Happy Birthday Connor Scott! ~ October 14, 2008

Baby Connor was born in the water (in our own bedroom!) at 6:04am, October 14th.

He weighed in at 9lbs. 1 oz., 19"long

This was Madelyn's first glimpse of her baby brother. She was so so sweet with him. She examined all his fingers and toes and wanted to kiss him all over.

The very proud Big Sister

And here's the proud parents. What a joy getting to snuggle together all day in our own bed, in the comforts of our own home. Such an answer to prayer.

Me and my sweet boy...

He was so alert and peaceful all day. Hard to believe that he was only hours old.

This was such a cool moment...catching my content little baby smiling!

Daddy and his kids. He's thinking "Can we really handle this!?"

One last kiss before bed. What an amazing day.

Maddy and her Daddy

This was yesterday afternoon, after Maddy woke from her nap. She was in the sweetest mood and I was able to capture this precious time with Madelyn and Gary. This is kind of their "thing"...wrestling together on the bed and being really goofy with one another. Here's a little window into "Maddy & Daddy time".

Too cute for words. I'm so smitten... (with both of them!)

Another Amazing October Day

This past Saturday, we went to the little Harvest Bash here in New Albany at Doran's family farm. It was a small, local shin-dig and we all had the best time. Many of our local friends also came, so Madelyn loved running around with all the kids, playing in the hay, making a scarecrow, picking out pumpkins and drinking yummy apple cider. What better way to spend a Saturday in the fall. God is blessing us with some amazing weather and we're trying to take full advantage of it!

Sweet Patience

Little baby boy, we're so excited to meet you some day soon. I'm just sitting here thinking about you right now. I'm so curious to know what you look like, to hear the sound of your sweet cry, to look into your eyes, and to feel the softness of your skin. In your own perfect time, I know we will get to meet you soon. I already love you more than words can begin to express.

Fun times with Grandpa

Happy Birthday Madelyn!

What a fun day we've had together! Today is her ACTUAL birthday and we tried to savor every moment...making little Madelyn the true "princess for the day"! I carried the camera with me all day long so that I could capture all the sweet moments from her big day to turn TWO. I'll take you thru a quick journey below.

When she woke up, she was saying "cold" and wanted to bundle up in her sweatshirt. I brought her into the kitchen and propped her on the counter (where she sits every morning to help me make breakfast!) Isn't she so darn snuggly and cute?

I promised to make her favorite breakfast: banana pancakes and eggs. She loves helping stir in all the ingredients (and of course taste-testing the batter!)
After playing around the house all morning, we wanted to get out and enjoy the GORGEOUS day! We went to Easton to eat a picnic lunch and enjoy the fountains with our friends, the Holmes family. Such a great afternoon!

Maddy and Reece playing in the fountains. This is the closest Madelyn has ever gotten to the water. She was being so brave (for her!)

Running, running running!

Fall weather in Ohio is the best!

After a long, late afternoon nap Gary and I decided to treat Madelyn to a fun dinner at Chuck E. Cheese. Of course this was so much fun for the whole family! Here she's playing the popcorn game like a pro.

Slam-the-sharks.

Maddy trying to keep up with the big kids!

It was so cute seeing her put her hands up in the air on this little ride and sway to the music. She had a blast.

And then we loaded up the car...all very tired. But all very worth-it.

Maddy, hope you had a FANTASTIC 2nd BIRTHDAY!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Some funny moments with Maddy today