One week old!

We are so glad that Jared is one week old, even though I was due yesterday.  He is such a blessing to our family!  The girls adore him and they are being such good helpers.  Both Shelby and Vivian love to hold him and they do such a good job.  Here are a few pictures from Jared's first week.

Aunt Kim and Nathan came up on Monday and stayed until Thursday.  What a HUGE blessing they were!!!!

Our kind pastor, Roger, came to see us in the hospital on Monday.

~ Our blessings ~

Shelby (4, almost 5), Vivian (2 1/2) and Jared (7 days old)

He's here!

Jared Ryan is here! 8lb 10oz, 20.5in. Born April 20th at 8:05pm (6 hours from start to finish, awesome!) Nursing well. Lots of blonde hair! Pics to come soon.

We are tired, but soooo happy he's here! Thanks for praying!

Monday morning update:

We all got some rest. Mom and baby are doing well.

Happy Easter!!!

Here's Shelby's caption of this picture:
Here's Shelby and Vivian with Easter dresses and painted fingernails (pink) and painted toenails (purple).

Cradle is ready for Jared

Today I was able to sew the canopy for the cradle, recover the bumper for the cradle, and make a little pillow.  We are pleased with the finished product and ready for baby Jared to sleep in it!

On our move up here last year the cradle got some water damage, so Josh took time last month to refinish it.  The cradle looks beautiful!

For those of you that didn't see the cradle when it was prepared for the girls, here are a few pictures of that. (Pink canopy and pillow with a green bumper)

And a big Thank You to Josh for keeping the girls occupied while I sewed.  It is a beautiful day and they are enjoying the outdoors this afternoon.  Even got a fire going in the fire pit outside!

Praising God!!!

Little Mommies

We sure enjoyed the beautiful 60 degree weather here today!  Wow, the bright sunshine made for a fun afternoon outside.

37 weeks and counting!  We are all very excited to see Jared ~ praying for a healthy baby born on his due date, or slightly before.  ;)    Have a great week!!!