More of Macie

Well, pretty good day today for Mommy and Macie (and of course for Daddy!). Miss Macie LOVES to eat, and frequently--so that's fun. The 24 hour anesthetic in my spinal wore off this afternoon, so things have been a little more painful, I would say! The top picture is my wonderful doctor, Dr. Gei--phenomenal person.

The bottom picture is Callie and Bryan being silly while eating pudding--just thought it was cute!

Here's Miss Macie!!

Here are some pics of Macie!! They load in the opposite direction of what I want, and I keep forgetting that on here. She is so "big" compared to my other kiddos! She has cute chunky cheeks, and she has already made it very clear that she likes to eat! The kids like her; Jack loves to play with her feet, and I think Callie would sit and hold her all day if we let her. Thank you to all of you for your prayers for her safe delivery. We are both doing well. More pics later!!

Macie Rae Hanna is Here!

Macie came into the world at 2:13pm
weighing 8 pounds / 0 ounces
19 3/4 inches in length
Both Mommy & baby are doing great!
She is a real cutie

Prayers and Nostalgia

Just a quick update to let those of you who don't know that Macie's arrival is planned for Thursday the 9th at 10 am. Of course, if she decides to come earlier, that would be well accepted and appreciated by me! As the day draws closer, I have a lot of mixed feelings--excitement, happiness, RELIEF, sadness, anxiety. In a way, it's a bit sad to see the era of "Callie and Jack" go--we have become accustomed to our foursome family, I suppose. It's so hard to imagine how much our life will change in the blink of an eye after Macie is actually here, and never go back to the way it was before. I'm excited to see Callie with her--I think she will truly take pride in being the big sister and helping out with her, and she makes adjustments very well. I'm worried about my Jack-Jack--he is such a Mommy's boy, and I fear this could be hard on him. Anyways--pregnancy hormones at top levels I suppose, but nonetheless, Miss Macie will be here soon! So, please say a prayer for she and I on Thursday; that the surgery is eventless, that she is healthy, that my recovery is swift. We will try to keep everyone updated as quickly as possible, with photos too!

Callie Sparkles

Today was the opening day of Highlands Girls' Softball, and Callie had 2 games. She did awesome! She plays "pitcher"--it is coach-pitch, but Callie still plays at that spot and learns the fielding techniques for that position. She got a great hit in the first game, and got several outs in the second--you can bet her Daddy was VERY proud of her! I love that she really does seem to be pretty good, but I really love that she likes it! You can tell she enjoys it, and is trying hard. It was an all day affair, with all the teams having booths and selling various things or activities, complete with face painting, water balloons--you name it. Grandad and Nonnie (Brad's parents) came to watch, along of course with Papa, Grammy, and Jack. Now comes the ridiculous part--she'll have 3 games a week for 2 months! Can you imagine--3 nights a week at softball games?! What have I got myself in to?!!

Macie Update

No, she's not here yet, much to my mounting disappointment and dyscomfort!!! But, maybe this silhouette will show you the humongous belly she is apparently very comfortable in!! I am 38 weeks today, and the c-section is planned for Thursday the 9th at 10 am--I know I can make it until then, but any MINUTE she decides to come earlier will get no argument from me!!!

Camera Fun

My poor kids, always being subjected to Mom's camera! I took these after church last week--just thought they looked too cute. I guess I am getting more and more nostalgic with Macie coming soon--My kids just look like they are growing up so fast! Especially Callie--I know I commented on that with the new haircut before, but even her behavior and personality has changed and grown it seems overnight--and continues to do so everyday.

Trampoline Fun

Bryan got out on the trampoline with the kids the other day. I, being the wise mother-to-be that I am, decided that jumping up and down is not the best idea in my current state--so I was photographer instead.