mia - first weeks, final days of fall

Pumpkin Patch and other Fabulous Fall things!

We took Max to the Pumpkin Patch and James hadn't been since His 3rd grade field trip! It was such a fun family day and Mia was only a week old!

Moms!

My girlfriend Amy is the co-creator of this amazing site for Moms in search of innovative and fun stuff for their lil' peanuts and their families! there's a fun Christmas giveaway going on now that you should check out!

M.I.A.!!!!

missing in action - and yes, Mia!!! So, we just got back from a 10 day trip to Washington, where I was in my girlfriend's wedding and it was wonderful! The kids did great and it was wonderful to see our friends - and we're happy to be back home, too! will post pictures of the trip soon! I've got some catching up to do! Mia's a month old and is doing great! James just went back to work(after 5 fabulous weeks!!) and I'm figuring out life with 2! I love it! Will write more later!

crazy kids!

Due date - tomorrow!

How funny is that - that my due date is tomorrow and we were in the hospital exactly a week ago with our hours-old Baby Girl! It's been an amazing first week with Miss MiaBella! Okay - so I know I haven't given any detail, so here's some stats for those who've been asking:
She was born at 2:25 p.m. Oct. 20th at 8 lbs 14 oz. (2 oz. smaller than Max) and 20 1/2 inches long. I was induced, got into the hospital early Monday morning, had an AMAZING labor and delivery experience - that ended up with her being born in 2 pushes after I dialated from a 4 to a 10 in an hour! Crazy! The recovery's been so much better than with Max, and she's an incredibly easy, peaceful baby that would almost sleep through the night if I didn't need to feed her (for My sake!)!
We couldn't ask for more! I feel the love of God so strongly that it brings me to tears - I am so blessed and I know it. What an amazing gift from God and I'm so grateful. I am head-over-heels in love with this little girl - she's captured our hearts! Thanks for all your love and sweet support - it means the world!

My Boys!

Okay, I have to take a minute to tell you what an amazing Hubby I have, along with the coolest little boy ever! James has taken about a month off of work - in which I'm so elated and spoiled with having him around, I don't what I'll do when he goes back! But he has been the world's greatest Dad and Husband - cooking me this incredible breakfast's every morning (Eggs benedict, Banana nut bread - from scratch!) and my favorite desserts including this amazing Key lime pie! and has just taken charge with laundry and dishes and cleaning; and has handled Max and his needs in every way. Max is Loving it as much as I am! Max loves his "sissy" and holds her every day and hasn't acted jealous at all - just into her, kinda like a new pet! So, I just wanted to pay a tribute to the men in my life and how I'm the luckiest Lady in the world!