Welcome Jonah Whitt!

We are so excited to announce the arrival of the newest member of our family, Jonah Whitt. Our sweet baby boy was born a little earlier than expected (38 weeks on the nose) on October 25, 2014 at 10:06 am. He weighed 6#13 oz and is doing wonderfully. We were surprised by his blonde head of hair but we couldn't be more thrilled with him. 

The moment I got to meet my new baby boy! So happy to finally got to meet this little guy and see him healthy, pink, and breathing so well on his own. 

Brand new, slightly stunned post birth, and in need of his first bath. 

We love how excited Lucas and Haley have been about their baby brother. They have been begging to hold him and showering him with kisses (feb neo work-up here we come). Or rather Haley keeps asking to "hold it." She thinks baby brother is her personal baby doll. We have to stay close for damage control. 

We have had so much family help and so many visitors right off the bat and we are so thankful.  

I am one lucky Mommy. So much love from this bunch. 

Can't believe we're actually a family of five! Wow. Now to see if we can fit all of us in one car... the verdict is still out. 

 

So much excitement!

And so happy to be bringing Jonah home! Welcome home little man!

Back to School

It's that time of the year "again" even though at our house it's our first back to school! Lucas started Kindergarten today. I can't believe my little man is ready for packed lunches, carpool lines, and a homeroom teacher. Let's hope I'm ready. 

Ready with a new wardrobe of Randolph school clothes (yes, school uniforms) with shirts always buttoned all the way (he insists), a big "Schultuete" (a German tradition) filled with goodies from Oma, and his sweet smile, Lucas let us get a few shots of him this morning before heading off on his big day. 

I think little sister was a bit jealous of the pretty caterpillar cone. A few more years little one...

And even a few shots with mom and dad. I'm going to have to savor that on his way in to school this morning he still let us hold his hand! These moments are precious and I'm afraid fleeting.

And a picture with Mrs. Bernick, his new teacher.

 

                                             
Proudly showing off his name on the "K"

And little miss Haley also had her first day of "school" last week. She started preschool (or maybe the "Twos" program) at First Christian. She was also very excited and only shed a few tears when mommy left.

My two messes together. Note the upside down sign. :)

And hugs for mommy before heading off to school!

Happy new school year everyone! 

My Munchkins

Love that these two love each other so much.

And give kisses.

And snuggle.

Who Doesn't ...

 ... love a book nook?

Bath Time Fun

Bath time is always an event around here.

Part of the 100 steps of getting to bed.

But we always have time to goof and be silly.

And to make a few faces.

And check out each others tongues.

And for a few grins.

And always for big smiles.

Winters End

It's been a cold winter! Days and days of sub-zero temperatures. And I thought we stayed in the South for a reason. Brr. 

We didn't get too much snow with our cold, cold temperatures but just enough to have a little snow playtime.

And we made use of any warmer days and got outside!

But now it's spring and we're excited to be hanging up our hats and jackets!

(At least hopefully soon...we did have snow again two days ago)!