Photos! Photos! Photos!

I apologize for the lapse of blogs in the past two months.  The thing is, I've been a little busy.  With this:

And this:

 

 

 



You see, Ellie Kate finally made her debut! I'll have a whole blog post about that later but for now I'm filling this post with photos, photos and more photos.  Mom and her friends are at the beach and have requested a few.  Here you go, ladies! I hope y'all are having a great time!

Mother's Day 2013. This was the day before Ellie was born.

First moments as mother and daughter!

First moments as daddy and daughter.

Caroline's first glance at her baby sister.

Ellie Kate all wrapped up and ready to go home. Notice the pacifier - she refuses to take it now.

This was taken after a very tough photo session with the fabulous Abbie Boudreaux. Ellie would not sleep and fussed the whole time. As soon as Abbie walked out the door, Ellie fell asleep.

Caroline finally conquered her fear of the bridge at the park.  So proud!

Pirate Baby!

Luc and Caroline enjoying some bonding time. That iPad is officially hers.

Ellie loves her sister. Can't you tell?

Ellie learned this face quickly. She uses it often.

First ride in the awesome double stroller! It's a big hit!

Good morning, Mom!

She was fired up about something. Probably eating. She loves to eat.

Just another Friday night on our street. We love our weekly block parties!



"Look, Dada! These hairs are light!"

Mondays are tough in our house because Dad goes to work. We beat the Monday Blues by going to the splash pad.

Caroline did a great job at her Little Gym recital. We are proud parents!



Sweet Ellie Kate learned how to smile!

Caroline and Ellie with Jill and her baby brother, Cole. Ellie and Cole are about 2 weeks apart.

Talking to "Baby Sisser". Caroline won't call her Ellie, only Baby Sisser.

Proud of my little gymnast!

Caroline is the excited one in the back. Can you spot her?

Silly girl!

Just another day in our house. Heels and pigtails!

Ellie's 1 month pictures. Blog post on this later!

Caroline is wearing a bubble that I wore in 1982. Isn't she the cutest?

Caroline is on the left and Ellie is on the right. Caroline is 4 months in the picture, Ellie is 4 weeks. I think we're in trouble!

Caroline at 2 months and Ellie at 4 weeks.

Mom ordered Ellie a Beaufort Bonnet. Ellie loves it! Maybe not.

Silly Pirate Baby.

Caroline loved our day at the pool!

She got too big for her car seat on the stroller, so I put her in the big girl seat. She loves it!

Ellie's first trip to Nordstrom!

Another Friday night on our street. We have around 25 kids on our street!

Celebrating 5 years of marriage!

Happy 4th of July!

Eagle Springs parade with our cutie pie neighbor, J.

Caroline loves to go to the pool with my dad. Mainly because she gets ice cream. That's where her cutie bootie is marching to!

My princesses.

Monday morning cuddles with my ladies.

I swear Ellie gained at least a pound over the past week. She ate every 2 hours for 5 days, so that might explain the rapid weight gain.

Little ladies all ready for church. They look thrilled to be in matching sister outfits.

Ellie was explaining to Luc why she needs a credit card.

Look at our little fashionista!

Ellie and Ms Dora, also known as Glam-ma. I had to take this picture because Ellie wasn't crying! More on her crying in another post...

Ellie's Arrival!

I went to the OB today for my 39 week appointment and she had some great news - Ellie will be here soon!  I am 4 cm dilated and ready to go, so Dr B will induce me at 5:00 on Monday morning unless Ellie makes her debut before then.  I'm hoping Ellie Kate decides to come this weekend as an early Mother's Day present.  Wouldn't that be so sweet of her? :)

Luc and I will keep everyone updated through texts and emails, so be on the lookout for some good news within the next few days!

Ellie Update

No, she's not here yet.  YET.  I say that with a large emphasis on YET because I'm very ready for Elizabeth Kate to make her debut!

I'm just past 38 weeks which means that she's fully grown and ready to be loved on.  That also means I'm sliding into the miserable stage where everything hurts and I'm walking with a waddle.  I'm also sporting a pretty cool "Chinese fighting glove" for my carpal tunnel and a red nose from an upper respiratory infection that is making 38 weeks even less fun.  My doctor was kind enough to prescribe me some awesome cough syrup that helps me sleep!  That stuff is pretty amazing.  I can see why the pharmacy makes you sign a couple of forms to have access to it.  Aside from the nasty cold diagnosis, my 38 week appointment went well.  I'm starting to dilate but Dr B doesn't want me to progress any further until my cold is gone.  I've got one more day on the Z-pack and then I should be good to hold a new baby!  I'm contracting regularly and just waiting for them to get more frequent and intense.  I'm starting to get nervous when I go shopping...my biggest fear is my water breaking in public!  

I've gotten 99% of my To Do list done.  YEAH!  I think the only thing left is to mop the floors and straighten up the Game Room.  I'll be ok if the Game Room is a mess, but I can't bring a newborn home to dirty floors.  She'll remember that and want therapy for it later in life. :)  Ellie's room is all hers now that Caroline has transitioned to her new room upstairs.  I'm hoping that Ellie can sense that I'm ready for her and will come very, very soon.

Here's a not-so-good picture from Wednesday, 38 weeks:

 

I've packed away most of my maternity clothes in hopes that Ellie gets the hint.  I apologize in advance if you see me wear the same outfit in the next couple of days.  I'm rotating the 4 shirts that fit with the same number of shorts that look decent.  I also apologize if you see my calves/ankles/feet.  They've merged.  It's obscene.

I hope my next post includes pictures of Miss Ellie Kate!  Keep us in your prayers until then!