Getting Settled at Home

It's so nice to be home and enjoy the day with my new and complete family. I'm not going to be unrealistic and say everything is perfect 24-7 but, it's close. Mary Ella is an awesome baby. She is so easy to read and take care of. Maybe it's because she is my second baby and I'm not so nervous and freaked out. Walker really loves his new little sister. Here are a few pics from around the house while getting settled in our new life.

Car ride home from the hospital...

All cleaned up from first bath at home...

Chill'en in the crib...

Enjoying the swing...

Walker checking on her while sleeping in the bassinet...

And finally, the bouncy seat... Gee, I don't think babies have

enough places to hang out. LOL!

More Baby Pics

We had a good day today. She has been a good little feeder, pooper, and sleeper. They came to take her hospital pictures today so check out the hospital website soon. We are very excited to be going home in the morning. Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful messages on Facebook and Blogspot. I can't wait for you to all meet her. She's a gift from God!

Mary Ella is Here!

Wow, how fast a second baby can come. I've heard all the stories from everyone else and so now I have my own to tell. They broke my water at 8:00 and Mary Ella was in my arms at 10:10 am. It all happened so fast in fact Dr. Miller didn't make it to the hospital in time. The nurse delivered her in a matter of seconds. Now I have this precious little girl. I'm still in shock! She weighed 7lbs. 10oz. and measured 20 inches long.

The naive patient...

Total bliss!

Dr. Miller after the fact...

I was really missing Walker at this point...

But he soon arrived. He loves his new sister!

Walker's 3rd Birthday

My baby is three! Even though he woke up with a cold, he had a great day. All the family came over to eat lunch and have some yummy cake. Walker opened Daddy Ralph and Nanny's gift as soon as they walked through the door. By the looks of the pictures below, I'm sure you can guess what it was... hint... he's wearing it! That's right! I now have a full time Spiderman in the house. He's wearing it as I type. Big thanks to my mom for coming over Thursday to help me clean house and get ready for the party. We were so tired once Saturday afternoon came and everyone was gone. I looked at Walker and told him, "Now it's time to have a baby." That's the next thing on my list... until then, have a great week!

His invitations

Opening some gifts...

Getting ready to blow out the candles...

The cake before Walker started eating all the curly ribbons and dots...

Walker's party at school...

Baby Update

So you don't think I've fallen off the earth, let me give you a quick update... I have not had the baby yet. I've just been extremely busy trying to get everything on my To Do list taken care of before she does finally get here. I am so happy to say the new room was finished yesterday which means the nursery is about to get underway. Mom is coming up this week end to help get it all together. I'll post a pic of it soon.
I went to the doctor yesterday and begged the doctor to have an induction on the 19th. She agreed (which was a surprise) but I have to be dilated to 2cm by then. So far, nothing, no progress. I have two weeks to get there or my plans are up in smoke. As Dr. Miller said... Pray for 2!
Thanks to all the prayers and concerns on Facebook. Sorry I am an awful Facebooker. I maybe get on the computer once a week, if lucky. I promise I will keep everyone posted and I might even announce her arrival while in the hospital... so keep checking.

Love you all!