Tuesday, October 18, 2005

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Okay there are way to many good pictures. I can't take the time to put them all on our blog. So if you want to see more you'll have to go to our flickr account.

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I think this is so sweet. Grandpa & Haley!

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Mom, please just let me sleep. I'm so sleepy.

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This is one of the many cool sights at the Southfield Library. Elizabeth loves to go there.

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My precious limp baby!

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As long as I can have my sunglasses...I'm happy!

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Our attempt at getting a family picture. This is a side of Morgan you don't get to see very often.

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Look at grandma!

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We finally got a half way desent shot with the help of grandpa dancing behind grandma holding the camera.

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Haley and Grandpa bonding time!

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My Haley Girl!

Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Family of Five!

It's amazing how a few days ago it was hard for me to visualize what it would be like to have three kids. Now it's hard to imagine life without my sweet little Haley. The night before last she gave us a big scare. We were in bed not quite asleep yet and we heard her spit up and then struggle to breath. Both Hans and I jump up to see what was going on. She wasn't breathing well at all and she was throwing her head back kind of spastic. It looked almost like she was having a seizer. Very scary. My tiny little babies life flashed before my eyes! We didn't get much sleep that night. Every time Haley's breathing would change we would have to make sure she was okay. We thank God for giving us Haley and for protecting her. Now when I hear her cry I'm reminded that at least she's breathing and I thank God!

Thanks to my mom being here adjusting to three kids has been a breeze so far. It's been a tremendous blessing to have her undivided attention. That is one benny to having an out of state baby. Not that we want to make a habit of that!

I feel really great. It's hard for me to remember to take it easy because I feel fine. Jeanne, you will be happy to know that I am limiting my holding time with my older girls. It's not so hard with Elizabeth but my Morgan is missing her mommy! I will be glad when I can freely pick my girls up.

I did post a few more photos on our flickr account so feel free to click on the photos link to view them.

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Sleeping babies are just to cute!

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Haley is a sleepy head!

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Elizabeth thinks it's a lot of fun when Haley moves her arms and touches Elizabeth.

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Elizabeth loves to play with sissy. She'll tell Haley "I'll be back to play with you later" before she leaves her to go do something else.

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Elizabeth studies her new baby!

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When I call Haley "my Haley" Elizabeth is quick to correct me "No she's my Haley"

Monday, October 03, 2005

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Elizabeth wanted to share her sun glasses with her sissy.

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And another cute one!

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Just so you don't forget I have another cute one too.

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Saturday, October 01, 2005

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Hans gives me lessons on how to get the baby out.

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12:00 I had decided I wasn't going to expect to have the baby today. After a day and a half of strong contractions that would come and go I was emotionally wore out of thinking about "this might be the real thing". So to fill my day Elizabeth and I started making a double batch of bannana bread. During that time the contractions started up again. I didn't pay to much attention. However, when they were consistently coming every five minutes and the presure I was feeling had changed I was pretty sure we were going to have another baby soon. While the bannana bread finished cooking I made the phone calls to the birth center, doc, etc. Leesa came and got the girls...and as soon as the bannana bread was done we were off to the birth center.

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I was grateful for my time in the tub. I wish I could have birthed in there.

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Hans is good labor support!

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Morgan couldn't take her eyes off her new baby.

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Three beautiful girls. We are blessed!

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Yes Hans is once again dealing with "Sudden Daddy Shock Syndrome".

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Introducing Haley Jean Stol!!! She's already holding her head up.