Reese has arrived!!

Last Saturday night we went out to dinner and then went shopping at Home Goods. I suddenly got very tired and didn't feel quite right so we headed home... I should have known that I was going to go into labor that night. I went to bed that night and woke up at about 2AM to my water breaking. We hung around the house for a while and finally got to the hospital around 8AM (I had to make sure everything was somewhat in order since we did not expect Reese to come three weeks early). I was immediately admitted and the process got started. I had a perfect labor and Reese arrived at 4:05 PM weighing in at 6 pounds and 18 1/4 inches. She was having a few little respiratory issues right at first due to her arriving a little early. She was in the NICU for about 7 hours being closely monitored but was back with us around midnight. Caroline was amazing with Reese, she is the absolute sweetest girl. Reese gave Caroline a baby doll. a play diaper bag filled with goodies and a baby bed. Caroline was so excited and was kissing Reese all over. If you don't know, Caroline is obsessed with her silky pink blanket so of course that is what Caroline gave her baby sister (a new blanket of course) Reese is an absolute perfect baby and such a blessing to our little family. I can't wait for you all to meet her,

Almost Baby time!

We have about three weeks left until Reese arrives... I went to the doctor today and everything is looking good. She weighs a little over 6 pounds and was moving all over the place. I had an ultrasound to check on growth and Reese was hamming it up for the camera. She was yawning, blinking her eyes and you could even see her little nostrils flaring. Amazing! I am 1 cm dilated which really means nothing but it's at least improvement from last week. Now, it's just a waiting game. Here is a picture of me at 36 weeks. I'll keep everyone posted....

Halloween TIME!!

Halloween is FINALLY here... I feel like we have been preparing for this night for two months! Caroline was SO excited she could barely take her nap. She was dressed and ready to go by 5:00 but we had not yet carved our pumpkin so I made her at least take her dress and hat off. Caroline got to decide what shapes she wanted to carve on our pumpkin... very simple! We had a blast trick or treating with Caroline's friends across the street. We are so lucky to have so many kids in our neighborhood. Caroline had no problem walking right up to each house and getting her candy. Our last stop was of course Great Grandma and Great Grandpas house... We had such a fun night! I know... I am a giant bee. Caroline wanted me to dress up as a bee this year so that's exactly what I did. It's the small things that make your kids happy!

Baby Shower for Reese

We were so lucky to have an amazing baby shower for Reese last night hosted by the fabulous Matt and Emily!! Mary came into town for the festivities too. Matt and Emily over did themselves with the decorations, food, drinks etc... We are SO SO lucky to have such awesome friends. It was so fun to spend time with our close friends and family... we are so fortunate to have such wonderful friends. Thank you to everyone that came and celebrated with us... what a special night for us. Now we just get to sit back for the next 5 weeks and wait for Reese.

Halloween Party!!

Caroline had her Halloween party at school today... She had such a great time! Nana was in town so she got to come join in on the festivities. The kids decorated cookies, went trick or treating, decorated pumpkins, decorated prize bags, played pin the face on the pumpkin and read a story. What an action packed morning! Caroline was the cutest little witch!!