Thursday, October 28, 2010

We’re HOME!

Although Anna was sad to leave her beautifully decorated crib at the hospital, we were eager to get home last Thursday! And, yes, it has taken me a week to post these pictures . . . be forewarned that if our blog suffers it is because a) we are chasing boys, b) staring at our adorable lovebug, OR c) our eyes have spontaneously shut and will not open again! IMG_3470

We got Miss Anna all dressed up for the ride home!

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Somehow, we managed to have the same hospital room that we had with the twins (Hatch got his own bed—lucky Daddy!), and one of the greatest things was that several of my wonderful nurses from last time were my nurses again. I LOVE nurse Margaret—she sent us home when we had the boys, and she bid us farewell with Anna, too. She is so sweet!

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Welcome Home!

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The boys ADORE their sister . . . it is so sweet to watch them with her. They always want to know “what Anna doin’?” . . .

William says “HI An-NA!” about 25 times a day, and Hudson is especially interested in trying out Anna’s paci, bottles, and bouncey seats. They are wonderful big brothers!

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Please excuse the blur . . . I am simultaneously trying to take pictures and protect Anna from being smooshed by her brothers’ love!

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We have spent a lot of time staring at our sweet girl . . . we really just love her so much!

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Oh, the CHEEKS!

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On Saturday, we asked Hudson what he wanted to do, and without hesitation, he screamed “AN-MALS!” So, off to Maymont we went . . . now, don’t be misled here . . . it took us about 11 hours to get our act together and 4 out of the 5 of us cried on the way there, but once we were there, it was great. :)

Our new routine . . . Anna in the stroller and the boys “helpin’” to push!

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Checking out the flowers and bugs with Daddy

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Checking on Baby sis . . .

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We think Anna liked the bunnies the most at Maymont . . . but we’re not really sure . . .

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Miss Priss met Mr. Precious this weekend, too! She thought he was very fun!

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Lovin’ on Auntie Katie

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Anna with the Larson trio! IMG_3510

This little love is so talented

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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Anna and her Brothers!

Great news!  Anna was freed from the tanning bed today!  We are working on keeping her hydrated (the tanning bed really takes it out of you, you know!) and well-fed so that we can head home in the morning.  We’ve had a great day with her!IMG_3450

Today, Anna wore a little dress that belonged to Sugie!  The nurses keep coming in  to see how cute she is!  It is so precious! IMG_3305 IMG_3306

We had another fun visit today . . . here is Mommy with her three little loves! IMG_3316

Hudson checks out his sister . . .  IMG_3317

William says hi . . .  IMG_3328

. . . as we practice only touching Anna’s toes!  William identifies Anna’s parts and then says “OH!”  It is adorable!IMG_3331 IMG_3336

Our sleeping sweetie . . . we adore this little one!IMG_3367 IMG_3377

Doesn’t she look adorable in Sugie’s dress? IMG_3391 IMG_3393 IMG_3449

And, a few more from yesterday . . . please excuse the blur! 

Mommy’s sweet boys brought her some beautiful flowers!  They came running in the room with them—it was adorable!

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They also made Anna some very nice art!

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W decorated Anna’s basinette with lots of fun stickers

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Special snacks and snugglin’ Daddy!  IMG_3172 IMG_3174  IMG_3177 IMG_3181

Checking out Baby Sister . . . this one makes me laugh!

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Rascals!

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Smooches!  IMG_3211

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Proud Big Brother! IMG_3215

Anna cries . . . what is THAT?  IMG_3238 IMG_3239 IMG_3251 Our best attempts at family photos . . .   IMG_6624  IMG_6685

And, Anna had a special ni-night time when Auntie Katie read her first story to her! IMG_3298

Good night all . . . hopefully the fun will continue at home tomorrow!