i'm going to be behind for a while

This one I took yesterday when she finally had her eyes open...we had to try the famous
"Blue Chair"

proud siblings at the hospital...I'm a little behind on my postings

So, i'm just posting quickly because I have to get a few more sleeping pics of baby Miriam while Olivia and Drew are off with Gramma at gymnastics. I usually post in the evening, but I have to go to bed at 9 now that i am getting up at 2 am. Everything is going really well though...she is a champ. thanks everyone for your sweet comments.

Miriam + 1 week = more cuteness than ever

Just a quick post to say we are all so in love with our new little girl. She is adorable and cuddly and super sweet. Olivia and Drew are so good with their little sister. She's our little princess. I can already see her face getting a little more chubby though...sad that they have to grow up so quickly.

She's Here!!!!!

Miriam has finally arrived.
6 lbs. 11 oz.
5:33 pm on July 12th
We are all doing great!

Happy Birthday U.S.A.

my top 5 favorite things about my country:
1. freedom to worship God -
2. the right to a fair vote
3. the schools, highways, national parks, and health systems - they are not perfect, but visiting 3rd world countries makes me really appreciate these things.
4. the natural beauty in our country
5. the free democracy and choices...i can have starbucks or peets, Winco or Whole Foods, Nordstom's or Target...and all the fun choices in between. I love choices.

OK - well this is not an exhaustive list - and i'm probably missing some big ones, but i do really love this country and appreciate what God has given us here. I asked Phuong what his favorite thing was and he said "that I can eat any kind of food I want."

God Bless the USA!!!!
Here are a few pics of our celebration with the Shearers at my parents house. Sara's parents joined us too. the kids all look a little shell-shocked, but i think they enjoyed themselves anyway.