Meet Jovee

This is Jovee Lynn. Roxie calls her "Baby Boobie" Anyhoo...this is her. She's adorable and hairy. She has this awesome patch of hair on her ear. It cracks me up.

She was 7 lbs 8 oz and 19.5 inches when born...She weighs more that any of my other kids.

It's impressive.

I don't know what else to say about her cuteness...she doesn't do much at the moment.

That's what makes her so great

Dancing Queen

Thursday was Mabey's dance recital. I was unfortunately incapacitated, so I was unable to attend this blessed event, but she was supported heavily with family and friends. Eris was kind enough to tape it for me. She came up to watch it with me at the hospital. It was fantastic. She had two numbers. First was Going to the Chapel and the second was Earthquake. She rocked them both--while looking like a showgirl.

Thanks to my family and friends who helped get her ready and be there for her big day when I couldn't.

Can't wait until next year!!

It's the final countdown

Everything is cleaned, washed, dusted, vacuumed, put away, packed, organized and purchased.

Thanks to a little help from my friends and family, who firmly believe that at this stage in my life I should NOT use a circular saw. I'm sure it would have been fine.

The only thing I have left is waiting.

I am ready for this tiny-vampiric baby to stop using my ribs as a foot rest and come out to play.

My body has been prepping me for late nights. My normal bedtime has been extended from 930 pm to somewhere around midnight, mostly because I can't get comfortable. It's like having 35 lbs placed directly on your lungs and spine.

I am also ready for this lovely swelling of the calves and ankles to be done. It's like I'm wearing someone else's feet. They hurt.

In other news....

Today I get to go to a fun little bbq--held in honor of many things: Babies, Brothers in arms, Daddy's day, Birthdays and of course, family. This is a themed party....Moose and Squirrel.

We will enjoy "Moose Burgers" and "Squirrel Cake" with a side of Russian Salad in honor of Fearless leader.

The girls are excited, mostly because they get to have a water fight.

First Haircuts

I gave the devil her first hair cut.

It was about time.

Her hair had reached the middle of her back.

Though adorable, the thought of maintaining this look throughout the summer at the pool made me cringe.

So I cut the baby hair off. 5 inches.

She's all growed up now....and looks just like her sister.