The Arrival

Liam Beckett Earl made his appearance on October 26th 2011 at 11:30 am. He was 7 lbs 12 oz., and 21 inches long.

We checked into the hospital on Tuesday night and I got started on IV antibiotics. At about 4 am they started the pitocin, but it didn't do much. Around 10:00 am they came in and broke my water. I was still at about 6 cm. I started really hurting so I went ahead and got my epidural. I decided to try and get some sleep since things were moving pretty slow, but naturally, as soon as I got comfortable BAM a ton of pressure and pain. They checked again and I had gone from 6-10 cm in about half an hour. We did a "practice push" and the nurse said STOP and went to get the doctor. My kids and sister were out in the hall, saw my doctor run in and after about 5 minutes my sweet baby boy was in my arms.

He has already brought us SO much joy. I couldn't imagine our family without him.

Naturally... My tender heart cried like a baby. She loves him.

The Belly

I had to have a few final shots of the belly before big man came. Wow, I was HUGE!!! Ahhh, the memories.

Last week of church.

Double Trouble

All three times I have been pregnant I have had a sister (or sister in law) pregnant with me. This time it was my sister Jenn. Our baby boys are 6 weeks apart, to the day. We snapped some pictures of the "double trouble" before I popped. I think it'll be fun to look back at them as the boys get older.

And a couple just for fun

Last pic with the girls before he arrived!

My Sweet Girl

Marlee has always been the type to look out for other people and worry. So, it was no surprise to me that she won an award for safety at school.

It was a surprise to her, she had no idea. They had an assembly in the gym and invited us to come watch. She was confused but excited when she saw us there. It was sweet...just like her. She was crying after the assembly and when I asked why she said "because I'm just so happy". That's my girl.

Kenna was jealous, shocker.

Maternity Pics

Pictures of the belly. Talitha did a great job!