Who does she look like?

Ella 1 week old
Hudson 1 week old

Alivia 1 week old

Alivia 1 week old

You be the judge. Here is the kids all at the same age around 1 week old.

Introducing.........

Alivia Mae Neir
6 lbs 14 oz & 19 1/4" long

Her little hands.

The kids first look at their new sister

Alivia & her Daddy

Ella giving Alivia kisses

One very proud BIG sister. She loved that Alivia had dark hair just like her.

Coming home from the hospital (she is wearing the same outfit and blanket that Ella came home in)

Well we were all set up to be induced on Tuesday August 31st. On Sunday my water broke (I know that now but didn't then) and I was having really bad contractions but it was the middle of the night and I didn't want to bother anyone so I just decided to wait and see what happens by Monday my contractions had died down and I had too much stuff I needed to get done before Tuesday. Then when we arrived at the hospital Tuesday morning they had told me that my water had broke and I really should have come in on Sunday. Thankfully the baby seemed to be doing fine even though my water had broke 36 hours earlier. Then after only pushing one and half pushes at 2:43 pm we welcomed our beautiful healthy baby girl into the world.

First Day of Kindergarten

Enjoying the pampering.
Getting a manicure and pedicure.

She got matching flowers on her fingers and toes.

My big girl ready for kindergarten.

Ella & Hudson too cute!

Walking to school

Ella in her class. All smiles before the crying started.

My little girl started kindergarten today. When we dropped her off in her classroom she started to cry. Thankfully I don't think she cried for very long. It was pretty sad to have her gone all day. Hudson missed her but he enjoyed having Mommy all to himself. Even though she started the day crying, when I picked her up she had a big smile and had a great time and loved telling me all about her day.

Happy Birthday!

Me and my sweet kids

Giving the baby big hugs!
My delicious surprise cake.

Hudson really enjoyed the cake (as you can see).

I had a great birthday! John got up with kids to let me sleep in and then he made me a great breakfast. The rest of the day I spent playing with the kids and relaxing. Then dinner and cake and ice cream.

Trains, Mail & Dogs

The kids saying "All aboard".

Serving food in the kitchen

Little "Dog", Big Dog

Going down the slide

Cutest Little Mail Carrier

Ella loved delivering the mail to all the different mailboxes.

Pictures from the past couple weeks

Ella & Hudson playing school. Ella is really into trying to teach Hudson.
One morning before church the kids were sitting on the couch and Ella was reading a book to Hudson.

Playing Library and using remotes as their scanners.

Our crazy little sleeper.

I had to get these pictures on here too show how cute they are when they are getting along and playing good together. They both have such a good imagination and come up with such creative little games.

Swimming Party

Our little Miss Cautious finally went down the kiddie slide.

Hudson started eating the cake with a fork but finished with his hands.

Ella, Lucy and (the birthday girl) Gwen

Saturday we went to a pool party for Ella's friend Gwen. It was a hot day perfect for swimming.