19 March 2010

We are at home now and officially soaking in life as a family of four!

We came home to a banner on our mantle and flowers on our table courtesy of our neighbors who looked after Scout while we were gone.


Hazel and I napped in bed while Daddy and Oliver went to Target to fill prescriptions. Friends came by with a delicious supper, then Oliver read Hazel a story about Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy. He helped me with her bath and picked out a nice pair of pink jammies for his little Honey Bear.

Now we're all settling in, looking forward to our first night at home with that moses basket finally filled with a squeaky little person.




Babymooning in progress!

(And, "squishy photos" soon to come! Claire is coming over tomorrow afternoon for newborn photos and I just can't wait!)

28 comments:

Tracy said...

she is just so sweet, Rae! I'm so happy for you guys. (and, she looks so much like O to me. :) )

uh! I just want to eat her up!

natali said...

Oh my goodness!! Look at those tiny, wrinkled feet! It makes you want to kiss them :)) Babies smell SO good (most of the time).

Beth McC. said...

She is so precious and I LOVE her sweet little name! Congrats!

Melanie Eccles said...

I love the passion and excitement and sheer joy I hear in your writing. Praise God that you're home as a family of 4! Congrats again!

Bekah F. said...

Miss Hazel is GORGEOUS! I'm loving all the pics and updates!

Susan said...

Oh my goodness, Raechel. She really is so beautiful and delicious she makes me want to have a thousand more babies. I will refrain. Enjoy these precious first days and weeks; they'll be gone so quickly. You know that.

Congratulations again, she is a wonderful and perfect and I couldn't be happier for you guys.

Faith said...

How precious!!!!! Congratulations!!! :)

Mary said...

Hazel is an alert little squeaker, that is for sure! It looks like she's going to have dark hair, too!

Eagerly awaiting more pictures!! :)

Chantelle said...

wrinkley little feet. Too adorable :)

Jessica said...

absolutely beautiful!!

Christine said...

You should know this: Stephen rarely notices babies or comments on them, but I just showed him Hazel's pictures and he exclaimed, "She's cute!" Emphasis on "cute." There you have it! The Cases approve.

Seriously, she's cute. I'm so glad you're home. (And I'm jealous that her eyes are open, because Cecilia never wakes up long enough for me to see hers.) Much love! I hope you heal quickly and feel energized in the days to come.

Kristi said...

Hazel looks like Oliver! She is so precious.

Whitney said...

Oh little Hazel looks so much like Oliver... She should be called Olivette!!!

BARBIE said...

Welcome home! And I just love Hazel's jammies!

Unknown said...

What a precious beauty! Congrats! :)

Nicole said...

Hazel is beautiful as could be!!! She looks like Brother Bear , huh??
Glad you are all home healthy, happy, and blessed!

Molly @ Me and Madeline said...

What a TOTAL cutie pie! I was grinning ear to ear reading this post, I'm so happy for your family!

Parker's Mommy said...

Congrats on baby Hazel!!! She is just precious and looks so much like her big brother.

Claire Wise Photography said...

I can't get over how much she has changed in a few short days! I can't wait for this afternoon!

Anna said...

She is precious! I can just feel your overflowing joy. My son is 5 weeks old and I loved the babymoon!

I'm a new(ish) reader and have really enjoyed your writings.

Erin said...

so glad you are home :) cant wait to see photos !

Audrey said...

She.is.adorable! I can't wait to meet you, Hazel!

Lizzie said...

Soooo beautiful, and I'm pretty sure as soon as you let us, Audrey and I shall be storming your house. ;)
Can't wait to meet her!
Love you
Lizzie

Taylor said...

Awww...so glad you are all home safe and sound with that precious babe!! Enjoy being a family of four!!!!

Chelsa said...

oh how i love baby feet!

she is GORGEOUS!

CAC said...

oh my gosh she is sooooo cute!!!!

Beth said...

Raechel,
I have read your blog for quite some time, but have not commented. I wanted to say just how overjoyed I am that Hazel is here safely. She (and Oliver) are sweet blessings from God!
His grace is so amazing!

Java said...

Congrats on baby Hazel!!! She is just beautiful and looks so much like her big brother.