Big Sister Lila

Lila is a great big sister already! She came with my mom to the hospital a few hours after Cara was born. At first she was a little apprehensive, but after about 15 min and a juice from the birthing center's snack room she warmed up to the idea of being a big sister and was ready to hold Cara.

She told us that Cara was very tiny and sweet. Then she gave her kisses and petted her arm and tummy. She loved coming to the hospital to visit us and would run into the room saying "I want to hold Cara!"

She is still figuring out what babies can and can't do. Cara pooped one day while Lila was visiting and while Chris was changing her he said, "Cara, I didn't know you had pooped!" and so Lila said, "Cara, you have to tell somebody when you have to go poopy!". Another time, Lila was holding Cara and Chris told her that they needed to give Cara to me so I could feed her. Lila said, "I have Cheerios and milk. I will feed her!"

Lila holding Cara for the first time.




Opening her big sister present, an American Girl Bitty Baby.

Giving her new baby a hug.

(Ian did not hold Cara on Tuesday, but he did come visit and hold her last night. The pictures are on Mom's camera, but I should have them to upload later today.

Cara Grace is here!

Cara Grace was born on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:37 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs 11 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Everything went great and according to plan. My c-section got pushed back about a half an hour due to an emergency c-section that needed to go ahead of us, but otherwise everything went smoothly.

I was shocked at how small she was because I was convinced I was having a 9 lb baby. When the nurse came back into the Operating Room to tell me Cara's stats I said, "Are you sure?". haha

We are all doing great and couldn't be happier with the new addition!

Finding out her birth weight.

Mommy and Cara

Getting her first bath. Doesn't she look like she's at the beauty salon?

Daddy and Cara

Happy Halloween!

Last weekend we went trick or treating at the businesses downtown. Lila's costume was a HUGE hit, everyone loves Nemo.

Opening her Nemo book and toy from Nana.

Ian's gargoyles from Nana.

(They also got cards from Erin--Thanks!)

Nemo in pink Uggs ready to trick or treat. She did a great job saying "Trick or Treat" after she rang the doorbell and then saying thank you after she got candy. She liked to put the candy in the bucket herself though!

A costume of Ian's own creation. You'll have to ask him what exactly he is.

We went to a friend's wedding last night and since we were dressed up we decided to take some pictures.

And for those that haven't seen me lately, here's a belly picture at 35.5 weeks.

The baby's room is done! The coming home outfit has been shipped. Now we're just waiting...

Fall Fest

Last weekend we went to the Elmhurst Fall Fest and met up with some of our friends. It was a COLD day, but we had a good time.

Lila riding the train with her friend Ava.

She was very brave and went down the inflatable slide. Chris had to help her up the stairs, but she slid down by herself.

Fun in the Bounce House

Lila loved petting all of the animals!

Ian was there too, but I think he thought he was too old or too cool to participate in any of the activities.

Sonny Acres

On Monday afternoon Lila and I went with some of our friends to Sonny Acres to enjoy the nice weather and have some fall fun.

All of the moms thought this ride was a little fast, but the kids loved it and rode it twice.

Driving the train and ringing the bell with Gia.


Riding a pony named Fancy.

Driving a car with Gia and having a blast!