"The Project"

I'm trying to figure out how to get all 4 of my children into a frame. Let me tell you! IT IS NOT EASY! I'm not sure if my kids are extra wiggly or what. So far this is what I've gotten.

Attempt 1:

Attempt 2:

As you can see I'm still working on it. :-)

Picture Overload

Such sweet baby cuteness

My niece with 2 of her biggest fans!

I'm a Bad Blogger.

Once again here I am apologizing for neglecting my bloggy friends.

Life has been a little crazy with a demanding, nursing, non-sleeping newborn. I've been able to keep up with facebook (sort of) only because of my Blackberry. I'm still learning what works for Shoshannah.

Our kitchen looks AMAZING! Not only did my family do the floor they painted my cabinets! It looks like a totally different space!

Our other kids seem to be adjusting well to having a baby and starting school back up!

Marc still has 2 more weeks off, which is surreal!

...And that's all I have time for.

"Just because he does things differently than me doesn't mean it's wrong. Just because he does things differently than me doesn't mean it's wrong."

It's hard to sit back and let someone do all your normal chores for you...I'm working on it. :-)

BTW: He IS doing an AMAZING job! Love you Marc!

Wordless Wednesday...almost

Shoshannah was *thrilled* to have her face squished by her brother's. At least Gaius looks happy!

1 Week

First few shots of our baby girl!

Xavier wanted to compare her with this stuffed toy he got for her. It's head is bigger than Shoshannah's!

This is my favorite picture of her!

Ready to come home from the hospital. (BTW these little socks are AMAZING, they stay on!)

I love my new little baby daughter! And my big baby daughter is completely adorable with her! All Shoshannah's days are spent being passed from family member to family member. Gaius likes to hold her for 30 second intervals throughout the day while the older 2 are content to hold her for as long as she's content. Sho is my first baby that will settle with just the sound of my voice. In fact she was screaming and screaming upon arriving in the O.R. but when they finally brought her over to me and I spoke she quieted right down. It makes me feel a little bit powerful and a lot bit

loved!

I'd also like to thank anyone who prayed or thought of me last Monday. I could honestly feel it! I went in and was perfectly calm the whole time, which completely surprised me. The recovery hasn't been too awful, except for some water retention.

She's Here!

Yes! I was right!

It's a girl!!!!!

Shoshannah Korleen arrived kicking and screaming on August 30th at 11:23am!

She was 8lbs 5oz, 21 inches long and absolutely adorable!

I don't have many pictures of her on my computer yet. But here's one to hold you over until I get all of the pictures uploaded from various electronic devices.

FYI: This name was chosen by Marc. I wasn't completely sold on it, but when a Dad loves a name this much, you just have to give in.

I also now think it suits her!

She's a sweetheart, and the other kids are completely enamored with her!