Lilacs are blooming

Lilacs in our yard. I wish they could bloom all year long.

I think Daddy is more tired than Mommy these days.

Don't even think about taking my binkie!

My first car ride home from the hospital

Is it okay if I give her a kiss??

My favorite time of year is when the lilacs in our yard bloom. Their smell is like a little bit of heaven :-) I find it ironic that as baby Adelaide entered the world, the lilacs in our yard began to bloom. As we took Addie out of our car to bring her home for the first time, I had to stop and smell the lilacs to remind myself of the many blessings we have in our lives and of the beauty that God brings into our world, too.

The first few days at home have been busy, but great. Addie had a rough start - I think she was very hungry those first two days on Earth. I guess that is what happens when you give birth to a 9 pound baby. She is finally sleeping better and seems to have adjusted to breastfeeding quite well. Unfortunately I feel like a cow - LOL. Jay and I have spent many hours just holding her and letting her sleep in our arms. There is no better feeling in the world than that. I feel so lucky to have so much time away from work to enjoy my little girl and my big boy, Caden. Going back in September will be hard, but I am not going to worry about that yet!