Goin' home

Here are some pictures from Lillie heading home. Originally when we wanted her birthday to be on 08/08/08, it would go against the grain since Jacob, Owen, & Emma's birthdays are all on the 13th of different months. The funny thing is that even though her bday is on the 8th, she came home on the 13th. For many people 13 is unlucky, but for us it is a lucky number! Miah's soccer number was 13, and his mother was born on the 13th of Feb. :) Just a fun Alcorn fact. We are so glad to have our little one at home. She is doing great, having gone to the doctor on the 14th, and getting a great report. She has already gained back to her birth weight plus some! What a chunk!

Roomin' in

Last night Miah & I got to room in with Lillie at the hospital. We heard she might come home today, which would be great since today is the 13th-the same day her brothers and sisters were born. She has been so good! What a little angel!

Just passin' time

Being at the hospital has been interesting in that it has felt like such a long time that we have been here, but at the same time, it has gone by so fast. Being together has made such a difference-Mimi and Pop Pop dropped off the kids today for a little while so we could all have some family time together. That proved to be super awesome in that we could enjoy our babies, but could stay close to our tiny baby. Let's you know what is important-FAMILY!


I can't even try to explain this one. what a nerd!
Owen really wanted to go see the baby when they called for me to go to the NICU to nurse Lillie. That was so very special that he wants to be with her!
Jake couldn't reach the mirror to see his blue tooth from the rainbow twizzlers daddy had. This was the next best way to show it to him.

More Lillie goodness

Tough guys-Miah thought this was funny to be super tough. I think it is cute!
Jake's interpretation of the tough guy face.

Little hands

We made these shirts for Lillie's arrival. Blue hand for Jacob (favorite color), red hand for Owen (favorite color), and pink with glitter/sparklies for Emma (of course favorite color).

On the back, they had big brother Jacob, big brother Owen, and big sister Emma printed on them. Lillie has one too, but we haven't been able to put it on her just yet. Hoping to have her first picture made in it. :)

Brothers & Sisters

Baby Lillie rounds out the bunch with an even pair of each. 2 boys, 2 girls :)
Owen was a bit upset, not understanding what was going on. Daddy made it better :)
Proud big brother with little sister!
My little handsome thinking about baby sissy.
Emma and I sat in the bed and ate ice chips. She wasn't too concerned with the baby at the moment, but more interested in the ice!

The big day!

Not only the big day, the big momma :)
Angry, angry, angry.. I would be too if I was all comfy and someone did all this to me.
This little angel bundle was delivered to me, of course, those cheekies were the first thing I saw. What a chunka munk! She is so very awesome!
Kind of a weird angle, but here is mommy, daddy, and baby Lillie
Lillie had to have an iv placed in her scalp for fluids/medicine. They later took it out when they put an umbilical line in.

More school pictures

Jakey & Owen outside of the school.
Walkin' like he owns the place.
Outside of his classroom.
Check out Owen's face in the corner, made me giggle!
Big man going to his classroom :)

The grand exit

Ok, so I guess mommy got a bit carried away, but here is Owen emerging from the car :)
Now Jacob, making a silly face as usual.
Here they are sporting their fancy backpacks that yaya got for them.

New equipment to operate

Here Owen is getting his bookbag on the right way to make sure he has no problems for the first day.

Not quite sure what Emma is doing here, & Jacob is mesmerized by the side of his spiderman lunchbox.

First day of school

Gettin' ready for big brothers' first day of school this past Thursday.

It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's...

the most patient animal in the world who has earned himself a special place in the next life. Jacob thought this would be a great idea, to put his superman cape on the cats, and they are so awesome that they don't object one bit! I have to admit it is pretty darn cute.


Side shot of the cat of steel after a very dramatic rescue of some little tiny stuffed animal.
Don't mess with this---miss magenta.... she was cooperative as well.

Daddy's girl

I had promised Miah that one day, daddy would be her world. I knew that from experience, and assured him that there would be a time when Emma would want daddy to help her with her food, put on her shoes, and even put "piggy tails" in her hair. Well, that day has finally arrived, and I thought this was so very sweet. Emma sure loves her daddy, and you can imagine that he also loves her so very much!

Almost there!

4 days til arrival of baby Lillie! I am scheduled for 8/8/08, for a c section, and am getting so excited! I am also getting ginormous!! I made an executive decision that last week was my last week of work, taking this upcoming week off to get last minute things together in the house, and make sure I have everything together for when we get home. Miah has been frantically trying to finish projects so he can actually enjoy the time at the hospital, and not have to bring a computer to work. I will post pictures as soon as we get home, or sooner since they have high speed internet. Thanks for all the prayers, and can't wait to celebrate in our little angel's arrival!

Boo Boo patrol

Being the sweet little guy he is, Owen has become obsessed when someone has a boo boo. Daddy just so happened to have one on his arm that was concerning Owen. He wanted to put "magic cream" and a bandaid on it to make it feel better.

After finishing, he said "all better," and finally could get back to playing. I thought this was really cute :)

Is this really surprising at all?

The best money ever spent, TMNT costumes bought 2 YEARS ago. Emma just had to wear it, and was so excited to be a turtle.

To show she is a balanced woman, she put on her princess costume and twirled around in it a bit. I am so very excited she will have a sister! Boys, watch out!!!