Breanna 2 1/2 years

There is only one way to discribe her-busy, busy, BUSY!

The best things about Breanna at 2 1/2 years

spontaneous hugs and kisses

her signs-especially EAT

the way she takes care of her "baby"

her diet-veggie sticks, pretzels and eggs

her smile

she's our only girl (can we say princess!)

she's a big sister!

the way she rubs Lucas' head and gives him kisses

she's given up her nap (yikes!)

she won't wear shoes and she always takes her right shoe and sock off in the car!!

she is always making up new ways to play (by herself!)

she is full of life

she defiantely has her "opinion"

the way she runs

her favorite games-football, wrestle, tackle and airplane

her favorite show-Curious George

Her nicknames: Boo, Goo and BreBre

Our little peanut-finally wearing a 2T!!

Today, Trevor left with his Dad for Kindegarten Registration!! There is just something about seeing your first born go off to school, knowing you can't protect your little baby forever. It seems like yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital. He has grown up so fast!

The Best things about Trevor at 4 1/2 years

He has a little "song" that goes with him wherever he goes

He is the best big brother

He made me a Mom, and He is one of my best friends

He is Mr. independence-can put on his own coat, shoes and help with all the "chores"

He loves to help especially with his siblings

He is full of life.

He has a huge imagination.

He makes us all laugh!

His favorite movies are Madagascar and over the Hedge, and he laughs outloud to the funny parts

He always gets us for our "favorite parts" of the movies.

He can write all his numbers from 1-10, and likes to practice his pages.

He is excited about Kindegarten and bringing his lunch to school.

It's hard to believe that Lucas is 2 weeks old today already, and we are back to the grind, "vacation" is over. At his 2 week doctor visit today he weighed 8 lbs and was 20 3/4 inches long, quite the accomplishment I would say! This last week Gammie and Gampa also got to visit! It's hard to believe they will soon have 8 grandchildren under the age of 5, what a blessing:) Thanks again to all my friends who keep bringing us meals. It has been such a lifesaver:) More next week!

Memorable moments from Lucas' First Week at Home

• Rocking Lucas and kissing his little head and lips



• All the dipaer changes!


• Trevor always calling you "little buddy"



• Watching Trevor and Breanna being the big brother and sister
• Breanna climbing into Lucas' swing and bouncie seat
• Being a family of 5!!



• Sleeping in my own bed



• Breanna pointing to your nose and saying, "baby"



• Lucas First bath at home-you smelled so powdery sweet!



• Your 4 day old footprint



• Trevor saying, "babies don't have ear wax or eyebrows"



• March Madness



• Opening the champagne from our honeymoon



• Trevor giving Lucas a , "BILLION kisses"



• TRevor saying, "he's so cute from a reasonable distance!"

Memorable Moments from our Hospital Stay

Trevor trying to fit into the little bucket he took his irst bath in

Trevor saying that he can't wait to take his new baby home and keep him

the heat of the room (90 degrees!)

daytime TV

Holding Lucas, napping together and studying his every feature

When Breanna realized Lucas was not a doll!

Breanna touching Lucas' nose and putting the stuffed bear into his carseat

Peeing on Gammie-Trevor's face when he saw the first poop!

Getting the kids grilled cheese and icecream

celebrating:)

Poop!!

Big Brother

Overjoyed parents

First Bath

Many visitors

Big sister

Lucas is Here!!!!

It was Saturday March 10th, I had just arrived home from my haircut appointment to a call from Dr. Adams my OBGYN. She was reviewing my chart (on a Saturday-dedication!) and was thinking I could have the option to induce labor to try to clear up my ear problem. After thinking about it, getting advice, and even second thoughts, we decided to go ahead with the induction on Monday- 10 days before the baby's due date. We finished up some last minute shopping on Sunday, Mom came up to take care of Trevor and Breanna, we set up the bassinet and finished packing the bag. There was not much sleeping that night--we were so NERVOUS! Monday morning we called the hospital early and they told us to head right in. After a quick stop at DD, we arrived at Mercy at around 8 am and checked into room 111. We were then greeted by our nurse, Cindy, who took our history. Soon after, Dr. Hodsdon arrived to do an exam. She didn't think it would take much to get labor going. She broke my water at that point and then we needed to wait a few hours to see if labor started on it's own (there was no going back now!) . After a few hours, at around 1130 we needed to start a very small dose of IV pitocin to get things going a little. By 1 pm, things were going along regularly, but still manageable until around 3:30 (the nurse's shift change) when the labor pains became very intense and I asked for the epidural (the nurse said I was at 5 cm). But wait--the doctor had not arrived back at the hospital yet! At around 3:45, Dr. Hodsdon arrived and called for the epidural, but it was too late--the baby was ready to be born! She barely had time to change into her scrubs and at 4:14 pm, Lucus was born--we have a little boy! He was immediately placed on my chest and straight into our hearts:) He is amazing and beautiful, and we knew right away that he was healthy and strong. He weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz and is 19 inches long. Our family was complete. More to come.......