Welcome Baby Bridgit!!

My Sister's baby shower was scheduled for last night at 7.   The girls were so excited to go to the baby shower and had their gifts all ready to go.  At 5:30, my sister called and said she thought her water broke.  Then she called back to say she was going to the hospital.  Guess baby didn't want to miss her party!   Kelli had a rough, long night of labor and we got a call at 7:30 to come on down because she was getting close. 

The girls got to ditch school this morning and we hurried to the hospital.  When I walked in the room.. I saw Chris holding sweet Bridgit.  She is so sweet, tiny (6lbs 11oz) and a perfect little girl.  So sweet. 

Her little cry sounds like a tiny mouse.. so adorable. 

Gigi wanted to be the FIRST one to hold her new baby sister, so she was thrilled, to say the least.

Kam was so excited too.  Owen was excited to hold her for about two seconds and then he was done.  He kept saying "she's so CUTE!"

Her heart is perfect too!

Daddy was taking her off to the nursery so we said goodbye for now.  She has a busy day full of meeting her Grandmas, Grandpas and Sisters.  Welcome sweet Bridgey..  we love you already!!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

We had a busy weekend, but snuck a lot of fun into the mix.  On Friday, I waited for the black friday frenzy to calm down before heading out to snag a few deals myself.  Then I came home and lit my new cinnamon frosting candle and started dragging in the Christmas decorations.  We cranked up holiday music and the kids had fun decorating.  I did my best to convince Carson to let me finally retire our old tree and upgrade, but he wasn't having it.  The kids love our little ol' tree with one missing leg and a glitch in the lights.  It has a lot of memories, so we let the kids do their decorating.

Owen likes to rearrange the ornaments a million times a day and it's not uncommon to find little superhero toys mixed in the branches.  I'm just soaking it all in!

On Saturday, we had a family party at the park and it was not my best day ever.  It was just a moody day for me and I was glad to go to sleep and call it done.  Sunday made up for it when I started off my morning at the salon getting my hair done.  Then after a nice lunch with the family, we took the kids to see 'Rise of the Guardians'.. great movie!! 

Now we are already to Tuesday.. how does that happen?  It's like we blink and it's already the end of the year.   Kam is wrapping up her first semester of Jr High and will be bogged down with finals, the light parade and Holiday orchestra performance.  We have a bunch of holiday parties planned and our weekend trip to Stanford planned for Owen's cath.  December will not be a relaxing month, but will certainly bring lots of fun and memories as it's my favorite time of year!! 

Thankful

Today is Thanksgiving and we have so much to be Thankful for. I am so thankful for my hard working husband who loves and provides for us. We hit the jackpot with our amazing kids and I am so grateful for every single moment we are given with them. I am grateful for our entire extended family. I am so thankful that my kids get to grow up close to all their cousins. I am thankful for my parents and sister for always being there, even when I call a million times a day just to talk. I am thankful for my friends, old and new, the ones who check in just to make sure things are going okay. I am so thankful for all of my heart moms.. a whole group of Ladies that simply understand. I am thankful for our amazing incredible insurance. Owen's therapist that come weekly and are so patient and kind. I am thankful for Kam's teachers at school and dance. We are just so fortunate and my list can go on and on.

Today we celebrated with my family.  My parents always do it up big and we had enough food to feed a small village.  I attempted to take pictures while the adults were finishing up in the kitchen, but it didn't work out so well.  Owen wasn't having it.   
The kids ate out on the patio and Owen didn't eat a single bite of his turkey feast. I'm a little worried about him.. who doesn't love Thanksgiving dinner?!   At least the girls ate it up... and then I found them all drawing on the patio.  Kam's 'sketches' are always so good!!  I can't even draw a good stick figure, so I am amazed by her talent.

Lucy started Kindergarten this year and I love her ABCs.

Liv was drawing something.. but she wouldn't tell me what it was. :)  She's such a funny girl.

Gigi's and her little mouse.

Owen isn't a fan of drawing, but you better believe he was still covered in chalk. I didn't make any edits to this photo, but am I the only one that thinks he looks PURPLE?  His lips look so blue to me lately!  His little toes are too.  I am worried about his lack of appetite, desaturations and he has been really winded.  He can't even get through a full sentence without a few deep breaths.  I am a little anxious and nervous about his upcoming cath in three weeks at Stanford.  Many prayers please.

The kids broke out the bubbles and had a great time!  I love this picture because it shows how much the littles look up to Kam.. they LOVE her!!  Look at Liv making her bubble blowing face anticipating those bubbles...

We had a fantastic afternoon and we are so stuffed.  Carson and the kids were in bed before 8 and I would join them if I didn't have to wait up for night meds.  Next week, we will be adding another baby girl to this crew.. Liv, Lucy and Gi will be big sisters to baby Brigit.  Like I said.. we have SO much to be Thankful for.