Two Cute Girls on a Hot Day

So yesterday wasn't the hottest day ever but it was humid. We were all doing everything we could to cool off but nothing worked. Elaina spent the day passed out and this was one of the hottest parts of the day. Keira wanted her picture taken too but wouldn't back up from the camera. We are glad that there is a cooling trend heading our way. We are tired of being hot. I am officially ready for fall. If it wants to come early fine by me.

Forever Sisters

So Keira has decided that this big sister thing might be ok. She has gotten used to the crying and thankfully Elaina is pretty good about not crying too much. Just a little shout out every once and a while that she is hungry or wants a little attention. I was holding Elaina and Keira jumped up on the couch and tried grabby her away from me. After having a little talk about being gentle with the baby (not for the last time I am sure) I let her sit and hold her. She hasn't wanted to before now. So they are best friends now and Keira just loves the baby and was so excited that she was still here this morning when she woke up. Aren't we all? :)

Elaina Noelle

Elaina Noelle was born July 31, 2008 at 1:43 pm. She was 7 lbs 14 oz and 21 inches. I was induced at 7 am so she came quickly (although it didn't seem like it at the time!) Keira likes her except for when she cries. Then Keira tends to break down into tears too. Hopefully that will be short lived. We just got home so we are happy to just relax and have life get back to "normal."

Last Belly Picture

Here is my last belly picture one day shy of 40 weeks. I am going to be induced on Thursday so no matter what happens the baby should be born by then. Keep your ears open for the word. :)

Still More Pictures of the New House Waiting for New Baby

Ok so here are a bunch of pictures of our new house. We moved in on Saturday and have been working hard to get settled since we have no idea when the new member of our family will be joining us. As you can see, we are not quite ready since the nursery is the least ready room in the house. Before we moved in we painted most of the inside of the house and recarpeted (when I say we I mean every one except me. ) Keira's room is in transition because we are going to decorate it and get bunkbeds so she can have a "big girl" room. But for right now we are keeping the crib so she doesn't have too many transitions at once. She is doing really well though. The backyard is a nightmare and we have killed everything in the backyard on purpose so we can yank it all out and start over again. So much to do, so little time (and money). Hopefully, our new baby will join us soon. I am ready for her! Look below for more pictures!

New House Waiting For a New Baby

Yummy Cake

So I finally got some pictures of Keira eating her special cupcake that Grandma Marcia (Mama as Keira calls her) made her. It had a K on it which Keira loved and she had so much fun eating it. Who wouldn't?