Bethany Claire comes home!!

On Friday, May 14th, we were able to take Bethany Claire home. When we left the hospital, Bethany weighed 6 lb.. 7 oz. She was doing great! I took several possible going-home outfits to the hospital - a girl has to have options! All of the little dresses were too big, so we went with the smallest outfit - an adorable pink smocked dress! Have I mentioned how much I love little girl clothes!!

After we left the hospital, we made several needed pit-stops. First to CVS to get some drugs, then to Hobby Lobby. I wanted to pick up a couple things still needed for her nursery. Then we went home. We were all pretty tired. Chris and Bethany took a nap on the couch. So sweet!

May 13th videos

When Lane got back to the hospital, I took several videos of him interacting with Bethany Claire. Without a doubt he loves her, but we do have to make sure he doesn't love her too much! :)

May 13th!

On May 13th, Lane's Birthday, I was still in the hospital. I can't lie, I was really bummed that I was not able to be with Lane all day long to spoil him. That's what birthday's are all about, right? Cake for breakfast, fun outings, favorite foods for dinner, more cake and presents...Well, since I was not able to take Lane out for a day of spoiling, Gigi, Papa Rock and Chris did! They went to the zoo and played on the splash pad.

While they were out, I played with my beautiful baby girl. Look at those eyes!

Mrs. Aimee came by that afternoon for a visit too.

After nap time, Gigi and Papa Rock brought Lane up to the hospital. He truly loves his little sister!

Lane is giving Bethany Claire lots of sugar!

We celebrated Lane's birthday early, but I wanted to make sure he had something to open on his birthday. So, we got him several Yo Gabba Gabba dvd's and a water table. We also got his a couple of bags of M & M's. For some reason, the boy does not like cake, but he LOVES his M&Ms! Yummy!

Lane playing in Bethany's car seat.

Happy Birthday, Baby Boy! We love you so much!

May 12th

The day after Bethany was born we had several visitors. The first "visitor" pictured below is the wonderful Dr. Brown. I love, love, love her! She delivered both my babies and I think she is the best!

Then, Aunt Sarah, Maggie and Miller came to visit.

Later, that morning Lane came to visit. As you can see, he LOVES his little sister dearly!

a close up of those beautiful eyes!

Kristie (one of Chris' awesome co-workers) came to visit us....

Along with Jessica

At some point I was nursing Bethany, when Lane came back to the room. He wanted to know where she was...he found her! I thought it was hilarious!

Nana holding baby Bethany

close up of a sweet sleeping baby!

Bethany Claire Allen

Bethany Claire Allen was born May 11, 2010 at 12:18. She was 7 lbs 1 oz and 20 in long! She is absolutely perfect! I had a repeat c-section because she was breached, but I have to say the experience was so different. I was so much more alert afterwards because I did not have to take the wretched medicine Mag. And she was able to spend most of the time in the room with us because she was in great health! What a blessing!!!

This is sweet Bethany during her first bath! Notice the open eyes! Yeah, that's big. Lane took a couple days before he really open his eyes for any length of time.

Proud Papa showing off his girl!

Lane is eager to meet his new sister.

Look at her nails! She was scratching her little face right away.

Proud daddy again...

Happy Momma!

Yaaayy!!

giving some hugs..

I love my family!! I have the sweetest little boy and the cutest little girl. Such a blessing!

Time for the grandparents to love on the baby...

First up, Nana!

Gigi

Papa Rock

Grandpa

Aunt Sarah

"Uncle" Matt came by for a visit and dinner with Chris.

Dr. Lane is checking my blood pressure! Sweet boy, takin' care of Momma!

Jonathan gets married!

The weekend of May 1st, we went to Mobile for Jonathan and Sara's wedding. The wedding was beautiful! Chris was a groomsman and Lane was the ring bearer. I was so excited to be able to make it to the wedding. I was 36 weeks pregnant and have been praying since I found out that I was pregnant that I would be able to go. I made it! woo hoo! Sadly, I got very few pictures of the actual wedding and the happy couple.

The wedding took place at a historic home in downtown Mobile. Gigi stole some sugar as we waited by the gate to be seated.

Jonathan and Sara's first dance! I know the picture is dark - that is why they did not hire me to be their photographer! ;)

Jonathan and Mom's dance!

A good bit of our Houston family was able to make the drive for the wedding. One of my goals for the weekend was to get a picture with Lane with our family. Here is Lane with my Aunt Debbie and Uncle Jimmy.

My wonderful Grandma!

My cousin Josh - This is where I have to get sappy. By far the worst part about not living near our family is knowing that Lane will not have the memories I have with my cousins! All of my cousins were very close in age and we spent a lot of time together playing. I have countless memories of all of us playing at my Grandma's house!

My mom and my cousin Alison!

My uncle Billy

My Aunt Dawn

My Memaw and Papaw

Nana, Grandpa and Aunt Sarah

Jonathan and Sara had a band at their wedding. Lane LOVED this! The boy has loved music and dancing since he was born - literally! Well here he is breakin it down.

Oh yeah, he's feelin' this song!

dancing with his Papa Rock

Papa Rock taught Lane how to twist.