I couldn't pick a favorite or even a couple that I liked best. Guess I'm one of those moms. :) We've really enjoyed having this sweet little thing around. She is so animated and easy going. She is gaining weight steadily and at her week old doctors appointment she had already passed her birth weight! Now I've just got to get on the ball and get her to sleep through the night. :)

Norah Jane and Aunt Jane

I love family visits! Last Friday my sister Jane and my mom came down for the day. We got to visit and they spent some time with us and Norah. They also came so they could take Gracie, Reece and Violet back to Thatcher. It was such a fun day. Here's some pictures of Norah and her awesome Aunt Jane. When Dan and I think of names for our kids their first name is one that is their very own and their middle is after a family member. My sister Jane is one amazing mom, wife, sister, and person. I admire her so much for the way she nurtures her kids and is so funny, kind and down to earth. I would have to say that aside from our age difference we are the most alike. I just love her to pieces and I hope Norah will take after her. Thanks again for the much needed visit and for spoiling us rotten with diapers, outfits, all that delicious food and for taking the girls! We love you guys.




Love those huge yawns!

Norah Jane McArthur 09/06/09

She is here!!! Two weeks early weighing in at 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 3/4 inches long. Last Sunday I woke up not feeling too well and was having more cramping than usual. Dan suggested that I just go get checked out to be sure things were okay. I didn't really want to. I figured I wasn't feeling that bad and I really hate being in the hospital more than I have too. I got there and the nurse started to do her routine tests. She sampled for amniotic fluid and found nothing. The monitors showed I was cramping with a few contractions here and there. When she checked me she said her head was engaged but I was still only at a three and I would probably be going home later that afternoon. Soon after that I started to bleed and the nurse called my doctor and she told me I would probably be having my baby within the next hour or two. I called Dan so he could get a babysitter and get to the hospital. They got the O.R. prepped and ready and she was born at 11:39 am! I did have a c-section scheduled for the next Sunday and I was really hoping for her to come on 09/09/09 but she decided to come early. :) She is such a beautiful baby and we love her so much. We are so grateful for this sweet little girl and that we get to have her in our family.







I tend to freak out a little as soon as the sheet goes up between me and everyone else. Dan was having fun taking pictures. :)































































My very tired self :)


Norah and I decided to do a little photo shoot while we were in the hospital. There was such great light to work with.



































Dan picked out her take home outfit all by himself. I hadn't bought it yet. He did such a good job. Thanks Sally for the adorable bows!