Hospital Stay

Boys stayed with Grammie & Gramps the first night then with Meemaw (Papa had to work) second night. They were a little mad at me at first, I had a hard time with that. I knew they would get over it, but still broke my heart. They eventually warmed up. Pictures taken during our hospital stay.

I missed my boys! Lucas was fighting a fever so I didn't get to see them all day Tuesday.

with Papa

with Aunt Stacy

with Meemaw

Big Brother Lucas

Oh how I love them!

with Grammie

with Gramps

with Aunt Holly

with Gram

with Aunt Deb

Big Brother Keldan holding her. He was so proud of himself.

Kisses from big bro Keldan

Cousin Allie holding her

with Aunt Danielle

with Uncle Ryan

Allie helping Grammie feed her.

She loves to suck her fingers.

So precious! Wrapped around Daddy's finger already :)

Checking Minnie out :)

Welcome Mikaela Rayne

Don't remember all the details of Tuesday, Sept 6th, it went fairly quickly. Went in at 7 am to be induced (took forever to check in), doctor came in around 9 to check me (was 4 cm dilated), broke my water, and told the nurse to start the pitocin. Eventually I got an epidural and by 2:17 (with only 4 pushes :) ) out came a beautiful 7 lb 15 oz, 20 inch baby girl :) Labor was a little longer than Lucas (much shorter than Keldan) but was by far the easiest delivery. Now on to the part that everyone cares about...

Her very first pictures :)

Mikaela Rayne Hamsher

Think its interesting how different I looked right after delivery (all 3 pics are on the side). It was easier each time.

My nurse, Karen. Had her from beginning to end, she was really nice.

Six Years

Yesterday Joe & I celebrated our 6th year anniversary. We started out with one dog and now have 3 kids and 2 dogs. I absolutely feel blessed! God is so amazing. I've never been happier :) Joe has been the best husband and I love watching how he has taken on the daddy role! He does an amazing job and the boys (Mikaela will soon too) adore their daddy! Of course I wasn't going to do much (new bundle of joy) for our anniversary but wanted to make sure we spent a little time just the two of us. So my mom and dad came down and watched the kids and we treated ourselves to some yummy El San Jose and a lovely walk in Walmart :) It was nice to have some us time. Thought I would post some pics of us, don't have a good updated family one yet.

Love you hun!

September 10, 2005

May 29, 2008 (Keldan was born)

December 29, 2009 (Lucas born)

June 2011 (family pic on beach, Mikaela in my belly ;))

June 2011 (recent one of just us)

September 6, 2011 (Mikaela born)

Stay posted for baby posts...just need to get used to 3 kids and catch up on some sleep ;)