Celebrate Good Times

We celebrated John's birthday, yesterday, with lunch at his parents'.  Brad, Steph, and the boys were there too.  We had roast with carrots and potatoes and a birthday striped delight! Yum!

Tripp and Grace were really lovin' some striped delight and Grandma was really lovin' some chocolate covered kids!

Charlie and Carter's first picture together

(outside their mommy's tummies)

Charlie is 2 months older than Carter.

with paci

without paci

Grandparents, The Great Ones

Yesterday, we went to visit Mawmaw & Pawpaw.  This was the first time I had to get me and both kids dressed and out the door by myself.  My mom picked us up so, I didn't have to load the car alone...thank goodness. One step at a time!

Mawmaw and Pawpaw are amazing people!  They have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and counting!  They would do anything for any of us and I mean anything!!!

This was the first time that they held Carter and I think they might of liked it.

But, of course the real entertainment was Lily and Grace.  Those girls can get pretty wild!

playing doctor

Happy 31st Birthday!

Happy Birthday, John!

I love you!

PJs, Pajamas, & Jammies

We have been spending a lot of days like this.

sick.

ok...so this was my first week home with no help and 2 kiddos.  HARD.  I know it will get easier, but right now it is hard.  Tuesday morning, Grace drags all of her "sleep stuff" to the couch and cuddles up and falls asleep.  WEIRD!  I wasn't going to complain because she was making this morning pretty easy.  Still weird.  Finally, it hit me.  I took her temperature...102!  Ugh!!!

After 2 days of fever, John took her to the doctor.  She has a fever virus...nothing you can do about it except to continue giving Motrin.  Oh and did you know that if your newborn gets a fever you must take them immediately to the ER.  Stress.  After a half a bottle of Motrin and a TON of hand sanitizer.  Grace's fever is gone and Carter didn't get sick!

Back to the doctor for Carter's 2 week checkup. 

Weight: 7 pounds, 9 ounces

Height: 20.5 inches

Let it Snow!

On our first day home with Carter, we got 3-4 inches of snow!

John took Grace out to play!  They built a snowman!

Grace made snow angels!

Then, she ate a little.

She had Daddy make another snowman, a little one, for Carter.

She Loves Him!

Grace was in charge of holding the 

nursery viewing card.

She took her job very seriously.

Big Sister meeting her Little Brother.

She is so sweet to him.

He is going to be well loved and taken care of.

Grace kept asking if she could drink Carter.  We finally realized she was asking if she could feed him a bottle.  I love that she said that and I hope I never forget it!  So, here she is "drinking" her baby brother.

She Loves Him!

And I am so thankful!!!

Craziness

Only a few minutes after I got settled into the room, the craziness began!  It was the good kind of craziness, though.  The kind of craziness when you know that you are loved and you are so grateful for that love.

When everyone came in, Grace was very concerned about her momma.  She very gently climbed in the bed with me and held my hand.  She is 

such a sweet girl!

Right after the craziness came in, Carter followed...he had to see what was going on.  And, I was finally able to hold this 

little man in my arms! 

Grace was ready to check her little brother out.  She wanted to see "those big giant eyes."

Lily's turn.

Now, Tripp's.

I wonder what he's thinking.  Probably, imagining playing soccer together in the backyard

(or on the Xbox).

Tripp...I love that boy!  And, he loves Carter or is it Charlie?  It doesn't matter!  He loves them all!

Mimi holding her 7th grandchild!  I am so blessed to have her as my mom.  She is selfless!

I love this-look at all those curious eyes!

Carter brought Grace a "Big Sister" gift.  It was doll clothes for her baby, Hannah!  She was so excited, but not as excited as Tripp.

Steph had to immediately get to work changing doll clothes.  Carter's newness wore off quick!

Others among the craziness were:

Beth and Lily

Steph

Aunt Renee

Grandpa & Grandma

Poppa

Brad & Andrew (Charlie, too)

Grandma Great

Mawmaw (see her in the background)

But, what in the world is Beth doing to my poor baby?  All I know is that 2 redheads can equal a whole lot of trouble!

What a blessing!  Having so many people to love you and to love back.  And now, I have one more!

Hello, Carter, Nice to Meet You!

We woke up bright and early on Friday morning.  Not as early as we planned because our alarm didn't go off!  But, we made it to the hospital on time at 6:30 am.  After a couple of hours of waiting and prepping for the c-section, our healthy baby boy was born!

Here's a proud Daddy...

...and a thankful Momma!

We are so in love with our little fella and so blessed that he is beautiful and healthy!  Thank you, Jesus, for Your wonderful blessings!