And Baby Makes Five

She is here at last!  On Tuesday, July 27th at 1:48 p.m. our Tessa Charlotte was born.  She weighed in at 7 pounds 8 ounces and 20 3/4 inches long.  Everything went wonderfully, and we're all doing well.  I took advantage of the full 48 hours insurance allows you to be in the hospital, and just enjoyed the quiet time holding Tess.  With Ellie and Matt in the house, there won't be enough of those quiet hours to just hold a newborn.  I loved it.

Here are some pictures taken a few hours after she was born:

We're completely in love with this girl.  Ellie and Matt beg to hold her and can't get enough of their Baby Tess.  Ellie looked up at me with a smile yesterday and said, "Now we have two chicas in our family!"  Today while looking at Tess sleeping she said, "She's OUR baby and we get to keep her in our family forever!"  Smile.

Wanna Go Nana's!

A few days ago, Matt came to me holding a swim diaper and said, "Wanna go Nana's!"  Smart kid.  I immediately called Nana and arranged a pool day.  The kids have recently taken to jumping into the pool from the top of the hot tub, and for some reason yesterday I asked if they were brave enough to try the diving board.  They were, and we spent an hour there before I was too exhausted (er, pregnant) to chase them around the deep end of the pool.  They were exhausted enough for good naps, and I got to spend some much needed time alone poolside.  Whew.  Thanks for taking such good care of us Nan!  We love you - not just your pool!