Getting Settled

We are finally starting to get settled in with two kids. For the most part, Kate pretty much ignores Elliott. We have had lots of help from family this last week which is much appreciated! Mom and dad, Mee Mee and Kathy have all been over to help out and feed us. Matt's parents are also in town for the weekend. Here are some pictures of the girls from this morning.

The last few days...

These are all out of order, but here are some recent pictures:

Elliott Marie Fine

We are very happy to welcome Elliott Marie Fine! She weighed in at 8lbs 7oz and measured 19 inches long. She was born about 45 minutes after we finally got a labor and delivery room! I was 6cm (and not having terribly painful contractions) when the doctor broke my water. I then started having terribly painful contractions and was fully dilated about 20-30 minutes later. I pushed for about 15 minutes and out she came. The good thing about natural childbirth is that it sure is fast! We'll try to get some more pictures up late tonight, but here is one of the first photos of her...

Happy Fall!!

I finally started to feel more like myself this morning. I was so happy baby Elliott decided not to make a grand appearance while Kate and I were sick!! Trying to attempt natural childbirth while sick and going on four nights of hardly any sleep, would have been a total disaster.

We finally went out and about for a little while today since we were all feeling up to it. We stopped to take a picture and enjoy the nice weather. Hope everyone is having a nice fall so far!

Kate's First Titans Game

We took Kate to her first Titan's Game last Sunday (we took our crappy point and shoot camera so the pictures aren't great...). This was a bad idea on so many levels. Kate doesn't handle hibachi grills well because of the noise. Why we thought she would handle fireworks and drunk people cheering loudly, I don't know. Also, the game happened to be right smack in the middle of her nap time. This was not a good combo. Then, throw in the nine month pregnant mom, who had to hike a mile and a half from where we parked to the stadium (and then climb up to the very, very tip top last row of seats) and it was not a good mix. By the time we made it back to the car I could barely walk because I hurt so bad. This Sunday I'll be watching the game from the comfort of my own couch.

Fall Is Here (...Finally!!)

When Dad Supervises...