Baby World

Friday is a great day in baby world. Star is officially off the crazy meds that had her flying yesterday. She enjoyed a great day of recuperation and rest. She even squeezed in some Wheel last night. (I, however, enjoyed Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with Jackson last night.) Okay, back to baby. Avonlea Jane is the picture of a healthy baby. All functions are normal and she has a healthy appetite. We have enjoyed the help of the nursery here at Memorial City. It is surreal to be back on the same floor we were on with Madison 9 years ago! We even recognize some of the staff.

I took the kids to school this morning and got to the hospital around 9:15 or so. Star and I enjoyed some good awake time with Avi. Marcy ( Mom-in-Law) brought Hope to visit this morning. She (Hope) will be on the learning curve in the weeks to come with new baby sis. She is so intense about getting to hold her. 2 year olds are "handsy"! Dean-na (our good friend and Stephen's co-worker) has Hope for a bit this afternoon. Everyone is happy!

Will check back later.

Updated photos

Avonlea and mom are doing great today. It is a serious day of napping and eating for both.
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Avonlea Jane Smith : 7lbs 3oz, 19.5inches born on 2/18/09

The Labor Day!

All is well at Memorial City. Star is resting and the drugs are beginning to speed this process along. We arrives at about 9am this morning. Star's mom and Hope are here with us for the time being. We are estimating a late afternoon arrival! Stay tuned!

Wow. . I'm so past due on an update!

Here are some Halloween pics!  The fourth baby is my nephew, Firefighter Caden.

    

Moving and Ike-ing

Well, looks like we chose Hurricane Ike's big weekend for our big move! Thankfully, Stephen and the moving crew got all of our stuff from the storage building to the new house today. . .and quite a bit of our condo stuff, too.

Instead of being at the new house unpacking (like I'm anxious to do, of course), we'll be spending the weekend at the condo riding out the storm.

The name of the game is holding plans loosely. . . God knows and He will strengthen us for today.

If you would, pray especially for my parents and grandmama. Grandmama's nursing home issued a mandatory evacuation (it's near NASA), and so she is now at my mom's house. The crazy thing is that my parents' house is also in a mandatory evacuation zone.  . and my grandmama is bed ridden and requires around the clock care.. . so pray for them, please. :)

OK. . that's the update! :) Thought I'd share. . .

First Day of School Pics and Baby News. .

Our two school kids! They were excited. . and both had great starts to the school year.

Aren't they cute??

This is a rare family pic from Labor Day at my parents' house. We celebrated my sister's and my dad's birthdays.

And in other news .. . .for my blogging friends who may not know already, our family will be growing. . . and she's a GIRL!!  We had an ultrasound today and got a clear shot! :) Praise the Lord!  We are excited and amazed at God's plans for our family.