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Well, I haven't updated or taken pictures for that matter because the boys and I have been sick. The boys still have runny noses and coughs and now I've got a cold. Thanks boys! I'm just hoping that Claire doesn't get it.

Claire is doing well. She's been going 5 hrs at night. You would think I would be rested more, but I'm not! Dumb cold!

Today I'm going to try to get some pictures for our Christmas card of the kiddos. I'm not holding my breath tho and not sure I'll really get anything out. I'm pretty sure it will be stressful and I'll give up. :)

random pics

This picture was taken when we got home from the hospital. The boys were excited to check out their new sister!!And here's Claire in her coming home outfit! sleepy head!

In her new swing. Not too sure what she's thinking.

Taking a sponge bath.

And I don't have many pics of the boys with Claire because Andrew started coughing the day after we got home. We took him to the doctor yesterday and he has bronchitis. He has to use the breathing machine and the medicine is making the boy HYPER!! I seriously hate it!! It does seem to be working tho. And, of course, Blake is now coughing. LOVELY!

My parents are here. It's been very nice having the extra help and extra hands around. They got here Sunday evening and are leaving Friday...the same day Matt goes back to work. I'm sure it will be pretty chaotic that day!!

claire update

We took Claire to the doctors yesterday for a check up. She weighed in at 8 pounds 4 ounces. We go back Wednesday for another weight check...and to make sure her color is getting better.

So far she's done fairly well at night. We had one night where she was not a happy camper, but Daddy gave her a bottle and that was all she needed. I usually wake her at 2 AM and 6 AM to eat. Not sure how long she would go if I let her, but since she's a little jaundice I wake her. We are still in the honeymoon phase tho...you know, where they just eat and sleep all the time.

Showing off her muscles!

The boys are adjusting really well. Better than I expected. It probably helps that they have each other to play with. Blake loves to come sit by me while I'm feeding but there isn't any jealousy there...yet! :) Andrew loves to hold her, but he's had a cough so once he gets better he'll be able to touch her again.

Checking out the fish!

I have realized what free time I did have is no longer. :) Someone is always needing something. I'm sure my first day alone with all three kiddos will be interesting.

I know the quality of the pics aren't that great. I took them without a flash and didn't have time to photoshop them.

Well, that's it from here!

Claire Elizabeth

I can't believe she's finally here!!

8 lbs 13 oz

21 inches

11/16/2009

2:49 PM

With her proud big brothers...

We are all doing well! We got home today and are trying to get into the swing of things!! Andrew is smitten by Claire and talks about how beautiful she is. :) Blake just smiles when he sees here, but tells me he's so excited I am home. We are definitely blessed with some sweet kiddos!

the big day!!!

So, it looks like Monday we will FINALLY get to meet Miss Claire Elizabeth! I went to the doctor and while I'm not a 2 she said she would go ahead an induce me. I'm SO ready!!

Until then....

camping

Matt's been dying to take the boys camping out back now that the weather has been nice. He figured he'd better do it now before Claire gets here.

Here's their setup....

The boys were ALL excited. It's definitely all they have been talking about today. Before Matt got the tent set up I asked Blake where he was going to sleep tonight and he told me the grass. :) Pretty much in my opinion!

Waiting on Daddy to say it's time!!!

I think they are just a wee bit excited!
It's 8:00 PM and the lights are out. (almost an hour past their bedtime!!!) I told Matt if they don't make it through the night not to wake me!! :)

deep thoughts by Andrew and update

A: Mommy, you have a big ol' belly!

Me: Thanks, Andrew.

A: It's like a big ol' balloon!

Me: Yes, it kind of is.

A: Is it going to pop once Claire comes out?

Me: No, it will probably take a year to get rid of it. :)

A: Huh?

The things that boy comes up with crack me up!

Anyway, I went to the Dr. Thursday and she said I'm barely a 1. If I'm not a 2 by next Thursday she doesn't want to induce the following Monday...Nov. 16th. I was NOT happy when I heard this news. I'm really ready for Claire to get here! I wasn't a 2 when I was induced with Andrew (who was 5 days late) and I wasn't a 2 when I was induced with Blake who was a week early. I get induced because it's just easier with Matt's schedule and stuff and she won't do it until I'm 39 weeks. So, I need some prayers that I'm a 2 by next Thursday or y'all might see me on the news for going psycho on my Dr.!!! Seriously, I know God's timing will be perfect and it will all work out.

happy halloween!!

Thomas the Tank and Darth (or Dark as Andrew says) Vader!!

Family pic before going out to get the goods!!

This is BIG PUMPKIN as Blake calls him. This was Blake's favorite blow-up. We had to drive by it all the time to see if it was up. Blake was SO excited to get his picture made with BIG PUMPKIN!!!

Andrew's favorite was mean ghost. This was another blow-up we had to drive by and look at. I'm glad we have a month before Christmas blow-ups are up!! The boys had a blast trick-or-treating and the weather was perfect! It's crazy to think next year we'll be taking 3 kiddos trick-or-treating!!

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I must say that the ugly pumpkins aren't so bad at night...it's just during the day!