All smiles

Isaac has been my most smiley baby, but it has been hard to capture the true extent of him smile on film. Here are my best efforts.

Patrick's last week

We were blessed to have Patrick home for 6 weeks as we welcomed Isaac into our home. It was nice to have lots of help and chances to sleep. After the second day of having him back at work, I am exhausted and feeling a little sick. We had lots of fun as a family and have already taken Isaac to Canmore and Montana. We were in a bit of a panic as we headed out of the city to cross the border and realized that we had no way to prove that he was ours. (Just in case anyone needs to know, you can cross the border with the hospital record before you have the birth certificate.) We had a great week enjoying family and the water at Echo Lake. Patrick even set up a zip line. (So uncharacteristic hey!!) My sister Esther took some fun pictures of Isaac and here are a few that I took. I haven't got copies of her pics yet.

Our sweet baby boy

Well, Adaline was right and We're sure enjoying this little man in our house. He is very calm and sweet and sleeps and eats good. He arrived 10 days late and caused me a little stress. This is the first time that I didn't wake up in full blown labour on day 10 and had to go for an ultrasound and then nonstress test at the hospital. When I had finally given up on him coming on day 10, that's when labour picked up. We got home from the hospital and left 30 minutes later to go back as labour had picked up. He was born 2 and a half hours after we got to the hospital and then we left to go home 3 and a half hours after that. We had a peaceful sleep in our own bed and the girls woke up to find their new baby brother. The day ended perfectly.

photo shoots

The girls love to dance in the living room to music which inspired a photo shoot of Eliza. Adaline's hair was all over her face, so she didn't make it in. But here are a few we had fun with in March.

Now I'm ready

I have been working like crazy to try to get the house "ready" for the baby. Babies really don't need much and if all we had were a couple diapers and all the clothes in the basement and a couple blankets, we'd be ready. But, I have had some serious nesting going on and wanted to work through a big pile of sewing and craft projects before this baby comes. They are not all done, but my biggest priority was the front hall closet curtains. My mom and I bought the fabric 2 years ago and it has been waiting!! So last week when my mom was in town, we finally did it. She actually did all the sewing and measuring, (my tummy seems to get in the way) and I did the grommets. It was pretty scary cutting holes in that gorgeous fabric, but it all worked out. Now we just need more than a bathroom tension rod to hang them on. OK baby you can come now.

Getting ready for baby

We are getting closer to having a new baby in our family and are getting excited. I'm still trying to get the baby room set up, having to change it from a very full, messy craft room into a baby's room. We'll probably paint in the summer, but we at least need a crib and some clothes out. I've been 10 days late with both my other babies, so am planning for that, but i guess I could be surprised. I'm happy to have a little extra time to get ready though. I need more muffins in the freezer.
My sister Esther took some belly pics of me the other week. Here are a few. We had lots of fun!!

The year of the cake

Well I have finally figured out how to download pictures and can show the girls birthday cakes that I made this year. I had lots of fun doing them, but don't think that I will do it every year.