Elle Belle's first photo shoot- the first of many ;)

Emmy hasn't been a very good napper since Ellie arrived- so she spends a lot of the day looking tired like this ;)

I can't get over how cute this little girlie is! I want to eat her up.

could you just die?

I love that we have 2 little girls who are opposite in coloring. It really is so fun. It's only been a week- but so far- the adjustment has been grand- they are both so sweet and as easy as they possibly can be- hooray!

The last of the hospital picutres...

Our very last hospital pics- Daddy with the girls!

Ellie's first bath.

so many girls!

Emmy brought me a present- Jason got me the cutest necklace with a charm of each of the girls with their birthstones- I love it.

the skypers getting in on the action ;)

Firsts!

Being held by Uncle Josh for the first time ;)

Booky and Ellie together for the first time.

Emmy holding Penelope for the first time- she always says "that's Emmy's baby- it's Emmy's turn!" I loved this moment- it really was precious- she really loves her sister and her face was priceless!

I gave birth to bliss!

My mom just Emmy (who has declared WAR on sleep today) to the park- so I have 5 minutes to blog and then it is off to a nap! That said- this post has a LOT of pics and not many words-

Her hair is very crazy- depending on the light it is a mirad or different colors- and it was CRAZY curly, swirly- but then the bath made it straight- kind of-- it is always VERY thick and cute as can be ;)

those gorgeous "I just came out" pics

Josh was our number 1 photographer and uncle of the day ;)

yes- you read that correctly- she carries her weight well- but she is HUGE! (yet still so tiny- Emmy was almost 3 lbs lighter?)

Sweet bonfing moments-

Emmy and Papa seeing Elle Belle for the first time- so cute.

The first time holding her-

introductions!

first kiss :)

Emmy spreading the good news-she loved her Ellie- my "owie" not so much- though she was equally fascinated with both...

We feel sooo blessed that Penelope Jane has joined our family and could not be happier that she is here!

Penelope~ the start of something great!

the last prego pics! 40+++ weeks ;)

The Celebration Hospital- yes it looks like a resort- there is theme music as you walk in- LOVE that!

My mom got to be at Ellie's birth too- Jason's fam and some of ours joined us on phones and computers...it was a PARTY!

We have this exact pic from when I was pregnant with Emmy-

and this one too- I wanted them to be about to have the same pics ;)

J and I getting ready to be mom and daddy times 2!

I got to have Amber come for this birth! Last time, Nicole came and I missed her this time- but last time, I missed Amber- so I guess that whatever state I am in- I am blessed to have a friend!

She is HERE!!!

Penelope Jane Frederick arrived just before 4:00 pm after about 5 pushes!
she weighed 8lbs 12 onces (WHAT?!)
and was 20.5 inches long
she has a dark curly wig (I think there might be some auburn once her hair is washed)
and blue eyes at the moment-
oh I LOVE her!
Emmy loves her too-
but Daddy might love her most...
more pics to come- but I am very tired...