Summertime rolls

It's about time I updated my blog, although I really think I need to change the title now that our little Elsa bug is on scene. We're enjoying our summer so far. Lots of trips to the mountains and time together. My mom came out and I even got her to go rock climbing (after 20 years of nagging:) Jackson graduated from kindergarten at his montessori school. Cohen had a fun "ninja" birthday party, as you can see by the red ninja suit. Elsa is getting bigger and bigger, and in keeping with my kiddos, chubbier and chubbier. She is definitely a girl and loves to be pampered already.
I'm not working yet but I start a new job in a couple of weeks. I think I could get used to this stay at home thing! But I'm excited about this new job, and it will only be 2-3 days a week. I really love being a nurse because it allows me to be home as much as I am :)

Growing fast

Elsa is really growing fast! She's starting to fill out and fit in some of her clothes. Alex says that she's finally starting to look like an infant, not sure what that means. It is fun to see her becoming more alert and interactive. The boys love it too!

Elsa Mary Hughes

Elsa arrived March 7 at 7:00 am. She was 6#12oz and 18" long. She came 2 1/2 weeks early and decided to make her debut when Alex was out of town on a ski trip! I'm grateful for my mom because she listened to her mother's intuition and knew that I was going to have the baby. She sent Ginger to drive all night and she surprised me by being there to help me deliver Elsa. I'm so lucky to have such a great sister! Alex was disappointed but he rushed home and met Elsa a few hours after she was born.
We are so excited to have her with us. She's a wonderful baby so far. Jackson and Cohen love her and are so good with her.