changing every day

11 days old

Tuesday we went for Lily's second weight check and she is back to her birth weight,

now 8lbs. 1oz. She's a great sleeper and hardly fusses! The transition from 3 to 4 has gone so smoothly I find myself wondering if something is wrong with her! Don't get me wrong, it is sheer and utter chaos a lot of the time, but it's great!

Daddy's girl

It cracked us up to find that Isaiah had fallen asleep like this watching Shrek. Like a real man! Too funny!

Justin's not a big fan of these headbands, but I couldn't resist.

Isaiah's "real" birthday

Lily's 1st bath

Our attempt at a Christmas picture...

I was on the phone earlier today and Isaiah was trying to ask me a question. I waved my hand at him telling him to wait a minute. Apparently he got tired of waiting on me so he wrote me a little message! It says "get out costume". He was asking to get his karate costume out of the closet where Luke was sleeping. I just thought it was hilarious. It reminded me of stuff Jack , Hil and I used to do.

SHE'S HERE!!!

Lily Kate was born Saturday night at 10:05 pm! 8lbs even, 20" long. Slideshow coming soon! (well... depends on your definition of "soon" ;)

"they will rise up and call her blessed"

After school the other day, Isaiah asked if he could take two dollars out of his wallet. He said there was something he wanted to buy at the little Christmas gift shop they had set up at school. I told him that he did not need to spend the money he's been saving and that I would give him some money. He said "But it's for you". I just about melted. The next day he came home with a bag and couldn't wait to give it to me. I told him to wait until Christmas, but he didn't want to. He pulled out of the bag this beautiful ring!!! (notice the adjustable band!) I can tell you that this is something I will cherish the REST OF MY LIFE!!! He picked out a "#1 DAD" pen for Justin.

yet another Gabe funny

This child is full of the most hilarious one-liners. He keeps us so entertained! Our boxer, Angel, is now 10 years old, and anyone who has ever had a dog knows that with age, comes flatulence. She can clear a room. The other day she let one of her toxic ones go and Gabe said "Ewe, gross! That's better than mine!" ..."better"???!!! Leave it to a 4 1/2 year old to describe a stinkier fart as "better"!

Pictures from Lily Kate's Baby Shower

It was a pink EXPLOSION!!! Now watch her turn out to be a major tomboy! (which is very possible with 3 big bros :) I can't wait to see her face and meet her personality! Almost there...