Busy days

If I could type one handed, I think I would have more updates on this blog. I have been pretty busy with the house, kids, life and when I have a few minutes to sit down I am usually holding my little princess. She is great about chilling out in the mornings and afternoons but as the evening rolls around she wants to be held. She is a great baby and doesn't cry too much, but still grunts a lot. She has to be over 10lbs and is very tall (due to her length I have moved her up to 3-6 months sleepers). She is happy to see her sisters and loves her Daddy!

Meghan has moved to another swim lesson with some older girls in it and she loves it. I have to brag and say she is still the best swimmer in the lesson too. I hope to get her to a pool with deeper water soon. She is not use to swimming in deep water and this past summer she was a little hesitant to swim at the local pool in the deep water..but I know she could do it. Meghan is also reading really well. She has started on her first Junie B. first grader book and is excited about reading a chapter book.

Jenna is doing great in her swim lesson and can swim half the length of the pool before coming up for air. Jenna is writing much better and can read some short level 1 books. She loves to craft and is making little love notes to all of us every day. Jenna has taken on the roll of big sister well and loves to look after her baby sister.

Rob recently went to a soccer match in Manchester and had a blast. He is still working hard and we hope to hear soon where we will be heading next. I love to hear where everyone is moving, but at the same time sad to see friends leaving. We are hoping to get out and see some more sights when the weather warms up. Most castles and sites are closed this time of year due to weather and lack of sun.

I think that is about it for us...I'm sure I am missing some info, but Sarah is in need of a diaper change.

Art work

2 week appointment

Sarah had her 2 week appointment today and she did great. She is 8 lbs 5 ozs, which is 2 oz more than her birth weight, which is awesome since she is a breast fed baby. She is a very mellow baby except when she is hungry or put in her car seat. She has gotten upset every time she has been placed in her car seat today. I hope she gets over that pretty quick because we have to take Meghan and Jenna to and from school every day....

Sarah is sleeping well and enjoys lots of kisses and hugs from her big sisters!

Sarah recieved these two stuffed toys from her big sisters for Christmas this year.

Meghan gave her the Pooh and Jenna gave her the doll.

Christmas Day

My time has been taken up by nursing, sleeping and taking care of three little girls...so the blog was put on the back burner for a while. I started this post right after Christmas but wasn't able to get to it until today.

We had a great Christmas and really enjoyed our family time with Memom and Papa. This was the first time they were with us at our house for Christmas. Sarah had a nice sleepy first Christmas and enjoyed her napping and milk. Meghan and Jenna received some very nice gifts from family and loved everything they received.

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year!!!

Big sisters

Sarah Elizabeth

December 23, 2009

Morning of my induction.

Rob and I were getting ready to leave the house and head to the hospital.

It was 645am.

In the hospital gown all ready to go!

7 1/2 hours after arriving at the hospital Sarah Elizabeth is finally born.

Weight: 8lbs 3oz

19 1/2 inches long

Proud Daddy to three little girls.

Sarah after her bath.

My nurses, mid-wife, an OB Doctor and all the staff at the hospital were wonderful.

I was able to go home less than 24 hours after delivery,

so Sarah and I could be with the rest of the family on Christmas.

Snow in the UK!

Jenna and Meghan enjoying the snow!

Jenna's snow worm!

Nessie (the neighbors dog) is checking out the girls playing.

The neighborhood!

We have had about 6 inches of snow since Thursday evening and it looks like we may not be finished getting it. The girls started out their winter break a day early due to the snow. I have to say I love snow much more than cold rain. The girls have really enjoyed playing outside, warming up with some hot chocolate then heading back out for some more snow fun. I hope some of the snow will still be around when my parents arrive middle of next week...but not enough to mess up traffic or flights.