Saturday, June 11, 2016

Josphine's 1st Weeks

Finally getting around to sharing a few pictures from Josephine's first weeks as a member of the family.  First off, Bill and I got to enjoy a few days with just our sweet baby.  My parents took the 3 older ones for a few fun days on the farm.


A few days later we headed up to Minnesota to get the kids and enjoyed seeing all the home renovations, the cousins, the animals and everything else!

Rose Again loved holding her little cousin and was so sweet with her.


The boys bonded over a little kitty.


And the headeder (4 wheeler)



The kids were a big help getting the rocks out of Grandpa's wagon.



Dom checked on the cows and talked farming with Grandpa.


Bernadette put on a ladybug costume and went for a bike ride.


Even the cows thought that was strange.


And we spent a wonderful evening with the star of the show--my dear grandma Anne.  She worked her baby magic and got Josie right to sleep.  We ate a yummy meal prepared by Raterra on the deck and afterward walked to McDonalds for ice cream cones.



The Girl Cousins (minus Therese).  All the girls will be together soon!






We tried to get a few family pictures before we left the farm.  It was windy...



A couple of days later, Baba and Pappy came for a visit...and I did a terrible job taking pictures!  It's hard when I'm usually always holding a baby!


Our new trampoline--a birthday present for Gus and Domo


Buddies





Love you all,
Nancy and fam.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Welcome Baby Josie


Our crew grew by one on Tuesday May 10th.  Josephine Frances was born a little early, but perfectly healthy and ready to eat!  Her 2 big brothers and big sister came to the hospital that evening to give her a proper welcome.












We went home from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon and spent a few days at home with grandma and the big kids.  We took the traditional outside antique chair pictures.  That chair is getting a little full!


Proud big sister.  And, this picture was taken by Gus.  Good job buddy!




Because my parents are AMAZING, the big kids are now down on the farm, surely having the time of their lives and I have a few quiet days with Josie.  She is a very good baby and we are enjoying plenty of snuggles.  We are headed up to MN is a few days here to visit family and friends, most especially my Grandma Anne, who I want to make sure is able to meet little Josephine.

Thank you for all the prayers and support!
Nancy


The Cousins Visit

Maria and her kids were here just before Josie arrived.  She gave me a great break, allowed me to go to a doctor's appointment without the crew and the kids all had a blast together. 

We had great weather, so we took out the pool and filled it up!  These are the only pictures I took during their trip, but I think they capture pretty well the fun we all had.








Berna and Patch--BFF!



And, just after the Librandes took off, it was time for Gus's preschool Graduation.  here are just a few pictures.  We will miss you, Miss Maggie!



Gus with a few of his classmates...it was a pretty girl heavy class!

More pictures coming soon!
Nancy