Meet Ellie!

Let me introduce Ellie! She was born on Friday, June 10th at 8:02 a.m. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 21 inches long. She is an angel! We are so very blessed to have her here in our family. I can't express how much I love her already, it is absolutely crazy how that happens! We sure are glad you are here Ellie!

We were scheduled at 7 a.m. but an emergency c-section came in so we got bumped back just a little. The anesthesiologist was awesome and let my mom in too. The rule is one support person in the OR but it was so great to have here there as well as Eric. If only they let in more, sorry Dad! Dad got to come in to see us in the recovery room. It was so great to have you both there with us.

I am so grateful to have Eric by my side through all of this. I really couldn't do it without him.

Look at those neck muscles! She wasn't even an hour old! Poor kid was mad at something!

Rachel, Livy, and Hannah can't get enough of holding her. They were all so excited and nothing but smiles to see their new little sister. They are always asking about her and wanting to change her clothes. They can't contain their excitement! I am so happy that they are thrilled with her! Colt could care less. The best part about coming to the hospital for him was playing with the curtain. He barely gave me the time of day in the hospital but has come to love me again since we got home!

She has been such an awesome baby so far. I know that could change but we are enjoying it for now! We just love you little Ellie!

I can't believe that when I found out I was pregnant I wasn't jumping off the walls. Now when I look at her I am so super ecstatic about having her here that I would give anything for her. Heavenly Father sure knows best.

#4, he's a pro! Eric stayed with me in the hospital both nights and most of the days. It was fun just to have so alone time with him and Ellie. We spent most of the time trying to decide on a name and I want to thank him for giving in to me! Ellie was my pick! Thanks for being a great dad and husband. I love you!

With Grammy and Poppy here they kids have been so loved and entertained. Hannah and Jovi, an awesome babysitter they brought with them to help out, have also been huge helps. The kids have been swimming a ton and can now actually do some swimming. I can't believe how much they have improved while we were in the hospital!

Twice I have tried to get a picture of her with a bow on and this is what happens before I can grab the camera again!

We are so happy you are here Ellie. We love you so much and are so grateful for our Father in Heaven and his plan for us and our family. He sure knows best and knows we were missing you here. We are so happy to have you here in our arms.

Ready or Not!

Tomorrow morning is the big one! We will welcome baby #4 into our family! I can't believe the day is here already! It's crazy. I love our little growing family and I can't wait to meet this sweet no name girl! Here we go, ready or not!

Just Hanging Out

Just some pictures of my kiddos pre-baby. They have been loving outside and swimming. The girls have improved so much in just a week. We have had sickness of one kind or another for about a month in our house so we haven't hung out with anyone, just ourselves! But I have gone crazy some days and other days totally enjoyed this time we had before baby girl arrives. These are just some pictures, I don't know how they got so out of order, of swimming, hanging out, and Colt playing with a bug. He loves to watch them and squish them as he tries to play with them! I love these three. I am happy to add another little one but it's also scary thinking of not having as much time for these three love bugs! I love you guys!

A Bunch More Pictures

Here are more fun pictures from Austin. I think Grandma only made it in one picture. That is sad. Sorry mom. I will try and be better next time taking some! She was always busy with one of the grand kids!

And Charlie and Michelle left early so I don't have as many of them either. But I love this one!

Jumped right out of the water onto daddy duty, dripping wet and all! So fun to see Rich and Erin as parents, they are awesome!

Me and the bros. These guys are so much fun. I miss having them around.

Bad pic of me but the only one I had with Zeke.

My man. Thanks for a great week hon!

We were lining up for a picture but you know this doesn't look good for Erin, she's about to get thrown in. Luckily for my I was pregnant or I think we all would have gotten it!

Grammy, Poppy, and Zeke. He was passed to everyone and did so good! What a little sweetie.

Hannah tried to give me the evil eye, but couldn't hold it!

Colt and his buddy Poppy. They were always hanging out having fun. Can't wait to see you guys again soon! It was so fun to get together! Every time we get together I realize all over again how blessed we have to have so much family. Love you guys for so many reasons.