Sunday, April 20, 2008

Enjoying Our Baby Girl

Daddy and Michaella
My nephew Michael and Michaella
My niece's husband Ben and Michaella
My niece Shelly and Michaella
Finally, we get to see her eyes!

Mommy enjoys watching the sunset from the hospital window.....but not quite as much as holding her baby GIRL!

Friday, April 18, 2008

FUN!

Their shirts read: "Michaella's Brother" then underneath that they read 1 of 5, 2 of 5, and on down the line to 5 of 5, depending on birth order.
Yes, baby girl, you WERE/ARE worth the wait. Thanks, Amy, for the fun outfit!
Is that PINK in that picture?????

My sweet husband bought his daughter a birthday card on her true FIRST birthday!

Thank-you, Grammie!

We just received this lovely girly blanket from Keith's Grandma who lovingly made this for Michaella. It's very special to have a blanket from her, especially since she's going on a mere 98 years of age! Thanks, Grandma!

Michaella Beth

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Our DAUGHTER has arrived!

This picture was taken just before we left for the hospital. Thanks, Judi for taking our boys and feeding them dinner! We are so blessed with wonderful friends! We wanted to take this picture as our last family picture with only sons.

Here we are arriving at the hospital (even though we actually walked for about an hour in the neighborhood right outside the hospital before going in and checking in.) It was a gorgeous evening for a walk!
Yep, they call it labor for a very good reason!
I know this looks like I'm rubbing a crystal ball or something, but it helped support me and keep me in an upright position so gravity could help things along. God was gracious and helped me deliver with no epidural.....thanks to the coaching and help from my husband and Mom.

Our first family picuture with all SIX wonderful children! Thanks, Amy, for bringing them to the hospital for us!
Keith with his daughter!
Happy Birthday, Grandma......and Michaella!
Joshua holds his sister.
Marc cuddles with his sister.
Keith Michael's turn.
Scott says goodnight to baby sister.
Happy Birthday, Michaella Beth!
7 lb. 8 oz.
20 in.

Grandma's Birthday

We have been blessed to have Grandma spend her birthday with us this year, since she came to spend time with us for the arrival of our baby.  The roses are from my Dad.
Keith Michael made her a yummy breakfast wrap this morning for her birthday breakfast.
We had a yummy birthday cake from Dairy Queen.

Present time!

Spring Tea

Here is a snapshot of our table at the Spring Tea this past Saturday.  Our table was the bridal table.  Our hostess even dressed in her wedding gown.  Thanks, Jill!
And our server happened to be our hostess' husband.......kiss the bride, please!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Ultimate Army Men Set-Up

Did you every wonder what to do if per chance you had 6 hours of spare time?  Well, Keith Michael came up with the perfect solution.


Monday, March 31, 2008

Snapshots of Brazil


Here are a few pictures I took while in Brazil.  I wanted to take some pictures to help us remember how blessed we are.  
Living in a country where TRUE poverty truly does not exist, we forget how truly blessed we are.  Just about anywhere you drive in Brazil, you will see real poverty.......often right next to true riches.  It's a country of contrast.  
Can any of us even imagine living in a box?  And yet, for so many, this is shelter and home.  Notice the nice apartment buildings in the background.

The "feira"-----or outdoor market.....the best place for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Meat at the market.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Easter Sunday

Next year there will be 8 of us in our Easter picture!
Our last Easter with only boys in the kids' picture!
Hot and cold game led them to their Easter baskets.

One Month to Due Date

This picture is for my mother.   This was taken on March 23rd.....exactly one month prior to my due date. 

The Pink Room

By request.....here is the GIRL room.....finished and ready for our baby.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

A New Phase In Our Lives

Can he be old enough to start learning how to drive????

My husband, always the comedian!

Painting a room.......PINK?????

A pink heart for his daughter.
Many hands make light work.  All the men of the family put much time into getting a room ready for their daughter/sister, who is soon to arrive.



Benjamin enjoyed painting too!