What's in a name?

Justin was never crazy about the name Leah. He felt that people would call her Lea, pronounced LAY-ah. We made a point to look up other spellings of the name and Justin thought that Leia would create less confusion about how it was pronounced. Since he didn't like the name to begin with, I let him win the battle so I could win the war. Since the baby has been born, about 10 people have called her Lea, based on the spelling. As of tonight, her name is officially spelled Leah, pronounced LEE-ah. Now I just have to change the fresh ink on the birth certificate!!!

Kate and Leah

Leah, 1 day old

Kate, 1 day old

She's here!

Baby Leah decided she didn't want to wait til Thursday. My water broke about midnight on Tuesday and I had her about 8:00 the next morning. She is huge!! 8 pounds 10 ounces and 21 inches long!! I am not sure how I grew such a big baby. Kate was only 7 pounds 2 ounces. She looks just like Kate did and we are surviving our first few days. Thanks to everyone for all they have done in the last few days. We love you!

The belly

Since I am 99.99% sure this is our last baby and I am being induced on Thursday, I am trying to enjoy the last days of the belly. Justin took one last picture tonight at the park and I realized how huge it is. So, it's not the best picture of me, but it is in honor of the last huge belly I'll ever have...

Labor Day Staycation

The Daybreak Beach is 10 minutes from our house and keeps Kate occupied for hours. We had a great time this morning and are benefiting from a great nap this afternoon. What a great way to spend the last day of summer...

Justin and Kate building sand castles

This finished product complete with princesses

Nothing to report

What does HARD contractions 5 minutes apart, 4 centimeters dilated, 60% effaced, and 3 hours in labor and delivery get you? Nothing, but a lecture on dehydration from a smartypants, know it all nurse.....

(for the record, I was not dehydrated)