New Baby Lily Ann

I love this little girl!!!  I think it helps that she has my name and is the sweetest thing I ever saw. :)  It makes me wish I was having a girl.  I hadn't REALLY cared too much until I got to spend a week with her.  So cute.

Being an Aunt is the best!  My sister has flown all over the country to help me when my boys were all born -- and it was so fun to FINALLY be able to go and spend some time with her.  I don't know how much I helped, but it was fun to get visit and hold the baby -- I wish I had more time!!!  We'll be back soon for sure.  The big boys are dying to meet Lily (and play with their cousins).

I was happy to spend time with my nieces and nephews.  It made me realize how busy it gets when you have teenagers that have to be to all sorts of practices and games.  I did get to play with the little ones and they helped me entertain Sam (I left Taylor with the big boys for 5+ days!!  What a champ - eh?) Here is a shot with Laura while we were out running errands and trying to pass the time by taking pictures. :)

My sister is a champ.. after 12 hours in the hospital, she came home to take care of the other 5 kids she has.  She was up and running straight away -- I don't know how she does it.  I never saw her in her PJ's once and for me that is a REAL step when I finally decide it's time to get dressed after a new baby. :)

Lily was pretty healthy for being 2 weeks early.  But when she was 5 days old she had to go into the lights for a couple days -- that was sad.  It's a little suitcase they bring and they have to be in there 24/7 (except for feedings).  Look at her tiny little body.

Yay -- for babies!  I love you Lily Ann.