I think it's time for more pictures.

We've had a busy week since Jacey's birthday. We spent the weekend meeting Aunt Kelly & Abbott and the first part of this week getting used to being at home. Jarred went back to work today so it's just me, Jack & Jacey. Jack has been such a big helper and we're doing good so far! Here are a few pictures from our first week together.

She finally decided to open her eyes some.

Getting ready to go home in her rosy outfit.

Jack likes to use the boppy as a "float".

I had a photo shoot to get pictures for her birth announcements. Here are some that I didn't use but were still really cute. I love this little dress on her.

Jack really loves his little sister. I hope this keeps up! :)

Aren't they cute together?

Snuggling with Moma Jo. I love how Jack's looking at Jacey.

Popo had the tough job of tending to the brush fire.

Abbott thought Jacey was cute, but was more interested in playing with Jack.

He's so cute, too!

We tried to get a good picture of the 3 cousins. This was pretty good.

This was a great picture of Popo & Moma Jo & their grandkids.

Jack loves to work in the yard. He would spend hours helping Popo pull weeds, plant grass or anything that had to do with being outside.

Kelly & Moma Jo went to Target while the rest of us stayed at the house. The boys were in the hall playing so nicely so we decided to just let them play until we heard fighting or crying. All of a sudden we heard so much laughing that I just had to see what was going on...

They were throwing the blocks down the hall and thought that was the funnest, funniest thing ever.

We have had a great week and we're looking forward to more! We have Jack's trike-a-thon at his school tomorrow to benefit St. Jude, we're going to a car show this weekend and in a couple of weeks we'll be ready for Jacey to meet Grandma & Grandpa. So much for relaxing at home! In the next couple of months we hope to make a trip to Athens, TX and we're excited about our friends visit in June. If you'd like to come visit, please call ahead to make sure our calendar is empty! :) Seriously, come on... we'd love for you to visit!

Welcome Jacey Rose!

I have tried to post this blog twice with cute commentary, the details (well, not all details) of Jacey's birth and a few interesting things about the day she was born and our stay in the hospital. Twice I've had it all typed out and ready and twice I've hit "publish" and twice it has failed so I have given up on that part for now. Here are some pictures from her first day. We are back at home now and hopefully soon we'll be adjusting to life with a newborn again. So far, she is a great baby. I think she might not even bother me to eat unless I make her! I'll try to get the energy up to post the stories again but for now, enjoy the pictures! :)

Jack waiting for Jacey to arrive. He was such a trooper at 2:00 am!

Looking a little worn out.

Helping Moma Jo pass the time.

Here she is!

She found her thumb right away and so far that seems to satisfy her. She doesn't have much of an appetite yet but I'm hoping that will change.

She's a good snuggler, too.

This picture is really dark, but I love Jack's expression. He's been a very good big brother so far.

I think she's a keeper!

First family of 4 photo. Not too bad for 2 am!

Jack's giving Jacey the bunny he got for her. It slept in her crib the whole time she was in the hospital.

Still looking a little worn out but hanging in there.

Jack is right, she is so cute!

He likes to sit right with whoever is holding her.

Holding his sister for the first time.

Maybe one of my new favorite pictures.

Popo might like her a little.

She's really stressed out. Stay tuned for more!

Happy Easter!

I figured I better get this round of pictures up before someone else took center stage for awhile. I hope you all had a very Happy Easter!

Coloring Eggs.

Being very easy putting the eggs in the dye.

Making his Easter nest with Daddy. This is a German tradition that Jarred's family always did. We made one for the first time last year when we spent Easter with Jarred's family and decided to continue.

Decorating the nest with flowers.

After prepping for Easter by making eggs and a nest, you have to get the yard ready. Jack's taking a break from helping Popo pull weeds.

Ready to go back to work.

Pulling weeds makes a boy very hungry! Saturday was beautiful so we enjoyed supper outside.

My tulips bloomed just in time for Easter!

The Easter Bunny found his nest!

Searching for all 23 eggs. 11 hard boiled and 12 candy filled.

Isn't he super cute?

He got a new spotting scope from the Easter Bunny (AKA Grandma & Grandpa) and he's searching for the woodpecker in the tree.

This face is still cute even with chocolate all over it.

Yep, I'm still pregnant.

Rolling a few cars with Daddy.

He's trying to close one eye to see better, but I have a feeling both eyes are closed.

Taking a break from the sun. The weather was beautiful once again today and we spent nearly all of it outside.

Chillin' with Moma Jo.

Being silly with Popo.

We had a wonderful Easter weekend! Now, for our next order of business.