Welcome, William!

So, my older sister Christina has convinced me to start a blog! She started one, and forgets that she is the overachiever in the family, so we'll see how long this lasts :) She started her blog to let people keep in touch and watch her little guy, William, grow!

We got the call the morning we were getting ready to head over. Christina was in labor! We were so excited, and headed over to Pendleton right away. Jessica, Ben, Daniel, Owen, and I all crammed into Jessica's two-door Honda. I got the short end of the stick and crammed in the back with two car seats. The boys were as entertaining as ever.

A couple hours into the drive, we got a call from Thomas. IT'S A BOY! While we celebrated, they sent us pictures on our phones. Needless to say, it was love at first sight, especially for Daniel.

After all the excitement wore off, the babies were ready to stretch their little legs. We made a pit stop at the Clackamas Town Center, where they played and then devoured some delicious corn dogs. And when I say devour, I mean devour.

After every good feast comes a slumber. That's just what the little guys did until, finally, we were there! Meeting Will for the first time was amazing, and it was great to see Christina and Thomas.

Holding that tiny little miracle made me remember how magical it was the night Daniel was born. There is no greater feeling, and I loved seeing the love on my sister and Thomas' faces that only a parent can feel. I'm so excited for my sister to start this journey of parenthood! I recall for the first few months of Daniel's life waking up every morning feeling like it was Christmas, only better (and you know how much I love Christmas!) I remember just holding him for hours, staring at his sweet face in amazement, unbelieving that he was really mine. I do miss those days, but I love the sweet little boy Daniel has become. I so look forward to watching these three boys grow up the best of friends, just like my sisters and I have.