MASIE LYNNE

She's here! And she's beautiful, healthy, and perfect! ...and we're home :)

Masie Lynne arrived July 11th at 8:37 a.m.

She tipped the scales at 5lbs 14.5oz and stretched to 17" longs.

We are so grateful for our new pink, cuddly miracle.

This is my favorite picture taken of her, so that's why I've listed it first.

It was taken in our home when Masie was 9 days old.

Luke and I were granted the opportunity to spend a lot of time in the hospital with Masie and her birth-mom. We are so grateful that Masie's birth-mom allowed us to get to know her and spend this time with her. It was an amazing experience that we look forward to sharing with Masie when she's older and ready.

Miles can not get enough of his little bundle of a sister.

This was taken while still in the hospital after Masie was given the ok to leave the bilirubin lights needed to correct her jaundice.

Kissy-kissy!

She's already hooked on the bink!

She has gorgeous blue-grey eyes (for now) and deep, dark brown hair.

No poking fun at my baby girl dressed in blue...

This is the snuggly blue outfit Miles came home from the hospital wearing, and I just had to have Masie's picture taken in it as well. As you can imagine we had to pour the 8lbs 8oz infant Miles into it, but it fits Masie just right. Thanks for the outfit Monica :)

Luke and I are so pleased to have the plural words "OUR KIDS" added to our vocabulary - the silly things that make us happy...

Back in a few weeks...

I figured I'd better leave one last post before we head to Utah tomorrow. I can hardly believe that we've only got a few days left until our baby girl arrives. We probably won't be home for a couple of weeks, so plan on viewing tons of photos once we're back with our new addition.

I'm hoping this will all be "real" to me when she finally arrives.

I've already shopped like crazy for her and have found it's a lot more work than buying for Miles. I've got to remember to get the bloomers that go with the leggings that match the bow...

Because I've got all brothers and a little boy, I have a lot to learn about the girly things.

I'm open to any advice you may want to share with me :)

Wish us luck and that our baby girl has a smooth transition into our home.

See you again soon!

Not seen on video

This is my attempt to take a picture of Miles from under his closed door...

Today I was testing out our new baby video monitor. I had the camera pointed at his crib with the monitor setup in my office when I attempted to put him down for a nap. I was having a blast watching him crawl in and out of bed and listen to him sing to himself.

I wasn't getting any work done.

His room got very quiet after nearly an hour, but I could tell he wasn't in his bed because he wasn't showing up on video.

Peeking under his door, I could see that he was finally fast asleep...

So, I tempted fate and snuck in his room to snap some pictures.

Love it!