I'll give a quick story of their big day and the pictures Charley text us. Because their doctor was concerned about Norah's size, she decided to do a c-section on Ana on that Friday, the 21st. When our families knew a plan, everyone decided to go sit in the waiting room at the hospital for her delivery. Since Atticus and Grace were being picked up from school by Vic, to go to Orange Grove, I realized I would be able to leave early in the morning with Hazel and Everly and be in Grapevine for the delivery as well! I was so excited. But, hours before we were set to go, Everly got a fever. Ugh. I was really disappointed. But, Pa, Melbo, GG, Dad, Mom, and Ana's parents were all there and I loved getting updates from them and Charley that day, as well as the weekend. I'll only share the photos they sent us that day, but they are so sweet!
They are so funny! Ready for their big event!
Charley was ready to scrub in! haha!
And, then she arrived!
They are finally a family of three!!
So, Norah and Hazel are only 7 weeks apart! They will get to grow up together, and I think that is so exciting! I had to do a side-by-side of their newborn photos!
And, I thought this was a sweet photo of 3 of the 4 grandparents of little Norah together!
The following weekend, I took Atticus & Hazel and we went to DFW to meet Norah and see the Erwin family. We arrived Friday afternoon around 3:30 and Melbo, Pa & GG were already at Ana & Charley's house and had been loving on Norah all day! Ana was nursing when I got there, so I got to go upstairs and see her and visit and then we nursed together and it. was. so. fun! Nothing better than nursing babies, but especially with your favorite new mamas! After a couple of hours there, we headed to Sanger for the night. I went back to Lewisville for a couple of hours on Saturday and then went to GG's house to visit. That evening, GG kept Atticus and Hazel and I went to eat dinner with Melbo, Pa, Mom & Dad at Bebo's in Pilot Point. I can't wait to take Vic there - live music, good food, and fun atmosphere - it's what Vic would call a "dive" and it even had BYOB! It was a good weekend and I can't wait to be back to see them all again soon!
Sweet little Norah!
Hazel and Norah meeting for the first time!
Melbo and Hazel met too!
Melbo was getting a lot of baby holding in on this day - she is always sad to not hold my babies very much since we live so far away. So, I hope she gets to snuggle Norah a lot more!
Even Pa wanted to hold babies this weekend!
So, Atticus was SO excited to see Norah. When I told the kids that I would only bring one big kid (Atticus or Grace) with me on this trip, he begged to go. It was also funny because on the way, we talked to Vic and he said "Atticus - you be good for Mom" and Atticus came back with "Don't worry Dad, I'll just be snuggling baby Norah." in the sweetest, most sincere little voice ever. He really does love his babies! However, on the way to Lewisville, he started coughing. And then he couldn't stop. So, after Friday evening, he did not get to go back to see Norah again. He was so sad and I was so sad for him, but hopefully Thanksgiving gets here soon so he can love on her some more!
Who would have thought that Atticus would be the big kid, and only boy, to 4 little sisters/cousin just 7 years after we welcomed him into our family!?
Hazel and I hung out with Ana, Charley and Norah on Saturday.
And, since Ana and Charley have a daycare setup in their living room, we had options for napping, playing, swinging, etc.!
Uncle Charley & Hazel.
While we were in Sanger, Atticus was always helpful. He loves his little Hazel and wants to carry her or hold her every chance he gets. While we were at Melbo's, everyone got to love on her too.
I'm really glad we got to see Norah on this weekend; I look forward to the entire family getting to meet her and our whole Erwin crew being together for the holidays!
Also, here I should note that Hazel did really good on our trip. On the way down, she slept the entire way and then, although it was after midnight on Friday before she went to sleep, she slept all night until I had to wake her Saturday morning. But, once she was on the bed, she stretched and stretched and just smiled so happily! It was the sweetest thing!! I love you, my little Hazel Laine!
Oh and one more thing! On the way home, Hazel only made it to Riesel before she needed to eat, so we stopped in the parking lot at that intersection/gas station and I fed her. Well, after that, Atticus needed to go potty. Instead of strapping her in to her carseat to drive across the parking lot to the gas station, I just handed her to Atticus and off we went. It was a very short distance and we could have walked, but this was easy too. It's so nice to have a sweet, good, big brother to help me!
Oh and meanwhile, at home, these girls are having so much fun with Daddy - taking walks and decorating for Halloween!
Grace, sitting next to "Skeletor" our skeleton.
And, Grace took a selfie with him and this little face looks just like her toddler face!
Silly girls!
