The Older sibling

I have been a total blog slacker and hope to get caught up SOME day! I just can't get over the fact that we now have kids, plural! After all of my worrying about how Luke was going to react to having a baby in the house, he has truly exceeded all of my expectations. He is the perfect balance of being interested in Lucy, but not hovering all the time, he helps with bringing diapers when we need it, he gives her kisses and is learning to be 'gentle', he talks to her like she understands every word, and has been super understanding about all of the time I have to spend breast feeding. I am amazed and relieved at how well he has adjusted!

P.S. Yes, that is a cast on Luke's arm and Yes, he did that AFTER Lucy was born, but that is another story for another day!

One week old today!

A lot has happened since my last post! Miss Lucy Claire decided to make her grand appearance two and half weeks early and came on March 9, 2011 at 3:38 pm, weighing 6 pounds, and 20 inches long! Much more fun things to post, but I am off to get her bilirubin checked and then I am sure it will be feeing time, again!

SURPRISE!

This past Sunday, my mom and sister threw us a family baby shower at the Spot of Tea. I thought it was a little weird that my parents and Grandmother Betty weren't at church, but really didn't think about it. Jeremy was in on the surprise and suggested we go to the Spot of Tea, since it was such a beautiful day. I was bummed they didn't have an outside table, but little did I know everyone was waiting for us in the back room!


I can't believe this family of three will soon be a family of four!


This pic is just to give you an idea of how HUGE the belly really is!!!!


We got some super nice things, some practical things like diapers, a diaper caddy and a sound machine, some monogrammed things like burp cloths and bibs, and some frilly girly things like a pearl bracelet (Lucy's first bling!), the most precious little bonnet, and a beautiful smocked pink dress. Even Luke got a few things for being the soon-to-be brand new big brother. He especially loved his light up big brother pin. He has worn it everyday since!



What baby shower would be complete without some petite fours?


I did a horrible job of taking pictures and didn't get any of the rest of the family! Here's a picture of some of the loot. Nursery is done! More pictures to come.....