Newborn Pictures

I can't believe how fast the last 2 weeks has gone! But at the same time, I can't imagine my family without little Jessie. She fits right in and makes my family feel more complete. I think she is changing everyday so I wanted to capture this fun infant stage... I think we got some good photos.

2nd GRADE

I can't believe summer is over :(

Katie was so excited to start school today though, so as long as she is happy- I'm happy!!

She is in Mrs Marsden's class and I hope she has a GREAT year!

Love you Katie-bug ♥

Sisters

It would probably be the understatement of the year to say that Katie and Brielle are excited to have a little sister. They LOVE her sooo much! Pretty much all we have been doing all week is holding and snuggling this sweet baby.

Welcome home!

My sweet friend Jen took care of the girls for me while I was in the hospital and they made this cute sign and had it hung up on the garage when we got home! So cute! THANKS Jen!

All ready to go...

Getting ready to go home. The girls were able to come help us bring their new sister home. They couldnt have been more excited! Pure JOY!

She is here!!!

Our sweet baby Jessica was born yesterday August 16th @ 5:25 pm. She weighed 7lb 9ou and is 21in long. My biggest baby by far! Mom and baby are both doing GREAT! We are loving just snuggling and kissing her to pieces.

the new Jones Family! Big sisters .. this sweet baby is going to be getting LOTS and LOTS of love!

doing what I can...

to put myself into labor...

We went to my Dad's mountain retreat home today. Its always so beautiful there! We enjoyed the cooler weather, the beautiful forest, and the hiking. Yes, I am 9 months pregnant but I went on a hike and YES I was hoping it would put me in labor. This baby is being stubborn though!

My Dad and the girls swinging in his really cool ski lift chair.

38 weeks

I've made it to 38 weeks (+2 days)

I feel huge... but there is nothing more amazing than feeling a baby moving around inside of me. I have felt pretty good physically besides the basic aches and pains and constantly being uncomfortable. But, emotionally I am starting to have issues,see previous post:)

I know our lives are about to change forever (for the BETTER) and can't wait to see my family change and grow. I LOVE my girls and know this little girl is going to get so much love not only from Greg and I but the girls are so excited they can hardly stand it.

Let me take a moment...

Is it normal that I am starting to have some serious anxiety about having a baby in the house again after 5 1/2 years. Dont' get me wrong we are super excited for her but now that the time is drawing near (possible induction scheduled for Tuesday) I am freaking out a little.

I am worried about the timing of everything. Katie starts 2nd grade on the 29th and Brielle will be starting Kindergarten a week later :( With possible postpardum, and trying to adjust to a new schedule and summer being over (no more just sleeping in and hanging out at cowabunga all day) I might not adjust well.... I'm worried :)

I'm worried that my kids aren't going to like school... I don't think I can fight 2 kids to get ready every morning and the tears at drop off (me or them!) I'm worried that they'll have friends in their classes and that they'll like their teachers... does everyone freak out each year at school time like I do?!?!? I'm worried about all the extra curricular activities like piano and drama that the kids are wanting to do... how am I going to get everything done? homework, practices, chores, dinner, NEW BABY!!! Not to mention the cost of everything + new baby costs.

I'm worried that baby (Can we just name her already????) is never going to sleep... she's awake all night now just moving around and playing (what is she doing?) Both the girls have slept so well and been just great babies... why should this baby be any different, right? Or am I due for a baby that has colic and is fussy and cries a lot? Almost nightly Brielle will say in her prayers... "please bless our baby to not be a crying baby!" me too Brielle.... me too!

Anyway.... sorry for the weird post, I just needed to put it out there. Wish me luck, my sweet husband is really pushing for the induction on Tuesday, I'm not so sure I'm ready... but will I ever be? The longer I wait the more anxious I become and the closer to the dreaded school starting.... ughhh Can't summer just last forever?!?!?!?

Girls Day Out

Every year before school starts I try to do a fun day out with the girls. This year with the baby coming also I wanted to do something extra special. 5 star nails in Sandy is the only salon that I know of that has special chairs for younger girls, so we went there for a pedicure (and the girls got their nails painted). Then we went to lunch at McDonald's (girls choice), then to the WJ children's museum, then to the library. It was a GREAT day!!

I feel so blessed to have daughters. I hope that we can always enjoy fun things like this together :)