Pure Summer Bliss

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Summer 2010 - So Far

Linnea and Thomas continue to grow and thrive, and are thoroughly enjoying the summer already.

Above and below are some shots of Nana & Papa's visit over Memorial Day. Thankfully, Nana stayed on to help a few weeks after that, as well.

Above and below here, we've also enjoyed several trips to Gramma & Grampa's house this summer.
Linnea's learning how to play with her little brother; not sure how to read his expression and determine what he thinks of this???
Below are Linnea and her friend Elle taking in Linnea's first parade on Memorial Day.
Oh, and did we mention that Thomas still has colic?
Happy Summer, All!

Smiles

So this is what makes it all worth it - their smiles. Sure, we've got colic/acid reflux, the Terrible Two's, Mommy in physical therapy from too much Baby Bjorn-wearing, Daddy not showering until after noon each day, and just a general lack of sleep (and housekeeping!) overall... but we've also got two amazing kids and these heart-melting smiles. So it's all good.

Still Out Here...

Thomas is nearing three weeks old on Thursday and what a three weeks it has been! We survived the departure of Nana & Papa, the onset of acid reflux for Thomas, the stomach flu for Linnea and Mommy... life's been interesting, to say the least :).
Mommy & Thomas had to stay home from church on Easter but Daddy & Linnea made it out, Easter bonnet and all.
We are exhausted and sleep-deprived, but blessed beyond all we could ask or imagine. Your well-wishes and prayers are all greatly appreciated and we look forward to getting back to each of you... sometime before the kids start school?!?!?

And Baby Makes Four

We were blessed to bring Thomas home from the hospital on Saturday morning and have the chance to finally introduce him to his proud Big Sister Linnea (and Maya, of course).
Although she hasn't felt this ecstatic about his presence every moment, she has taken to him quite nicely and often asks "Where'd Thomas go?" (to which the answer, 99% of the time, is "He's sleeping.").
He does manage to wake up every now and then, though, and we thoroughly enjoy his "quiet, alert time" - a sharp contrast to his sister's "not-so-quiet alert time" :).

Introducing Thomas Charles

It's official - the Daniels in Geneva expanded by one as of 1:26 p.m. on Thursday, March 25th. Thomas Charles Daniels (named for both grandfathers) is pictured here and is our wonderful blessing from God, weighing in at 9 lbs, 4 oz and 21 1/2 inches long.
As of right now, we are all still resting at the hospital but looking forward to heading home and introducing Thomas to his big sister tomorrow.
Thanks for all of your love, thoughts and prayers over these last weeks and months. We are grateful to God for the blessing of Thomas and for each and every one of you.