slow and I was afraid we were in for a long day but I was checked again around 2:00 and she was pretty much ready to go. At that point everything turns into a blur.  I do however remember her being placed in my arms. I still couldn't believe she was here and was mine. It's amazing how with each child you love them the instant you see them! At that time we came to the conclusion that her name would be Annie.

She was 8lbs. 5 oz. (she was by far my fattest baby, LOVE it!)

20 inches long

Lots of dark hair

I loved everything about that day. Because it was such an easy delivery I felt awesome and I was able to enjoy every second of the day.

Sharise and Craig were awesome enough to watch Carly and Sam the whole day (such a HUGE stress relief for me to not have to worry about that)  They got the the hospital around 5:00.  Carly walked in scanning the room zoning in on Annie. She was so excited, she came prepared to take her own pictures with her camera. Sam just sort of took everything in. They both were interested in seeing my belly.

I must say out of all my deliveries this one was the most relaxed. I felt so good after that I was able to enjoy every second I had of me and Annie time. The hospital I delivered at doesn't really have a nursery so they never take the baby away. They do everything right in the room, which I loved! They did offer to take Annie at night (and bring her back to eat) so I could get some rest.  I loved all my one on one time and snuggle time with my baby.  I was kind of sad for the babymoon to end.

First day at home

We got home Friday evening. The kids were so excited and couldn't wait to hold their sister.  Sam kept saying "she's just so cute!"

Carly wanted to smother her with kisses (and still does)

Me and my girls

Carly is obviously going through a funny face stage right now.

More pictures from her first days at home. We just can't get enough of her!

May 12

Sam's Birthday!

So with just having a baby I was worried Sam's birthday would be kind of a bummer but I really think he enjoyed the day just how it was.  Chad and Craig blew up some balloons the night before.  Chad and Sam went to the store that morning to pick out his own birthday cake (no cake baking for me this time) He loved his cake and his presents. I'm pretty sure he had a good birthday.  

I still can't believe he is 4! He is getting way to smart and way too independent for my liking.

Mother's day

This was by far my most favorite mother's day (so far) Nothing extravagant happened. I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with my little family. I opened little gifts that Carly got for me. Chad cooked me dinner and I spent most the day lounging on the couch with my baby. Maybe it was because I'm on a baby high but I just loved everything about that day!