Simply Blessed: October 2010

I've been trying all week to get this blog finished, but it won't let me post all the pictures for some reason. Stay tuned to another blog in the near future with more adorable pictures of Kate and Kurtis' birthday.

First of all I have to say happy birthday to my wonderful husband. He of course did not take the day off and is busy working until sometime late tonight again. I guess that's the bummer of having a fall birthday when you are a farmer. We do appreciate all the hard work he does to provide for our family.
It's so hard to believe that Kate has been with us for 3 weeks already. The time has gone very quickly and we have enjoyed every moment...yes, even when she's very crabby and won't sleep. :) Jaren, Bethany & Erica have adjusted so well and are very understanding when I can't help them with things right away. We've managed to get Jaren & Bethany to school on time even though some days are quite chaotic getting out the door.

Kate gets more kisses and hugs and there is always someone wanting to hold her. She is a very spoiled little girl who has won the hearts of many already.

Bethany looking at a book with her sisters...

...not such a baby friendly book though. :) I guess they'll all be prepared when that wild tiger comes after them. This is what I saw one morning when I came downstairs. Priceless.

Kate during one of her not so happy moments. I didn't want anyone to think that she never cries.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Our beautiful baby girl

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, we were blessed with the birth of our beautiful baby girl, Kate Joelle. She is our smallest weighing only 7 lbs. I thought she was going to be closer to 8 lbs. but I think she was just very stretched out. :) Her brother and sisters think she is the greatest and love her so much already. I hope you enjoy the pictures of our newest miracle.