Fun at the farm!

Aidan and Lily playing in the golf cart! Tinker ate about 100 Popsicles!

Anabelle sleeps though most of the exciting fishing action!

You know that Aidan is tired when he falls asleep on the tractor!

My 3 darlings!

Big brother and Belle!

Aidan catches a big fish! He looks so cute in his boots!

Tinker looks her fish over!
Yay! I caught my first fish!
My big boy and big girl....I love this picture!

Since Matt was still on leave from having the baby we decided to make the most of it and go to the farm. The kids had a blast...we went fishing, rode the tractor, golf cart, lawn mowers, and ran around and played. It was amazing watching Aidan and Lily fish...they were so cute and it reminded me of when I would go fishing with my dad. As soon as Matt would cast Aidan's pole out...Lily would be reeling hers in. Then Aidan would reel his in. Matt was doing a lot of untangling fishing lines and keeping the bait on the poles. It was a fun experience. Belle and I watched and laughed. Lily liked to dip her pole in the water. Tinker caught her very first fish all by herself. It was great family fun!

We all LOVE to hold Belle!

Belle rarely gets put down. We all want to gobble her up! She is so sweet and cute. It is the best feeling holding your newborn baby! She is so good she doesn't even cry when her brother and sister hold her.

My eyes are open as daddy hold me close!

My outfit says, "I love Mommy!"

Our First Trip as a Family of Five!

I am a little behind in my blogging so I am going to try and play catch up. When Belle was a week old...we decided to go to Cape so my dad could see her. He had to work when she was born. My cousin had a wedding shower so my grandma also got to see her. It was an ambitious trip...I was exhausted but we made it!

Pa Pa holds Belle...his youngest grandchild.

I strike a pose with my sweet girl after the bridal shower.

Sooo little and sweet!

All dressed up for the shower.

Grandma Jesse meets Belle for the first time.

Anabelle's 1st Bath!

These are some pictures of Anabelle's first bath. She started off okay but then began to cry! Once she was finished...she was happy again. She hates to be cold!

Getting Settled!

Anabelle is 2 weeks old and we are finally getting settled! She is such a good baby and the kids adore her! (Especially Aidan...well I guess Tinker could care less some times but I am sure deep down she adores her!) She rarely cries but rather "squeaks"! I am really loving being a mom of 3! I am tired of course but Matt has been a big help! I am loving that people are saying that Belle looks like me! Yay!

Belle's first visitors!

Ella holds Anabelle for the first time!

Aunt Beth cuddles close!

Grandma and Grandpa visit in the hospital!

Nana visits in the hospital. (Pa Pa had to work on the train!)

Uncle Jay and Tristen were Belle's very 1st visitors!

We Welcome Anabelle Devaney Steinmetz!

Anabelle Devaney Steinmetz
Born: April 15, 2010
6 lbs. 7oz.
18 1/2 inches.
I went to the doctor as I do every week. He walked in and we were talking about how I was very uncomfortable and walking around dilated and having contractions on a regular basis. Then he checked me and said..."When do you want to have this baby?" I said, "Today!" THAT WAS IT! I called Matt and told him that today was the day! He met me at the house and we went to the hospital. We got there around noon. They put me on the potocin and it didn't take long at all to get things moving. I called my mom to tell her I was 5 cm dilated and by the end of the phone call...I said Mom I have to go...I just felt a ton of pressure. Sure enough...I was 10 cm and ready to go. It took literally like 10 minutes! The doctor arrived and I pushed 4 times...out she came. It was easy and beautiful and I loved every minute! Anabelle Devaney came at 7:27pm and is a healthy girl! THAT IS ALL WE WANTED!



At hospital...right before I had her.
What a miracle...our sweet girl is here!

She is finally here!

I love her so much! It doesn't matter how many kids you have....each one is a miracle and is so special. We were so happy that she is here and is healthy!

Matt cuts the umbilical cord!

Words can't begin to explain the feeling you have when you see your baby. She is perfect!

Our 1st picture as a family of 5!

Aidan loves Anabelle so much and was so happy to FINALLY get to hold her!

Aidan and Lily wore their "Big Brother" and "Big Sister" shirts up to the hospital and brought Anabelle some gifts just from them. (Thanks Mom!)

She is so tiny and so beautiful!

Anabelle is getting ready for her hospital photos!

Shortly after I had and they cleaned her up and brought her to me. She has such a perfect little head! So cute!

My dad took one look at me and fell in love! Matt holding Belle right after she is born!

Proud Daddy!