Christmas 2008

This Christmas was wonderful! It seems that each year Christmas time gets more and more fun. The boys are really starting to get into all of it. They really were concerned about getting their letters to Santa in time and making sure he would have a snack (brownie and milk) which Anna was able to enjoy the leftover crumbs in the craziness of the morning. They enjoyed wrapping presents for each other and their friends and loved helping Anna open her presents. She received her first baby doll and was pounding on the packaging with excitement. Super cute! The boys were given a lot of similar items (puzzles, batman toys, board games, etc) to cut back on the amount of fighting and yet they still would fight. Boys will be boys. On Christmas eve Anna started to get a cold and what we know now what would turn into pink eye and Andrew awoke at 5:30 Christmas am throwing up. It never fails that someone is sick on the holidays. Alex woke up at 4:00 am on Christmas am very eager but was patient until 6am even though he stayed awake. Needless to say we all took a nap that day.

Journal for Annalise

Wow! The excitement of having a daughter was overwhelming and fun! I was out numbered for years and finding out that you were a girl was so surreal. Alex knew you were a girl and was so excited for a sister. Andrew really didn't understand yet. Daddy was excited but nervous about a daughter. The buying spree had already began. I had been saving girl clothes for years awaiting the day, hoping to have a daughter to where the cute outfits. Your due date was February 14th. I was only hoping you would come early, impatiently waiting to meet my daughter. Dr. Thompson was worried that you were getting too big so he encouraged me to have you early. You arrived on your daddy's birthday, February 7th at 10:50 at night. You came very quickly and Grandma and Grandma Rose were there to watch the miracle of your birth. Four generations in one room, amazing. You were smaller than we imagined you being. 7pounds 7oz. You had a ton of black hair that stood on end after your bath and your nails were so long I had to cut them. Your brothers came to meet you. Alex was immediately in love and wouldn't stop touching and holding you and Andrew thought you were neat but he really loved playing with the automatic bed. A day I will never forget. Love you Anna!

Journal for Andrew

The excitement of a second child can not be explained. The thought of having another baby is great and having another son great. I was so excited to find out that you were a boy. Daddy, Grandma, Aunt Jennifer, and Alex were there for you sonogram and I was the one to see that you were a boy. We were all excited and I was eager to see how you two boys would interact, fight, stand up for each other, be brothers. I was due with you on Aunt Audrey's birthday and she was hoping that you would come and share her birthday. I was inpatient and encouraged your arrival on January 26th. You came very quickly and much easier than your brother. My first thought when I saw you was ' he is so big'. You were 8pounds 1oz. and you looked BIG. I felt great immediately after having you and you slept a lot right after you were born. The best part was introducing you to your brother. He checked you over and really liked you (you brought him a spiderman toy). He became very protective of you immediately. You were a good sleeper and loved the boppy pillow. You were such a great addition to our family. Love you Andrew!

Journal for Alex

You were and unexpected suprise for your dad and I. We were so excited for your arrival and yet scared not knowing what to expect. Your due date was July 4th and with my birthday on the 2nd I was really hoping you would share my birthday. I was so sure that you would be born before the 4th that we didn't make any plans for celebrating the 4th of July. I sat at home waiting, waiting and yet cherishing every minute of you bouncing around in my belly. You finally came to us on the 8th after a little encouragement and you were perfect. 7 pound 13 ounces and 21 inches long. You were born at 6:43 pm and it was love at first sight. Daddy was so excited and kept saying how 'amazing' everything was. Going home was nice but a little scary. With your first child you don't really know what to expect and we would just sit and hold you. You were a easy baby. You liked to be held, nurse, and loved your swing. Still cant believe that you are ours! Love you Alex!

First entry

This is my first attempt to learn how to Blog. For someone who isn't computer savvy, I am sure stepping out of my box. Please be patient with me as I am learning. I have great hopes to learn how to do this well as a way of journaling for my children as they are growing up so quickly.