Sarah's Homecoming

We arrived home from the hospital today around noon. Kevin went to pick up Jackson and Adam when school got out. Jackson ran into the living room looking for Sarah. I had her sitting in her bouncy seat. Jackson kept saying, "She's so little." Adam kind of hung back not really sure about her. He just kept pointing and saying, "Baby." He got "his baby" and so it was Adam's baby and Mommy's baby.

Jackson kept touching her head and Adam wanted to see her feet.

Jackson is so proud of her and won't stay out of her face!

Adam climbed up on the couch next to Jackson and Sarah.

And the Four Become Five...

We went to dinner last Friday night before Kevin and Jackson left to go camping. When the hostess asked us how many were dining I said, "Four" thinking that would be the last time we would need a table for four. From now on we will always need that bigger table, and I guess we'll always have to have a longer wait for that bigger table. But it's all worth it. Sarah is the most precious baby and I know we have all fallen in love with her at first sight. We'll have to get a new "family picture" to post when there is someone else around to take our picture.Kevin attempted to take a picture of the three of us right before we left the hospital.

Sarah Grace

Sarah Grace Faircloth arrived at 1:31 pm this afternoon. She weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. We think she looks just like Adam. Let's just hope she doesn't have Adam's hair!

Getting Ready for Sarah's Big Arrival

Here is a last glimpse of Sarah before her big arrival. I had an ultrasound a week ago. The technician said that she weighs 7 lbs., 2 oz. I am being induced in the morning at around 7:15. If all goes well, we will have a little Sarah by supper time!

She was sleeping with her arm in front of her face. We think she looks a little like Adam. She has his nose.

Here is Sarah's room.

Church Camping Trip

Kevin and Jackson went camping this weekend at the Kerr Lake Campground with several famlies from our church. The campground had an end of the season fall festival yesterday. Jackson went down the inflatable slide, jumped in a bounce house, and hit the pinatas.

Jackson's Soccer Game

Jackson had a soccer game last Saturday. We finally remembered to take the camera.

Labor Day Weekend at the Lake

We all met at the lake for Labor Day weekend. Thanks for the pictures Emily and Joe.

It was quite a competitive weekend. We played all kinds of games- real ones and on the Wii. Here the boys are "playing" Boggle.

Adam jumps in Granddad's lap at a chance to drive the boat.

We are all on the neighbor's floating dock watching the boys jump in over and over and over again...
It was a challenge to stay standing when those boats went by.

Our family portrait. There sure are a lot of us!

Kevin's and Philip's Birthdays

We went to the lake over Labor Day Weekend. Everyone was there, so we celebrated Kevin's and Philip's birthdays.

Kevin got lots of help opening his present.

We all pitched in and got him an iPod Touch. I'm not sure who was more excited- Kevin, Jackson, or Adam.

Baby Shower

Carol Chapman, mom's very good friend, and my aunt Jamie gave me a shower this past Saturday. We all dressed in our fanciest tea party attire, including hats, and enjoyed some fun times together.

The hostesses and me. Thank you for making this shower so special!

The delicious spread with different flavored teas to choose from- Perfect for celebrating a little girl's arrival.

Every little girl needs a baby doll. Of course, Adam and Jackson thought it was for them. Jackson got excited because she came with extra clothes.

Natalie, Mom, Rebekah, and Carol sporting their tea party hats.

It's going to be so much fun dressing Sarah up in all her precious clothes.