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Bringing Whit Home

The boys were so excited about their new brother coming home. My mom was here and helped them plan a little birthday party for his arrival at the house. It was super cute and fun for the big brothers. This has been a new experience for all of us. It was so different when Crew and Drake were born. When Crew was born, he was the first. And when Drake was born, Crew was still so young (17 months) that he didn't really understand everything that was going on. The boys have done great with Whit. They love him so much and are such good helpers! Drake was a little scared at first. I think he was worried he would hurt the little guy. But he's figured it out now. While my mom was here she pretty much crocheted almost the entire time. It started out with my request for a crocheted cowboy outfit for taking pics of Whit in. Then the boys decided they wanted hats made. She made Drake the Aggie Big Blue hat and Crew a Longhorn hat. And then she also made them a football for playing in the house. Thanks Grandma Fishy for the awesome crocheted presents! I should have let you cuddle with the new baby more instead of working your hands so much!

Welcome Home Party!

Happy Birthday Whit!

Cute Brothers!

Crew thinks holding Whit is super fun!

Drake's Big Blue hat

Whit with Grandpa Kip Sage

Whit's first Bath!

Crew got to feed Whit a bottle for me!

Such a great big bro!

New Baby

Whit Stanley Sage was born on November 11th at . He weighted 8 lbs 7 oz and was 21 inches long. He had tons of hair and was so super cute. It was my best labor and delivery I think. I was scheduled for an elective induction. We kind of liked the birth date of 11/12/13, and thought if I didn't go on my own first, that's what we'd shoot for. I was due on the 15th, so we made it to our pick of the days. I was supposed to call the hospital that morning and they said they had a busy night and would get back to me. I was a nine month along pregnant lady, so I didn't really like the sound of that! But luckily, they got me in around 10 that morning and started me on pitocin. I got an epidural but didn't push the button for any more medicine. It was great. I could feel what was going on and was ready to push. It only took a few pushes and he was born at 3:25pm. I felt really great and didn't have a hard recovery. He didn't poop for a few days and had high bilirubin when we left the hospital so we had to do some follow up but that took care of itself. He also cried so hard one night he herniated his belly button. But grew out of that fairly quickly. He also had blocked tear ducts and we had a few weeks of really nasty eye goop, but that took care of itself too.

Walk of Fame

Crew gets to read books for school and take tests on them. When they get to specific point goals they get to participate in the "Walk of Fame". The other kids line the halls and watch, clap, and cheer for them. It's a simple reward, but they seem to really like it. He's gotten to do this a few times now. And he's made over 250 points so far this year. Way to go Crew, we are so glad you are doing well in school and reading!

Halloween

Bear with me in the next week or so while I attempt to make up for my lost time in the blogger world! I've had a little change in life that has caught me a little busier than I used to be. But I'm vowing to make up for the lost posts and share what we've been up to. For you who read, and for my record keeping sake.

This was Halloween 2013. We had a friend Halloween party. It was lots of fun. For that party, Rett and I dressed up as a nun and priest. I sincerely apologize is this is offensive to anyone. But it was the only time we'd be able to make this work for real! At this party Crew was a hunter and Drake was a 49ers football player. 

What's Halloween without some pumpkin carving. It was lot's of fun!

While trick or treating I think Drake was a power ranger and Crew a cowboy, as well as at Crew's school party. They actually wore a few costumes this year to different events. This is what I've got pictures of anyway! And at Crew's Party at school I had to help but was a little worried about the nun costume, so I made something else really simple work. It's Snoopy! And I think it was super cute and fun. And got tons of great comments on it!