growing...

it's every middle-aged man's nightmare... thinning hair and packing on the pounds. but somehow it seems to make our little one only seem cuter. he sure is changing right before our eyes!










and who doesn't love an afternoon in the sprinkler??

a thousand thanks...

both of our moms have spent a week with us during this time of transition. and for that we could not be more thankful. we appreciate your love, support, help and encouragement beyond words. we miss you both desperately already.
thank you!!

honesty...

today lily asked me if she could feel the baby in my belly move.
i told her that the baby was out of my belly and the baby was finn, of course!
to decide if i was fully telling the truth, she decided to feel my belly to be sure.
and after assessing the situation, she said, with one hand on my belly, "but mommy, it's so squishy."

oh how i love the honesty of a toddler.

finn's first fourth...

our first holiday has come and gone as a family of four. it was a sweet day spent with kathy with lots of relaxing for all. ryan and i took lily to the pool for some special time with us. and then we grilled out a feast for dinner and watched fireworks from our lawn and enjoyed a movie. ry decided lily should be awakened for the fireworks and our extremely chatty child had no words for the show of lights. after several minutes, she just started shaking and asked that she be taken inside. (but of course the next morning she couldn't talk about them enough!!) and our sweet little one spent the show cuddled up just like this...






loving every minute of the 4th of july!

little mama...

this is literally how lily has spent the majority of her last two days... a combination of rocking/swaying/patting/changing.
sweet big sister...

welcome.

finn wiley smith was born on june 26th at 11.29 pm.
8 lbs 6 oz
21 inches long.
he is a miracle and we are so blessed.


i started having mild contractions mid morning on the 26th. mid afternoon, my water broke and we were admitted early evening. finn came into the world in a big hurry towards the end and we were thrilled to have a beautiful son!


so typical... :)




lily loving her new camera and her "glubs." (aka gloves)




a wonderful big sister!

happy father's day...

to the man that i adore. i cannot wait to watch our family grow together. you are perfect and you make my life so rich.

and to my wonderful dad. i love you so much. thank you for all of the ways you've supported me and challenged me and molded me.

happy father's day to you both!!