Joy.

I actually enjoy being in the hospital. When I go home I will have three other little people to care for as well as baby Everett. I am enjoying my quiet, peaceful time with him. I can't believe how tiny he is (and he was a pound bigger than the other kids). Plus I am well aware how fast he will grow, so it make every moment that much more special. I love him.

Baby Everett, meet your siblings.

The kids were so excited to meet their new baby brother. They can not believe he is finally here. Seeing each of them with him is so sweet, I feel so lucky. 

Hello World.

We Would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family, Everett Thomas. He was my biggest baby yet, at 7lbs 6oz and 20 1/2 inches.

Welcome, little one.

Here are a few intimate pictures from baby boys birth. It was an AMAZING experience. Every time has been so different. I was only in labor for about 4 hours and ended up having a natural birth, again. During the time the anesthesiologist was putting the needle in, he was ready to come out and meet us. So before I was able to get any medicine, I had to start pushing. Luckily it did not take long, five minuets later he was here. I was so happy finally hold him. As soon as the doctor set him in my lap, he grabbed my thumb (third picture). I was filled with overwhelming joy. My 40 weeks of nausea were all worth it. I always knew they would be, but they were instantly washed away. I am so in love.

Here he is all cleaned up!

One of my favorite outfits.

Everett is wearing an outfit that was my nephew Mason's. It has always been one of my favorites. It was passed down to Owen and now Ev. 

The bags are pack, we're ready to go.

It's time, finally.  Soon we will meet our precious baby boy. I am so excited and nervous. 

My Christmas present.

Christmas Eve.

Holiday Style.

We headed out to Ryan's family's farm to take some Christmas pictures of the kids. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun. They all enjoyed their photo shoot and had a blast running, climbing trees, and jumping on the trampoline afterward. It was a great day before the winter frost hit. Now we are ready for the holiday's!

Owen Art.

Roller Skates

Swing set


Fish pond

Monkey

Here are some of Owens drawings from his classroom work at school.

Oh Christmas Tree.

Their master piece.

This year we went to the Whitehouse Tree Farm to pick out our tree and have it cut down. It was a fun experience. The first three trees we picked had double trunks so they could not be cut down. But the fourth was a perfect pick! We put our name on it and headed over to get our free hot dogs, cupcakes and hot chocolate while they cut it down and wrapped it up for us. They also had a big fire pit to enjoy our food by and keep us warm while we waited. It was a fun experience and we will be back next year! Next, we headed home, put on the Christmas tunes and decorated our perfectly picked tree.

Winter is here.

Our yearly trip to The Lights Before Christmas.

Half a Century!

Surprise!


All the grand kids.

Jess and Tim

Kali, me, Ryan

Birthday Boy.

Total goofball (as usual).

Parents.

Cousins.

Handsome Husbands.

Eating Cake.

Handsome men.

Ash and Tim.

37 weeks...last belly pic.

My daddy and his mama.

The party.

My dad just celebrated his 50th Birthday in November. We got together the whole extended family for a surprise party at his favorite restaurant, Real Seafood Co. The surprise part was a success, he had no idea. Even though he said no party, I know he was glad we got everybody together. He is an amazing, generous person and he deserved to be celebrated. Happy 50th Birthday dad!!!