Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Visitors and Lazy Days at Home

The star of the show...
Daddy and the kiddos
(I think all three look annoyed that I am taking
yet another photo...they'll thank me in a few years)
Great Grandpa Earl and Reagan at the hospital
(the inspiration for Bracken's middle name)Reagan jumping on mommy...
Bracken and GG (Grandma Gretchen) Relaxing in the recliner with PaPa Dave
A visit from our friend Blythe
(who used to look really tiny to me - she is 5 months!)
Grandma Carla is all smiles...
(sorry PaPa Ken - don't have any photos of you
with the kids - that is the way to get
onto the blog these days...)

Lucky Girl...

In the last few weeks we have received so many
thoughtful cards and gifts at our door that Reagan
is beginning to think it is her birthday...
She actually sings "Happy Birthday Reagan" as she
opens them including all the gifts for baby brother!
Snuggling with her "baby"
Getting a running start before
jumping on her dance pad!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

A Birthday Surprise for Brother...

To celebrate Bracken's one week birthday
(and to satisfy Reagan's sweet tooth)
Daddy made cupcakes!
Demonstrating the art of sprinkles...
Reagan giving it a shot...
Wouldn't you want one? Mmmm...
Adding her princess candles...
Testing out her handiwork...
Doesn't he look thrilled?
Happy Birthday Brother!

Scenes from around the house...

A few shots from our first week at home...
with lots of hugs and kisses from big sis!
I told him to look serious and this
is what he gave me...
Playtime on the floor
On the move...
Making silly faces.
I think you can guess what he
is doing in this picture...
Our sweet and squishy old man...
Playing nice...

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Our Little Family

Yesterday was our first day at home and
we are all doing well. Bracken is eating and sleeping
most of his day (not so much sleeping at night) while Reagan is
thrilled to have us all home. When we got in the car
to come home she exclaimed "Mommy and baby
come too?!?" with a smile. Life is good.


Big Sis

Reagan had such a big week with the
arrival of baby brother... She did
so well helping out at the hospital and
is doing well in her role as big sis!
(despite her expression in some of these photos... :)
This one is a keeper...
Read lots of books with Daddy.
I'm a new big sis and all I got
was this lousy pin...
Checking things out with great grandma Judy
Loves to hold him and kiss him!
We did have moments of regression...
Shaking hands which she calls "friendship"

Welcome to the World...

Introducing Bracken Earl Bull
born 12:38 pm September 30th, 2009
8 lbs. 14 oz. 19.5 inches long
Here we go...
Smile!
Hanging out with mom and dad after delivery
Already leaving his mark...
Meeting Big Sis!
All cleaned up and getting
aquainted with his fist...
Handsome boy.