Matchy-matchy, huh?

 We halloweened with the girls tonight... We were a "Football Family" - actually the Daddy's idea, the Mommy was amused. NEVER thought the Daddy would buy into the matchy-matchy theme idea, but it was all his. The football was the clincher.

I wanted to be the cheerleader, and I wanted Daddy's shirt to be labeled "Mickey."  You know, cuz he's so fine.  He blows my mind.  If you do not understand this paragraph... sigh.  Just don't tell me.

We actually started the day with some delicious french toast, shaped and colored for the day...

Then we carved our pumpkins.  They rot so fast in the heat here, that we usually carve them on or just a day before Halloween, then enjoy them the week after.  Until they rot.  Which is usually less than a week.

Speaking of matchy-matchy, this is a preview of the pictures we got of the girls on Saturday.  Of course, this is at home, just after we got home.  How well do these outfits - bought years apart, in different parts of the country, from different stores - match?  I am tickled pink.  Or purple and blue, as the case may be. 

PS.  I think the Daddy is going to go for the family-matching-jammies shot for Christmas.  I am vastly amused,  and thrilled.  :)

Happy one month birthday, baby

Two weeks before delivery

My girl arrived on her scheduled induction date - but we went into labor on our own at 12:30 AM.  We were at the hospital by 3 AM and into a delivery room by 5.   She finally arrived after less than a half-hour of pushing at about 11:30.

Happy daddy

No one got to see a picture of Tori until her big sister arrived and got to see and hold her - even Grandpa waited in the hall until Alex held the baby...

...but then Grandpa got his turn.

This is Tori, on her first day of life. 

9/27/10

Tori, my beautiful child.  Welcome to the world.  Mama is so glad you are here.  I did not know our family was not complete until I felt you under my heart.  I am so glad to hold you in my arms at long last.