Sleeping Beauty

Halloween party at Mrs. Julie's

Since I'm on maternity leave, I was able to attend one of Jonah's parties. Oh wow- did they have some good treats! Nothing like a sugar high at 3pm! They sang songs, talked about what they were going to be for Halloween and ate and ate and ate!

Jonah and Harper time

Jonah has done amazingly well adjusting to Harper. Every morning he goes to check up on her and say "hi". He includes her in conversation and comes and tells us what she is doing- which is usually sleeping. She continues to eat and sleep well, is like clock work every 3 hours, and is great with all the noise surrounding her. When she does wake up, she just sort of whines, not a big cry to get your attention. It's been me and my girl all week as Rick is back at work and Jonah has school to attend- we both take naps and have been enjoying some daily walks in the nice weather too.

Jonah in the kitchen

Jonah has his Halloween party this Thursday and he wanted to take cupcakes. I am committed to having him help in the kitchen, so I've been researching and thinking really hard of how to incorprate kids in the kitchen. So this was our first attempt and it was a success! So one night we made the batter and baked the cupcakes. Then the next night we put the frosting and sprinkles on them. Now they are ready for some little "monsters" to eat at Mrs. Julie's!

Thanks to my Dr!

Had my check up with Dr. Potter and all is good! I am very thankful to her for taking such good care of me with all my medical issues and looking out for Harper. She delivered Harper and Jonah and we had a great time during both deliveries. It's quite nice to be so alert during a c-section, have some background music playing and having some good laughs -- all while a baby is being born= truly amazing.

Thanks Grammy & Popo

Grammy and Popo supplied a nice decorative yard art announcing Harper to our neighbors!

Pumpkin carving = a big mess!

So growing up Rick's family always carved pumpkins- mine didn't! So this year, we introduced it to Jonah. At first, he was a little hesitant, but once Rick and Popo hyped it up pretty good, Jonah was on board and totally into it!

3 generations

Grandmother, daughter and granddaughter!

Our little princess

Eating 2-3 oz of milk every 2-3 hours. Likes to have her arms up by her face when she sleeps. Her newborn clothes is still a little big on her. Doesn't seem to mind being held by everyone and even hasn't been phased when a very soft soccer ball goes right by her (thanks to her big brother Jonah kicking it). Is sleeping in my baby bassinet and we just roll it from one room to another. And already has a mommy, daddy and brother who just love and adore her to the moon!

Hangin' around the house

Our first night was a success- meaning Rick and I survived and didn't cry! Harper slept and ate every 3 hours on clockwork. She doesn't really cry- she just wimpers and that is our cue she is ready to eat! We actually got sleep in between and were able to be somewhat alert when Jonah came to wake us up!

1st check up for Harper

Well our little pumpkin is not so little! I mean compared to Jonah yes- she weighs less and can actually wear her newborn clothes and diapers and they still be a little big on her. But as Harper's doctor told us this morning, it is not too common for a newborn to be back at their birth weight after days. Well our little pumpkin is back at her birth weight already, no jaundice and was a champ as her doctor checked her over. A clean bill of health and we don't have to be back for 2 weeks!

Our home grew by 20 inches.....

Coming Home!

After only 3 days and 2 nights in the hospital, we got to bring Harper home! YEA!!! We arranged to pick up Jonah from daycare with Harper in tow so we could all walk into our home together as a family AND so Jonah could give Harper a tour of her new digs.

Since Harper was born breech, she will have a sonogram in 4 weeks to see if she has hip displaiga. Her heart hummer is no longer an issue - that is good news. And she is eating and sleeping like a champ! Jonah is adjusting quite well to his little sister. He will go up and say "hi" to her, pat her head and ask where she is if she is not in the same room as him.

I feel good- sore as to be expected with a c-section. Each day gets better and better.

Happy 10 year Anniversary to US!

It was 10 years ago today that I woke up Michelle Botello and went to sleep as Michelle Thompson! Wow, 10 years went fast, but not too fast to enjoy the ride we have been on since Day 1 of dating! I am blessed to marry my best friend whom I admire and love and have so much fun day in and day out! We've been fortunate to travel around the world exploring, lived in 3 different cities, had 2 beautiful children and now onto the next 10+ years~

PS- funny thing- when Rick was planning our anniversary- like he always does, I told him for our 10 year- I wanted to do something BIG! Well based on the timing of Harper being born, our BIG celebration is taking place in a hospital enjoying the new joys of having a baby girl to call our own. Couldn't have asked for anything better!

Oct. 21, 2000 - San Antonio, TX

Oct. 21, 2010 Rowlett, TX

Jonah helping Harper

Day 2

Still at the hospital with more friends and family here to visit. Jonah wanted to hold Harper today and woke up asking Daddy about where Harper was- that is a good sign! Everyone says Harper looks like her Daddy. We think Harper resembles Jonah a lot when he was first born. She is eating a lot more today, slept well in the nursery last night and spent all day with us in our room. We hope to be released tomorrow--

BIRTHday!

Harper Mckenzie

8:03 AM

7 pounds 10 oz

20.25 inches

lots of dark hair

good sleeper

doesn't care to eat

gave big brother Jonah a soccer ball

enjoys being held by everyone

big brother Jonah calls her "hyper"

has Daddy's nose and upper lip

born breech and with her legs doing the splits

Birth EVE

Family of 3 moving onto Family of 4 in less than 24 hours! Can't wait to meet our little pumpkin!