Isabella - Part 2

Of course we went back to the hospital the next day and were able to visit with Melanie, Joe and Isabella some more. I think we probably heard Myah ask if she could hold Bella 50 times (if not more). I told her she could hold her little brother but that's not what she wanted. :)

Finally....so happy!
Uncle Ry with Isabella

The 5 of us went back to the hospital Friday night since Joe and Mike have this tradition where they take each other out for a beer after the birth of a child. This all started the day that we had Kohen. It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving which is supposedly the biggest bar night of the year and for some reason that was brought up when Mel and Joe were at the hospital visiting us after Kohen was born. So...Mike and Joe decided to head out and get a beer at GP Sports to celebrate (or I guess to feel "cool" again). This happened again in April after the birth of Mason so it was only fitting that Mike finally take Joe out for a beer to celebrate Isabella's birth. It was fun since the kids and I were able to visit with Mel while they were out for a couple hours. Myah was able to hold her precious little cousin some more

and all Kohen cared about were balloons.

I think these were taken the Sunday after Isabella was born so she was 3 days old here.

Mason and Ella Bear - 4.5 Months Apart

Just for fun we thought we would throw Kohen in the mix. :)

An outfit (so cute!) that we bought for Isabella (9 days old)

Introducing Our New Niece - Isabella Grace Anderson

We are SO happy to announce that I am finally an Aunt!! Melanie and Joe had their baby girl on Thursday, September 10 at 6:32 p.m. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19" long. She has lots of dark hair and is just PRECIOUS! We couldn't love her more!! Myah and Kohen are so excited about having a little cousin (and of course Mason too). They are all doing great and adjusting to parenthood perfectly.

Proud Mama with her precious little girl!

We were at the hospital when Melanie had Isabella so we were able to see her just minutes after she was born. So much different than a c-section where I had to be in recovery for an hour before we could see anyone.

If you can't tell she is pretty excited to have Ella Bear finally here!

And then there were 3...

Papa with his granddaughters The DeMann Girls

Early September Fun

My Mom loves doing fun things with the kids. So when we were over at their house on Sunday after church she made them some adorable catapillers made out of Oreo's and gummy life savers. So cute! Of course before they could indulge I had to take a quick picture.

Because they can't get enough of it...more Bounce House fun!

We are seriously quite goofy and one day unfortunately the camera got involved. :)

Crazy kids (and crazy Mommy)!

Myah's 3rd Birthday

On Friday, August 28 we celebrated with family and friends Myah's 3rd birthday. She had a party and invited all of her friends. We bought a bounce house which was a HUGE hit.

The weather could have been better...cold and on and off rain which is not what you would expect for August but we made it work and Myah had a great time.

Traci Zimmer made Myah's cake for us - so cute!!

Pizza time...Myah with all of her friends

The Lown triplets - Carson, Kaylee and Kennedy

Wyatt and Brayden

Jordyn and Alexis

Then she opened up presents...

Reading a card with Mommy

She received a puppy with it's own carrier from Uncle Paul, Aunt Jenn, Ramsie and Tanner

and a bubble lawn mower.

Finally time to sing "Happy Birthday" and eat some cake!!! The cake was just as delicious as it looked. So yummy!!!

We also celebrated on Sunday (the 3oth) with my family and had a yummy dinner followed by more presents. I forgot my camera that day so I'm still waiting for pictures from my mom. However, my parents bought her a crib for Bitty Baby (American Girl Doll) and Aunt Melanie and Uncle Joe bought her the diaper bag to go with Bitty as well. Everything she wanted and wouldn't stop talking about.

On her actual birthday, Monday the 31st, we took her and the boys along with my sisters and mom out for lunch to Olive Garden. After lunch Melanie took the boys back to our house for naps and my mom, Sheree and I took Myah to see the movie "Up". She did great and loved the movie. At night we grilled out with Aunt Melanie and Uncle Joe followed by more jumping in the Bounce House. I think it is safe to say she had a great birthday!