I have pulled out a few pictures of Kyrie and Brielle out just to compare, and seriously can't tell who Lily looks like more. I've always thought that a mixture of both would be great, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see who this little character turns out to be, her own free spirit I'm sure.

Kyrie

Brielle

Lily

1 week

I know grammy Jan has been waiting patiently for a few more pictures, so please pardon my indulgences as I pretend to be a photographer. Amatuer or not, I think I got a couple of good shots

Happy 4th Brielle!

Little Brielle has just turned 4, and is no longer my little baby. She has been waiting for this day for 4 months, and counting down for at least the last month. I hope it was everything that she was expecting.

She decided that the perfect thing would be going to Chuck E. Cheese. And since little Lily was only a week old, I volunteered Kel to go with 7 little kids. Don't worry, he had some help from our saint-worthy neighbor friends. 250 tokens later, they came home for cake, ice cream and presents.

Kel's only comment afterward was "those kids were exhausting". I can only imagine. I was the one that had a two hour nap after the party...

Brielle didn't have many requests, but she did want to wear a princess party dress, and have a rainbow cake, easy enough, I'm glad she's still easy to please. She has been a little girl that has always known exactly what she's wanted. I hope that means she'll be more decisive that me!

I've enclosed a little clip of Brielle and Lily, I think it shows her personality perfectly. It was twice as long, but sadly wouldn't fit. Enjoy.

happy house

After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, she is finally here. I was resigned to the fact that I might be pregnant forever. With a due date in question, it was hard to anticipate or expect anything. We are just glad little Lily is safe.

7lbs 6oz

20 1/2 in
9:12 am
Friday, Feb 27th

I'm always amazed how these little ones make it here, safe and sound. I get comments all the time when people find out that I had a home birth how strong OR crazy I must be. And this time through, I have to admit I felt a little crazy. There were times when having drugs would have been real nice, but I wouldn't change anything. Life is nothing short of a miracle, and I'm happy to have been a part of it. Recovery has taken a little longer than I remember the last two taking, but don't worry I am taking full advantage of Kel being able to stay home and take care of us. He's doing a great job! I also have two other big helpers, Kyrie and Brielle have been a treasure. Yes, they have about destroyed the house, but are always willing to get whatever I need. And of course, they beg to hold the baby whenever they can. They get frustrated that she is always sleeping. I hope that lasts a little bit longer!