A Break in the Clouds

A couple weeks ago we had a break from the rain and the kids were really needing to get out. Luckily, Lincoln was taking a good nap inside and we had some fun outside and enjoyed the sunshine. Love Gabbie's ensemble finished off by her pink rainboots.

Having fun hiding behind the rosemary bushes. I always know when they've been outside when they come in smelling like rosemary.

Peek - a - boo!

Davis found his buddy ladybug, "Spots."

Dimples

HE IS SO CUTE!!!!

Phototherapy

I needed to take Lincoln back to the hospital after his bilirubin test Monday (8th) came back really high. He went under the phototherapy lights in the afternoon and would only come out so I could feed him. So, we spent another 36 hours or so in the hospital so his bilirubin could be at a comfortable level. We think he was a little behind from the beginning since he was so tired after delivery and wasn't waking up to eat a lot. Since he was then dehydrated, he was producing the bilirubin faster than he was metabolizing it. The lights and keeping him hydrated really helped.

Luckily, he didn't mind being in there at all. Towards the end of his treatment, I could tell that he was getting a little tired of it. I was wanting to hold him more, too, so I'm glad we only had to stay one night.

Lincoln Dominic Brandi

He's here!! Lincoln Dominic Brandi was born Saturday morning, February 6th at 6:44 am. We got to the hospital and he was coming so quickly that there wasn't time for drugs. It was quite unexpected, but the recovery afterwards has been pretty nice. I now have had 3 completely different labor and delivery experiences (cesarean, induction & epidural, all natural). Crazy. He's our smallest of the 3. He was 6 lbs. 11 oz. and 20 inches long.

Such a sweetie from the very beginning.The proud big brother and big sister!!

Ready to come home.

Davis is 5 already!!

I can't belive we have a 5 year old. In less than a year he'll be starting Kindergarten. Crazy. Time flies. Davis turned 5 just after Christmas. We had fun opening presents with cousins and eating a yummy chocolate cake that my sister made. I still need to scan Davis' baby pictures, but here are a few of his younger years.

Bob has always made sure he looked sharp on Sundays.

What a happy kid!

And a good eater, too.

He loves to ride horses.

And swim, too.

Yee-haw!!

So silly, too.

So handsome.

And such a good big brother. He's really excited for his new baby brother to come soon. He reminds me he's going to need a doctor's mask and gloves to help the doctor take the baby out. He's such a good helper.

Happy Birthday, DAVIS!!! We love you!!

Rock Star in the Making!

We were in Utah for Thanksgiving at Bob's sister's house and Davis really loved playing Rock Band. Even though he might not be able to get the notes quite yet, he certainly has the moves down.

Getting the crowd going.

Jammin' with Aunt Tari.

The group.

Dance Party!

For those who know me well, you know I love music and to dance to it. So, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to find out that every now and then we have a dance party at the house. I love that my kids love to move, too.

Davis working on his beatboy skills.

Gabbie wanted to wear this dress while she danced. =)