Its always fun when Grandma comes, when Grandma comes hooray!

The house was quiet, and I had just woken up from another fabulous long nap. Then I go outside to find my mom (Gigi) playing with kids outside.  My house was clean, my kids were playing happily, and I was refreshed.  I've realized that having a 3rd baby is easier than expected, because taking care of a small baby is much easier than keeping up with the other two kids! Its not because my older children are difficult, its just that they require more attention than just feeding and a diaper change and lots of sleep. They require lots of physical and emotional attention and energy. We are so blessed that both our mothers were so willing and able to come out and help us so significantly when we had Farrah. Our kids adore their grandparents and these moms don't run short on energy either. Its amazing how they do it all, probably because they have 20 plus years of experience taking care of kids. :)

I loved how happy my kids were to spend time with them, how clean my house remained, how my kitchen was always clean and my laundry was always folded. And they were still able to hold and rock sweet Farrah to sleep so that I could take much needed naps. May was bliss with so much help around, plus it made it that much more fun to have a new baby when you have such fun company. We love them dearly, and I feel like a 100 "thank yous" isn't even enough to tell them how grateful we are.  Moms are simply the best!

Memorial Day weekend was a little different here. The neighborhood was flooded and we were pretty much trapped in our subdivision. And we were extremely grateful that Grandpa Brad could make it out for the weekend, even with super-delayed flights with the rain, he made it and we all survived the unpredictable weather. 

May was especially good to us, but it was mainly due to the incredible and helpful family we have.

Thanks to everyone!

Introducing: Farrah Virginia

Meet Farrah Virginia! Arrived May 4th. She arrived 2 days early (much to our surprise since Solana and Boston arrived so late) and labor was easy-peasy this time around. My labor only lasted 10 hours for me, which to me feels quite miraculous. 

She weighed 8 lbs 5 oz (same as Solana) and was 21 inches long.  She was named after my dear Grandma Virginia, who passed away when I was 23, and we were very close, and it just felt right to carry on her sweet name. 

Farrah has been our easiest baby so far. She sleeps great is pretty mellow, but really fun and happy. She is like the perfect newborn (super sleepy and cuddly), so it must be that the third time is a charm.

My labor story was pretty easy this time around. The night before she was due, I stated having contractions on and off. I was able to sleep all night and that morning I already had a scheduled doctor's appointment for a checkup. So I kept my appointment and went it in. (Adam stayed home with the kids.) But by the time I saw the doctor, she told me that I was in active labor and she would be checking me into the hospital right then, she didn't want me going home because she was worried it would be too late!  So I left the appointment and sat in the car and made arrangements for our kids and figured out a plan for Adam to come meet me.  Even though we had things planned out in advance, it still required a lot of last minute logistics!

The doctor's office was right next to the hospital, so a few minutes later, I walked myself into the labor and delivery department.  Once I got all settled it was go time, and I felt like the day went pretty fast. The staff at the hospital were incredible - I loved my nurses and my doctor was fabulous.  Farrah was born at 4:15 in the afternoon after only one push. She was beautiful and looked so much like Solana. She was perfect and we are so blessed to have her in our family. 

Solana turns 6!

Happy Birthday Solana!! The big 6 feels legit. This girl loves a good party, actually she just loves any party day or night which is so fun.  So we have a pretty good tradition going on having a big party for her every year. This years theme was a fairy party, and she loved it. The day before her actual birthday she had some friends over. They made fairy gardens, played games, and made fairy wands, and ate way too much sugar. So all in all it was the perfect afternoon. 

On her actual birthday she played with Grammy (they painted) and then she went to her best friends birthday party. Once she was back home we celebrated with the family with presents and cake and then went out to dinner. We finished off the night staying up as late as she wants and watching Charlotte's Web. I can't believe another year has passed, and as much as I hate her getting older, I love each new age. Love you Solana!