Our sweet little angel

Caroline is almost 3 weeks old now. She's such a sweet baby and a joy to our family. We got a card in the mail this week and it summed up our feelings about her. It said, " Having a daughter means loving more than you knew you could love. It means giving more than you knew you could give. It means receiving so much more in return. Having a daughter means knowing that whatever else you did or didn't do, you gave the world something beautiful."

Happy Birthday Girls!!

I'm kind of late posting the girls birthday party. We've been a little distracted lately so I figure late is better than never. We combined the girls birthday parties this year and just had one party. They chose to have an ice cream theme party. It was a lot of fun. We had several games, and the kids made ice cream sundays. They had ice cream cupcakes too. It was a fun day for them. They had lots of special friends to come and share the day with them. I can't believe my babies are 2 and 5. Unbelievable!!

Our Ten Year Anniversary

Today is a special day for us because we are celebrating our ten year anniversary. By celebrating, I mean taking care of a two year old and a five day old! What a better way to celebrate than with the birth of Caroline though. I feel so truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband to walk this journey with. I honestly cannot believe it has been 10 years. The time has flown by. The Lord gave me the biggest blessing of all ten years ago today, and I'm so thankful. I just thought in the midst of all of the baby postings that I should take time to acknowledge this special day.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep....

Our girls have had 2 very special places to sleep when they were babies. Kevin's Dad (Papa) made this cradle when Katelyn was born. He spent many hours making the cradle, and it is very special to us. One day our grandchildren will sleep in it too!

Katelyn and Kendall's name and date of birth are attached to the cradle. Caroline's will be on there soon. The middle says "Built With Love By Papa"

This bassinet has been in Michelle's family for 72 years. That's right 72 years. It was made for Michelle's uncle 72 years ago. Michelle's Mom slept in it - Michelle slept in it - all of our girls have slept in it. It has been estimated that over 30 babies have used it over the years. One day we will pass it down to our girls.

Katelyn wanted Caroline to sleep next to her at nap the other day. She moved to the middle of the bed and to the edge of the bed so that she could see her. How cute is that?

Home Sweet Home

We are excited that we got to come home today. Katelyn and Kendall were very happy to see Caroline. They wanted to hold her all day. Kendall likes to give her her "paci-uh-oh" (that's what Kendall calls it). Katelyn is very nurturing and will take good care of her. She said "Mommy, I'm so glad you had Caroline, I love her so much." Too cute.

We are so glad to be home. Caroline is such a blessing to us and we already can't imagine our family without her. We are so incredibly blessed to have three healthy beautiful girls.

Thanks to Laura for the white smocked dress for Caroline to come home in. She spent alot of time smocking it for us. She was certainly beautiful in it.

Caroline loved her first bath!!!!

A Very Special Visit!!!

Today, Katelyn and Kendall met their new sister. They were so excited to see her, and I think they are going to take good care of Caroline.

Katelyn and Kendall's first glimpse of Miss Caroline

Katelyn loving on her new sister.

Katelyn is soooo big sitting there holding tiny Caroline

Kendall thinks she is soooo big

The girls gave each other a present at the hospital. Katelyn got a Barbie, Kendall got a baby Ariel doll, and Caroline got a little Baby Gund doll.

Daddy is so blessed to have 3 beautiful girls.

Caroline's Visitors

Caroline had a few visitors during our brief stay in the hospital (even though there was snow storm). Thanks to everyone for coming and seeing us. Kelli and Dawn - we forgot to take a picture, but we are so glad you came today!!!!

Our friends Jay and Courtney and their daughter, Hadley

Noah and Christina braved the elements on Sunday to see Caroline (I think they are scouting her out for Emerson)

Matt and his wife Jennifer came to visit

Reynolds and Krista getting some practice holding a baby - They are due in October.

Sweet Caroline!!!

We are excited to announce the birth of Caroline Lee Ford. She was born at 7:07AM on March 1, 2009. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches long. She is very beautiful - just like her sisters. We are so blessed to have 3 healthy girls in our family. Mommy and baby Caroline are doing great. We will always remember that there was a blizzard on her birthday.

The Lord is good!!!

Introducing Caroline Lee Ford.

Caroline checking things out.

Mommy and Caroline bonding.

Daddy and his newest girl. Check out the pink shirt!!!

Mimi and Mommy and Caroline

JoJo and Caroline

Papa and his newest girl to spoil

The snow really piled up at the hospital. Good thing we were warm inside!!