Saturday, November 24, 2012

So Much to be Thankful For



     At the very beginning of the week, we celebrated Thanksgiving with my mom.  Everything was delicious, and I believe she has converted me to liking Brussels sprouts.  You can't go wrong with loads of garlic!



Jill can carve a mean turkey!
Bird Legs


     Laura and Jeremy brought the girls over to meet RLT for the first time.  They were so cute and gentle!  We also had a Birthday Party complete with chocolate cupcakes.  Chad and I clearly have a lot to learn about toddlers and chocolate cupcakes!

Aunt Laura and the Girls




Love This Photo!

     Grammy and Grandpa came to stay with us for the week.  During the week we spent most of our time relaxing and listening to RLT's sweet noises.  Grammy crocheted a bit and Grandpa received some unsolicited technology lessons from Chad!
     


Grammy brought the kitties some new toys.
Tummy Time - I can turn my head from side to side!



Mike came to visit!

Jay and Kelley came to visit too!

     The weather at the beginning of the week was in the 60s.  It was so nice that we couldn't pass up taking a walk one afternoon!






     We celebrated Thanksgiving by dividing and conquering.  Grammy and Chad took care of the cooking, and Grandpa and I were the janitorial crew.  Everything was delicious, right down to the cranberry sauce!!! ha!



















RLT's 1st Week


       It's been a very busy 1st week for RLT!  Besides all of our visitors at the hospital, Grandma Honey Dearie stayed with us for several days.  We are so lucky to have such a supportive family that surrounds us!  Below are some pictures of our family's 1st week together!


Grandpa  can't get enough!

I passed my hearing test! 

Aunt Wesleigh

Susan


  
Hospitals are exhausting...I'm ready to go home!


I'm ready for my first car ride!

We're home!


Grammy made me this blanket and hat!  It's called the Tada!


Pop

Uncle Curty, we'll forgive you for wearing that shirt!

I've had a big week!

RLT's first bath was a bit stressful for her and dad.  Mom was just thrilled that it was finally over!




6 lbs. 3 oz.  (almost back up to birth weight)


I love Grandma Honey Dearie




Daddy love.

Mommy love.

We can't believe that she used to be inside mommy's belly.

Curly Girl was so excited to meet RLT.

Aunt Julie

Grandma Honey Dearie and I have matching pajamas!


Gi-Gi and Great Aunt Jodi came to visit.

Four Generations of Ladies

Milk Coma

Uncle Brad and Jill came to visit from Chicago!









Sunday, November 18, 2012

Welcome to the World! November 10, 2012

    Just on time, our little girl decided to join us.  Contractions began at 11:30 pm on Friday and RLT was born Saturday, November 10 at 1:16 pm.  Our family was able to be there which was incredibly wonderful and supportive, and the nursing staff at the hospital could not have been more amazing.  
Heading to the hospital at 3:00 am


On our way to the hospital


Our last "Family of Two" picture


Chad was obsessed with the monitors.

It's cold out here!


19.75 inches


6 lbs. 5 oz.

Our first "Family of Three" picture

Love. Joy.

Grammy


Grandma Honey Dearie

Grandpa and Pop





Happy Birthday RLT!

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Week 39 - We're Ready!


 The nursery is finished, the house is clean, food is in the fridge.  Alright, Baby Girl, let's do this!