Going for a Walk...

During my paternity leave we've gotten into the habit of taking an evening walk around the neighborhood.  I drag Joshua and Alyssa in the wagon while Heather pushes Emily in the stroller.  Everyone seems to like it and it gives us a chance to check out our neighbors!

Thing 1 and Thing 2 playing the blues on their harmonicas...


Mom and Emily's newborn stroller...


Snug as a bug in a rug!


Everyone likes a good walk!

One Week Old!

Emily survived her first week in this world!  Here are some photos at the one week mark...

Is that a little smile?!


It is a little smile... must be a good dream!


It was an exhausting first week!


Happy one-week birthday, Emily!


Little baby feet...


Tuckered out...


Little baby fist...


Working on her "A-Okay" signal...


Tiny ear...


Little legs...


Big yawns...


She's awake!


Looking good, Emily!

Meet the Extended Family!

We've had lots of visitors since Emily was born and we greatly appreciate all the help!  Here are some pictures of Emily with her relatives... at least those willing to be in a picture!

Nana and Emily...


Nana and Emily... again...


Grandad and Emily...


Brad, Emily, and Aunt Megan...

First Bath at Home!

Emily's reaction to her first bath was along the same lines as her brother and sister.  At this point she's had several baths and she's starting to get used to them.  Here are some photos from the first bath!

Not bad... maybe she'll like it...


Ahhh... there's what we've come to expect!


Hi Mom!


Almost done...


Warm and cozy in my towel!


Time to get dressed


I know... the fun never stops!


Almost there...


All done!


Clean happy baby!


Dad and Emily...

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Heather celebrated her 37th birthday this year... only two days after Emily was born!  That Emily is walking on thin ice by moving in on Mom's birthday!

Happy Birthday, Heather!


The best thing about birthdays are the cupcakes!


Yum!


Joshua providing a little help with the candles...

Hanging Out Around the House

Here are some photos of Emily hanging out around the house with her family during her first week at home!

Picnic in the sunroom... but where's Emily?!


Ahhh... sleeping in the corner...


At least she has Ariel, Belle, and Cinderella to keep her company...


And, of course, Alyssa...


Screaming...


Sleeping...


Screaming...


Doing the sprinkler... she learned that one from her brother Joshua!


Sitting on the couch?!


What a show-off!


Watching her first ND game!  Go Irish!  She may have high expectations after this season!

Homecoming!

After a day in the hospital, Emily was ready to come home!  Little did she know what she was getting in to... otherwise she may have taken advantage of an extra day of peace and quiet!

I'm ready to go home!


Emily's homecoming outfit...


Safety first... Emily buckled in to her car seat...


Ready to go!


Welcome home... this is the garage floor!


Joshua took it upon himself to head up the welcoming committee...


Joshua and Alyssa welcome Emily home!


She couldn't be more excited!


Helping Mom...


Mom, Emily, and Alyssa