Happy Birthday, Princess!

Our baby girl is 2! Having a new baby right now reminds me of how new and tiny Rebecca was two years ago. Now she runs, carries on full conversations, and loves to take care of babies of her own.

I was so excited to do a party for Rebecca with our families, and I worked so hard. I was a little sad to have to leave it early to hurry to the hospital after my water broke. (Of course, it was totally worth it!) I don't think Rebecca noticed, though. She was screaming with glee from the moment her sweet Steven gave her her first gift that afternoon to the moment she had to go to bed. Thanks so much to both our families for helping our girly girl's birthday so special!

Rebecca is such an amazing big sister. She asks all the time to hold her and loves giving Baby Daniel lots and lots of hugs and kisses.

Happy Halloween!

This year Halloween was particularly special because that was the day we brought Daniel home. The kids were so excited to finally have him home! How fitting that the night had a party feel. My mom came over to pass out candy with Daniel and me while Adam took Steven and Rebecca trick-or-treating. They had a blast and scored a TON of candy! (Yum!!!) It was really fun to see a tall hot dog walking around with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell.

Before Halloween we went to the pumpkin patch a couple times--once with friends, and once with the Halls. The kids really loved getting to pick out their own pumpkins. I love the feel of fall, and I loved all the yummy foods and beautiful colors that come with it.

Daniel Bruce

8 lbs. 9 oz. and 20.5 inches of pure joy!

Our sweet baby boy is finally here! He was due November 1st, and we were going to induce by the 8th. He surprised us and came a few days early on October 29th--sharing his birthday with two awesome cousins! We were right in the middle of a family birthday party for Rebecca when my water suddenly burst. I was standing in the middle of the kitchen when it happened--weirdest feeling, ever. I had no idea what to do, but I could not move for about 10 minutes because I was too nervous to have more and more water come and start getting all over the floor. Sorry, tmi? Maybe.

Anyway, Daniel is so completely precious. He mostly just sleeps, eats, and poops right now, but he has a few awake moments each day that are so peaceful. He opens his huge, beautiful eyes and gazes around the room. He is already starting to try to focus on our faces, too.

Steven and Rebecca are IN LOVE. They cannot get enough of him. Oh, and Steven totally calls him Cookie Monster. I think that name might be around for a while. ;)