Our First Week with Michaella

Marc enjoying his sister.

We ACTUALLY had TWINS!
A friend of ours makes porcelain dolls. Keith gave me this doll (that she made) when I was expecting Benjamin.
But THIS is our real LIVE china doll!

Scott finished first grade yesterday. Way to go, Scott!

After six days, Benjamin finally decided that he would like to hold his baby sister. This was his first time to hold her.

Last night Michaella was all alone, so Keith Michael went in and started talking to her....very sweet!

Joshua brought Michaella to me this morning when it was time for her to eat.

Michaella's first bath other than in the hospital and sponge baths at home. Thanks for the tub, Amy.....it is perfect!

All cozy and warm after bath time.

Doesn't anyone have CHOCOLATE milk???

The Princess Arrives Home

Grandma made this outfit when I was expecting Joshua 11 years ago. And now, after all these years, we have reason to actually use PINK.
Daddy kissing his princess.
We're all set to go home, after a wonderful hospital stay.

The nurse wheeling me out commented on how this was the first time she had taken a new mom out to the car accompanied by SO many people!

All set for her first car ride.

Welcome HOME, Michaella!

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!

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

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!

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.