Happy Halloween!

We have 4 silly kids who wanted to show you their costumes:

Jane was a pioneer-
Grandma Miller made her beautiful dress!

Darth Vader- although he doesn't know who he is.

Spooky Spider-she's excited to trick to treat

All 3 together

(Thanks Megan for the shirt!)
Tonight B says he's going to wrap him an tin foil so he'll be a baked potato.

Thanks Grandma again for coming- we LOVE you!

Yesterday morning there was a beautiful full rainbow in the sky!
(It's at the very top-kinda hard to see)
Pumpkins 2009!

Playing in the Leaves

We have been having some BEAUTIFUL days!

Yesterday we all went outside and played in the leaves:
(thanks Grandma for doing most of the raking)

Jane

Bruce

Kate

James "The Champion"
(he puts his arms up like this a lot and Bruce and B have nicknamed it "The Champion." )

*Plus one more action shot...

* and another our our sweet guy with his lion outfit

A Little Video

We love this little guy!

Last night was a beautiful night with lots more sleep than the night before.
Here is a little video (especially for the grandparents)
~ I'm still trying to get the other one to work. ~

James also liked his bath today- ahh!

MANY THANKS!!!!!

James is so loved!
We have been so blessed and want to sincerely say thank you!
THANKS to:
* Amy for taking our kids all day Monday. Thank you also for the visit, magazine, and books!
* Chantel and David for taking them Wednesday when we came home and for the super soft blanket and delicious chocolate too.
* Tara for taking Kate to Open Gym, delicious dinner last night, flowers, and homemade blanket, hat, and mittens!
Thank you Family:

* Grandma and Grandpa Miller for the flowers!
* Kim, Derik, and girls for the flowers and Rocky Mountain chocolate
* Hiromi & Stu for the Godiva
* Lissa for the tons of clothes
* Jo for the Peanut shell
* Grandma and Grandpa Damstedt for the outfits, jungle blanket and quilt- we are so excited.
* Jill for the homemade jam and books

Thank you friends:
* Allison for the adorable shoes
* Vanessa for the visit and super cute outfit- love the hoodie.
* Marci for the visit and the so soft Polo blanket, outfit, and hat.
*Katie and Jacob for the bear, balloon, and outfit
* Karen for the delcious dinner awaiting us when we came home- and many lunches.
* Gantrie for the homemade bread and soup!

(From Bud and Kim)

THANK YOU ALL for your thoughts, prayers, phone calls, and emails.

We love you!

He's Here!

Introducing our sweet baby

James Harold

October 19, 2009
8 lbs 15.5 oz 21 inches

We are so happy!!!!!

A Few First Pictures

Happy to be home (3 days)

My feet and toes

By big hand

My hair

Going home...

Jane likes to hold me

Smiling with my sisters!

Being silly with the siblings

Big Brother Bruce- he loves to hold my hand

The Short Story & funny video

For anyone who may care to read this, I'll include a funny video at the end...
On Sunday night we got a call from the hospital letting us know to be there at 5:15 am
(THANK YOU AMY for coming so early.) We got a great night sleep, woke up early and went to the hospital. We checked in and did all the paper work. I went into the OR at 7:30 and at 7:58 I saw the most adorable purple face looking back at me. He was a lot bigger than everyone thought (we all predicted in the 7 lb range.) B took him to the nursery with the nurses while I recovered~so nice.
At 11:30 they took me to my room and I got into my bed- all by myself- B went to get the kids. I was up walking that afternoon and we had a great time being with our little guy.
Tuesday was more walking, playing with our sleepy little one, and visits- thanks!
Wednesay I was feeling great, James was perfect so they let us go home early- (thank you Chantel and David for taking the kids.) Thank you Karen for the delicious dinner!!
Today has been very relaxing. James ate a lot last night so we took many naps today. We are doing really well and it feels great to be home. I'm still very slow and have the best husband ever!
While taking our afternoon nap B got this ready with the kids:

(The video is undergoing technical difficulties- please stand by...)

Date with Jane at AK

Last night Jane and I went on a special date to the art museum. She is learning about Matisse in art right now and was so excited to find 3 works by him.

It's a such a wonderful museum (every Friday is free.) They had lots of "famous" artists as well as local, and a gallery of Fletcher Benton's "The Alphabet." They also had this big room that had a giant card table with 4 metal folding chairs- they were all about 15 feet tall. It was so cool!

Thanks Katie for coming with us and taking the pictures of Jane!

Pumpkins, Pregnancy Pedicure, & Pledge of Allegiance

Pumpkins,

We went to a fun pumpkin patch this morning and took a few picks.

Pregnancy Pedicure,
Kate and I went on a special date to have our toes done.
It felt so good! (they are a deep red, almost brown)
I think every pregnant woman should have a pedicure.
(I promise this is the only time I'll ever post a picture of my toes)

& Pledge of Allegiance

Bruce came home from school and started saying the pledge.
I didn't even know he knew it- I was very impressed!

Congrats Jeff and Lexi & Some Fall Pics

Today my youngest brother was married to beautiful Lexi.

(click for engagement pics)
Jane dressed up for the day and we even made a special bow.

Sad we couldn't be there- but we love you!

We spent this beautiful-sunny- Fall morning atNiagara Falls walking aroundand taking pictures of the leaves.
It was a really fun family day!
(Thanks again Ryan for taking B's spot)

They are my Sunshine!

Isn't she beautiful?

When Jane came home from school the other day the sun came out just as she was getting off the bus. I told her that she brought the sun with her. I love my Jane!

Kate is also super cute and brings the sunshine too!

Bruce didn't want to pose for a picture by himself, but I did get all three! I love my little buddy!