Ella's One Week Birthday!!

Ella is one week old today and with her Billirubin numbers headed in the right direction we all played hooky from the lights for 20 minutes and went out to see the real thing...what a gorgeous day in the sun!!

Here the boys are stalking our friends and neighbors. Waiting, waiting, waiting...and yes, they were rewarded with a Steven visit! We got to catch up with most of the neighborhood kids later in the day for some outdoor playtime--yea!! Let's hope spring has sprung!


Nathan checking out the shadows and looking oh-so-cute with his hair blowing in the wind (and contrary to public opinion, even though there is a girl in the family now, mom still does not want to cut his great locks!).

Little Ms. Ella getting her first time outdoors other than to go to the lab. I think she liked this brief escape a bit more than our girl trips to the lab for heel pricks-I know mommy did!

Matthew knows never to waste a beautiful day!

A great shot of Ella's first floor sleep space, right by the window, and her gorgeous new blanket from Nana and Pa (made by Mike's cousin Shari)! So cute!!!