Easter

Here are some Easter pictures finally. :) We tried to get a couple pictures of the kids before going to church (in case one of them didn't make it out of church in their new clothes). It's a challenge to get a good picture of three kids at one time...especially when one of them can't sit or stand and the others aren't big enough to hold her.


This more accurately reflects "normal" around here.


We had three rounds of Easter egg hunting at Grandma and Granddad's house. Here is a picture from round one of Caroline finding "my favorite purple".


Granddad bought the kids "super eggs" that had special toys in them.


Here is how Sara spent her first Easter egg hunt.


Caroline had a good time finding her eggs. They weren't too hard, but she still had to do some looking - and wading through the special tall Easter egg hunt weeds.


Nathan had eggs to find in a different area. His were a little harder...but not too hard.


In round two, we put some money in the eggs (they were empty the first time).


Caroline stored her money in Grandma's pocket.


Nathan had trouble finding this egg (look closely in the bush between the kids) so we sent Caroline over to help.


In round three, Nathan and Caroline hid the eggs and Daddy, Grandma, and Granddad found them. Here is Caroline's version of hiding eggs - just chunk 'em. She actually did very well hiding them in the branches of the bushes as well. Nathan also wanted to chunk the eggs...only into the middle of bushes. I think this round was just as much fun as the other two!

a picnic

Yesterday, we headed out for a supper picnic. We went down to the Bonaire post office and tossed out a tarp on the front lawn. This is a great location for several reasons that you will see in just a moment. We had us some good KFC fried chicken. Yum yum! Here's Mommy and Sara after eating. We were hanging out while Nathan and Caroline were playing. Sara actually slept while we ate and then took her turn to eat just before this picture was taken.


There are lots of semi trucks that come down this road. We have taught Nathan how to try and get them to honk. He had a blast! We had to give him some warnings not to get too upset when some of them didn't honk. If you know Nathan, you know that he doesn't handle disappointment very well. However, when one of them did honk, we would turn around and give us a BIG ol' smile and throw both hands up in the air.


The post office is located just across the street from the train tracks. Fortunately, trains come frequently enough that there's a good chance of getting to see one. Both Nathan and Caroline really enjoyed getting to see the train so close.



That's my girl! The crumbs on her face are from a popcorn egg...weird.


I don't often get into pictures. Since Matt had the camera (he took all these pictures), I took the opportunity to get into a couple. I'm glad to have a picture with all my kiddos!


This is a close up shot of Sara from the picture above. I haven't taken many pictures in the last week or so. I really need to get on the ball!


After our picnic, we headed over to McDonald's for dessert...a milkshake for Nathan and Caroline, apple pies for Daddy, and chocolate chip cookies and tea for Mommy!

pigtails

a comparison

We have been asked quite a few times who Sara looks like. Nathan's answer to that question is "her". He says Sara looks like Sara. I think he's probably right. However, if you'd like to do some comparing of your own, here are pictures of all three early on.

first "bath"

On Friday, Sara had her first "bath" at home. She did very well. She didn't cry at all until we were drying her off. Mommy gave the bath. Daddy took pictures and video. And Caroline enjoyed watching.

first days home

Tuesday morning, Sara was hanging out on her quilt when Nathan and Caroline decided that she could use some animal friends. Nathan also gave her a train picture. Note that Sara has her dolly (see bottom picture) as well as Caroline's favorite blanket - the purple one. After this picture was taken, William also joined the pile.


Caroline is already being the big sister and teaching Sara about clips.


I like having pictures of the kids on their quilts because I can look back later and compare sizes. Note that Sara is being swamped in these clothes and her feet don't reach where the feet are supposed to go.


And here's a close-up just for fun...eyes open and everything!


The kids love to hold Sara. They don't sit there for long, but they think it's fun. Previously, Nathan has held Sara across in his arms, but I thought this was terribly cute!


I have tried a couple times to get a picture of all three kids. This one still isn't the greatest, but I'm glad to have one that's decent.


I wanted to take a few pictures this afternoon of Sara in some natural light (but too many shadows). I fiddled with her a little too much, though, so we only got a couple. I still love this little balled up picture.


And last but not least...These are the dollies that Nathan's school teacher sent the girls. Caroline thinks it's just great that she and Sara have dolls that are "same". She has really taken a liking to hers and carries her around often. All of her other dolls she calls her "baby dolls", but this one she calls her "dolly". She also loves to give Sara her doll. Just about any time Sara is laying around, Caroline will find her doll and take it to her. I think the whole thing is very cute! (and don't worry...Nathan had a present, too)

first visit to the doctor's office

Sara made her first visit to the doctor's office today. The main reason for this visit was to make sure that she was gaining weight like she needed to do. She was 9 lbs, 7.7 oz at birth. Her discharge weight was 8,11. Today she was 9,2. So, we're good to go. She's gaining weight just fine. Everything else looked good as well.

Sara joins the Kiddos

Sara has made her entrance into the blog world over on Mommy's blog, but here is her first official appearance with the Moseley Kiddos! I tried to pick a representative sample of pictures from her first couple days. You can find more over on Dropshots in a little bit.

This is the first picture taken of Sara after she was delivered.


And here is the first time Mommy got to see her - a few minutes afterwards.


Here you can see that she weighed in at 9 lbs, 7.7 oz. - a big baby.


Then, they finished checking her out while Daddy snapped off lots of pictures. Yay Daddy!


Later in the day (after waiting for them to decide that she was warm enough), Sara got to meet Nathan and Caroline. Caroline wasn't entirely sure about all that was going on - new baby, Mommy in a hospital bed who couldn't really be touched, etc. She was better later in the day when she made her second visit. Nathan was excited from the beginning and was glad to finally meet the baby that he's been talking to inside Mommy's belly.




Here are a couple close-up shots of Sara during our time at the hospital.



Here is how Sara and Daddy spent her second day of life - really, this is where they were almost all day. They both loved it!


I LOVE how little newborns (even the big ones) look when they're not wearing very many clothes. And I LOVE it when they sleep on me like this!


Welcome to the land of the Moseley Kiddos, Sara!

fun in the snow...a VERY rare event around here

watching and waiting

Everyone enjoying watching Daddy make a whole in the wall.


Caroline's new clothes - thanks Nana and Granddaddy!


Caroline on the potty (in case it wasn't obvious enough for you).

A Shelter In The Time of Storm by Nathan

Here is Nathan singing A Shelter In The Time of Storm. Blogger didn't have an easy way to put up audio so I made it into a video. This has become his favorite song lately. It was the song his class was learning in January for choir at church. For this recording, he is reading the words, but I've heard him sing most all of this on his own with no words around.

bubbles

Caroline got a bubble blower for her birthday. (Say that five times fast.) A couple weeks ago, we got it out for the kids to play with. We had to try several different locations for the blower because the wind kept changing, but they had a good ol' time! (And no, it wasn't really cold enough for that hat - she just loves to wear it.)