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Rebecca all wrapped up and sleeping

My Fuad's ankle sprain...poor Fuad!

Dakota and Rory outside, eating some ice cream cone cupcakes.

We have had one busy week! Fuad sprained his ankle, and it looks yucky! Rebecca is still resisting a schedule change of any kind... but we will continue working on it. The boys got a new trampoline, so far Rory has probably spent about 4-5 hours worth jumping on it!! He has also begun experimenting with it. He has put all of our soccer balls, footballs, etc. and bounced them all off. He has piled up all the mulch from around some trees and jumped in it. It has been very entertaining!

1 week old

She looks so tiny in Fuad's hands!

Hi Rebecca!

She caught a glimpse of herself in a mirror.

So Rebecca was 1 week old yesterday. I can't believe I had her a week ago already. It seems like I was just going to the hospital, and with the long hospital stay I seem to have lost track of days! Well, we are still working hard to make sure she gets all her feedings, she seems to enjoy sleeping more then anything right now though... so it's tricky. Rebecca absolutely loves her activity mat though. it has all sorts of mirrors and a huge star on top that lights up and plays music. Sh sits and stares at it for mins. at a time! So that's it for us mostly, aside to say that Dakota and Rory are just in love with their little sister, they are spoiling her with all the hugs and kisses! So sweet.

updates

Rebecca at home trying out her swing.

The birthday cake Fuad got for us! You are awesome hunny!

Fuad and Rebecca in the hospital.

Well, Rebecca and I are finally home. We had to stay a little longer then expected because her jaundice levels were high. We got it under control now,and she is steadily gaining weight. So all is well. It was a wonderful present to be able to return home for my birthday to my family. To get a chance for my mom and Dad to see her, and to see Rebecca is a happy and beautiful little girl!

Welcome Rebecca Erin

Rebecca Erin



Mommy, Daddy, and Rebecca


Rebecca Erin arrived in grand fashion today. At 37 weeks and one day, she decided she wanted to come out. While Darla was enjoying a Popsicle, her water broke and the rest is history. At 7:28 on March 10th our next miracle made her appearance. She weighed 5.8 lbs and was beautiful. Special thanks for those who helped today and we are very appreciative of your friendship. Please know we love you all. Thanks....See you soon.

More snow!

Who still expects snow in MARCH? Well, us apparently. We got about another 4 inches. So once again I got out there to capture the fun little moments. I am worried about the boys though. I think our "neatness" may be rubbing off onto them. The most fun they seemed to have was trying to swiffer up all the snow! They are so funny! Rory had a blast until he lost his gloves. He lost interest in all outside activities soon after. We had a good time though. Rory helped Dakota build a snowman... of course I use the term "help" loosely. Hopefully spring is not to far behind now.