tree hunt

We took our first family of four outing (plus Grandma!) to Taylor's Christmas Tree Farm. Emma Jane was very excited to pick out our tree and Vivi slept through it all!

thankful

We had so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We brought Vivian home on Wednesday...just in time to celebrate! My mom and Ron also arrived that day and the Browns arrived Thanksgiving afternoon. Paul cooked a delicious meal and I was glad that I was finally getting my appetite back. Emma Jane had a blast with her cousins Meghan, Auburn, Allison, and Shiloh. Although I wasn't feeling up to a whole lot, it was so nice to have my family here to celebrate the holiday. We are so grateful to have been blessed with a healthy baby girl and happy that Emma Jane is a doting big sister.

waiting for little sis

Emma Jane had loads of fun while mom and dad were at the hospital caring for her new baby sister. When I went into labor Sunday morning, Paul called our good friends Sara and Josh to see if they could take Emma Jane for the day. Emma Jane was thrilled to spend the day with her friend Lily and "New Baby Charlotte". Sara and Josh spoiled our girl rotten with lots of fun activities. It was so nice to know she was in good hands while we prepared for our newest addition.

A few days later when it was time for me to be discharged from the hospital, we knew that Emma Jane would not be happy waiting around the hospital all morning. My sweet friend Amanda brought Emma Jane's friend Kaitlyn and "New Baby Evan" to our house to play with Emma Jane until we arrived home with Vivian. Miss Amanda helped the girls make a welcome banner for the baby and they had fun playing on the back porch and in the playroom. We were so grateful to Amanda for taking on two 2-year-olds and her own sweet baby boy all by herself!

Needless to say, Emma Jane did not miss mommy and daddy one bit while awaiting the arrival of her baby sister!


Fun with the Sadlers










Spending the day with Miss Amanda, Kaitlyn, and Baby Evan

showered with love

April showers bring May flowers, so what do baby showers bring? In our case, a baby! Less than 48 hours before the birth of Vivian, we were given two wonderful baby showers. The anesthesia staff at Richland planned a lunch shower for Paul and invited Emma Jane and I to attend. We were overwhelmed by all of the generous gifts. We have enough diapers and wipes to keep us well-supplied! Paul is lucky to work with so many nice people.

Later that same night, my sweet friends Sara, Shelly, and Amanda surprised me with a delicious dinner and dessert in honor of the baby. The food was yummy, the decorations were beautiful, and the baby gifts were precious. I am so grateful for the friendship of these wonderful girls!


Shower given by the anesthesia staff at Richland







Shower given by Sara, Shelly, and Amanda

the early bird catches the worm

Our newest addition arrived almost 2 weeks early....a beautiful baby girl!
Vivian "Vivi" Elizabeth Street came into this world on Sunday, November 21 at 10:24 am. She weighed 7 lb, 8 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long. She was scheduled to arrive by c-section on December 2, but this girl decided she wanted to join us for Thanksgiving this year! Big sis Emma Jane is in love with "her baby" and has been very sweet and gentle with her. Vivi will arrive home from the hospital tomorrow and we can't wait to welcome her with love!