Home!!

 

Together at last!!! Yes. There was running and screaming. Lots of excitement!!

 

Man. Talk about helpful!!! Already the girls have proven they are up to the task of being the best big sisters EVER!!!

 

Poor Maria. Always sick when we have a newborn!! We took precaution the first day and then she was able to hold Ella the 2nd without the blanket.

 

Eli loves his little sister too! At first he said she was scary. Then he started copying her noises EXACTLY. It is hilarious!!! Needless to say the noise level can get pretty loud!!!

He was a little more interested in the money he made off Yaya. She fully taught him to cough in his elbow.... EVERY TIME!!! I guess bribery does work.

 

Of course the grand folk are smitten. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family!!

Papa has really been a lifesaver with swimming!! He's been picking up the girls from school and taking Christina to and from practice. He has saved my soul and sanity.

 

Our first night home we had a fabulous meal from Ramya. It was so thoughtful. It's Maria's favorite soup and utterly delicious. She also brought pie. It was just so nice to relax and have a hot meal.

Thanks Ram.

 

After dinner the kids whisked Ella away like it was the most natural thing on earth. Into the playroom to play and discover together!!

 

Maria so happy to finally have her without blockage. She's been really good about not kissing her. Every time she holds her she talks about how she can't wait to kiss her.

 

Ella beat out Maria for biggest baby weight wise!!

 

Our sweet neighbor came over to tell us she was going on vacation. She is the most wonderful neighbor!! She was very worried I might need her during the day and was pleasantly surprised to find the baby already here!! She brought over the most beautiful socks!! So excited for Ella to wear them at church and during photo shoots.

 

Thanks Luanne!

 

So far all is going so well. It is so relaxing and comfortable at home! We moved Eli into the blue room and Joe and him are bunk mates for a little while... just until Ella is sleeping more soundly.

 

Nursing is going really well. Working on our latch still.

Healing is going really well.

The house is clean and comfy thanks to Joe.

We're being fed by great friends!! Alicia and Sister Dalton also brought by AMAZING dinners!!

(Very tender chicken, potatoes, yummy salad.... spaghetti... great desserts!!)

I'm running on adrenaline... hence, blogging is done!!

 

It just really has been so peaceful and wonderful. Ella is a sweet miracle and I can't imagine life can get more blissful. We've been doing lots of skin to skin and my milk is in. Hooray!!