Daddy's Girls

After two and a half days in the hospital we were more than ready to get home Sunday afternoon.  Yaya came up to get some pictures of Kathleen in her going home outfit and of us walking to the car.  And of course to get some more cuddles in before we were home.    Pops, Yaya, Cap'n and of course big sister were all there waiting.  Lilli had really been missing us so she couldn't have been happier when we pulled up.    The first night went really well.  She slept all night except to wake up for one feeding.  Last night we weren't so lucky. I'm sure we will get it figured out but I am really thankful for Matt and Yaya this week.  I am still pretty sore from the C-section so Matt has taken care of Lilli and the house and not let me do anything. Yaya has come by every day too to play with Lilli and cook dinner.  She even watched both of them today while I napped and Matt ran up to the deer camp to check craw...

We went in to the hospital at 5:00 am on Friday to get ready for the C-section that was scheduled for 7:30.  Yaya, Pops and GranJan were all there before they wheeled me back to the surgery room and by the time we came out Cap'n, Chad, and Josh had all gotten there as well.  I really liked that this hospital let me get some time with her even while I was still in surgery.  Matt took her to a room right next to us and watched her be weighed and measured and then brought her to me.  That didn't get to happen with Lilli.  Everyone else saw her before I did so it was even more special that I got this time before we got back to the room. Everyone got to get a peek at her once we were back in before I tried to nurse.  I thought it was so cool that they were all in the room waiting for us when we got done.  Around 11:00 Nana and Lizard got there with Lilli and it was so special to see her see her sister for the first time....

Kathleen Jane arrived at 7:55 am yesterday morning. She weighed 8 lb. 5 oz and was 20.25 inches. Matt and I couldn't be happier! we are completely in love already. I was worried about how Lilli would handle not being an only child anymore but she fell in love just as quickly as we did. She has been spending time with Pops, Nana, GranJan, and Lizard at our house while we're in the hospital. I know she is having a blast but I know she is also ready for me, Matt and Katie to all be home tomorrow.

So I just realized that come Friday I am going to need a new title for my blog since it won't just be about Lilli's Life anymore. Should I just add Katie's name and make it Lilli and Katie's lives? I'm feeling like I can be a little more creative than that. Open to suggestions... Leave comments please.

Lilli stayed with Yaya and Cap'n last night and Matt and I got a much needed quiet night before our nights become anything but. ;) They have been gone for 6 weeks so she was excited to spend some time with them. I think she's a little nervous about the anticipation of the baby because, although I heard she had a blast, she made it clear she wanted to come back after "one night." These pics look like she and Yaya had a blast playing in the yard today. Matt and I didn't really do anything special last night but it was exactly what we needed. Plus I had most of the day today to make one last big grocery trip and get the last few things for the baby where they needed to be. Thanks Yaya and Cap'n!

I stole this pic from Yaya's blog today. She took it at Hailey's baby shower on Saturday and I thought it was too funny not to share. As you know, baby Case is due in a little over 2 months so we both definitely have pregnant bellies to show off. It's been fun being pregnant at the same time as my sis-in-law and I'm glad it's an experience we got to share together. :)

Every morning that Lilli sees Matt she always asks "Daddy, is it a no work day?" 5 out of 7 days a week she gets the answer she's not looking for. But today, the answer was yes! Matt and I decided to spend the day doing something fun as a family because it is the last "no work day" before Katie comes. We started the day by going to the early church service followed by brunch at Another Broken Egg. Then we all came home for relaxing and long naps. When everyone was up and dressed again we went downtown to festival plaza for Holiday in Dixie. Lilli had a blast riding rides, playing games and eating fair food of course. I think it was especially fun because Daddy was the one riding the rides with her. That's normally my job but we didn't figure it was a good idea this pregnant. Tiffany, Cameron and Aubrey met us down there too so of course it's always more fun with another kid. It was the perfect was to spend our Sunday.