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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Yoga Master







Little Man

All tuckered out from the excitement of welcoming Russell home, on the way to grammie's house to enjoy air conditioning while we waited for the power to come back on at our house.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Like Grandpa


Russell Visits Linnea's Room

Linnea couldn't wait for Russell to see her room for the first time. We weren't home very long before she wanted to take him.


A Lesson In Sharing

Someone isn't too keen on sharing her baby brother with anyone, and especially if that person happens to be her brother!

Benjamin and Russell

Benjamin was very excited to hold Russell for the first time at home.

He was also very curious about Russell...


also a little clueless about being careful...


and really anxious to see his little brother's eyes open!


Linnea and Russell

Linnea could not wait to get Russell out of his carseat and into her arms as soon as we brought him home from the hospital. She was excited to introduce him to our home.



Friday, May 27, 2011

Welcome Home Russell

Benjamin was very excited to welcome his little brother home and couldn't wait to climb into the Pilot to find him!




Linnea ran out to greet us and then ran back into the house to her first doll to give to Russell to play with. She had determined that whether it was a boy or girl she was going to give the baby her doll to play with.




They were very happy to pose with their little brother.




Someday maybe we will get a picture of the whole family looking at the camera smiling. Welcome home Russell, to our crazy zoo!


Going Home







Russell didn't even stir when we put him in his carseat.


First car ride. He enjoyed a quick trip to Sam's Club on the way home and slept the whole time.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Our Favorite Nurse



This is Candy, quite possibly our favorite nurse ever! She was our nurse all day Wednesday and then was our discharge nurse on Thursday. We loved everything about her, from her sweet personality, to her professionalism and thoroughness as a nurse. She also hooked us up with 3 packages of newborn diapers!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Russell Loved on by Aunt Rosalie and Cousin Liam



Out Cold



Sister and Brothers







Snuggle Bug



Russell Meets Grandpa Merritt







It's Tiring Being Born

After being awake for the first several hours in this new world, Russell slept away the rest of the day. He was very content being passed around to all of his loving family.





Meeting Grandpa & Nana







Meeting Great Grammie







Russell and Grandma



Linnea Shares

Linnea isn't too keen on sharing her little brother with anyone, but she will glady climb up into someone's lap and hold Russell for them.

Meeting Auntie Rosalie & Liam



Linnea Lets Grandma Meet Russell



She even let her hold him!



Watch Out!

Welcome to our family Russell, the elbow to your face may feel slightly familiar. Your big brother was constantly digging his elbows into mommy's belly to get leverage!

Mommy and Her Little Boys



First Family Photo