Baptism Weekend

Whew! What a weekend! We had the girls baptized this past Sunday which I will post pictures in another post. My parents came up on Friday morning to help with last minute preparations, and of course to visit. My little sister flew in from Texas Friday night with my niece who is four months old. We got to meet little Maire for the first time and boy is she a cutie!! On Saturday morning, we had my cousin do our family pictures and also take individual pictures of the girls and Jack. This is easier said than done! I think Rebecca said she took over 600 shots! Luckily it was an unseasonably warm day and we took some pictures outside. My two aunts also came up on Saturday with Rebecca to visit and also my cousin Marie and her two kids and her little sister, Michelle, spent the day with us. By the time we were finishing up with the pictures, my older sister and family arrived from Michigan as well! We had a full house, but it is always nice to see family! Here are a few pictures from Friday and Saturday.

Grandmom holding Kate and Elizabeth. Jack loves his Grandmom.

Putting Granddad to work feeding the babies before bed Friday night

Grandmas in the kitchen. They cleaned up for me after lunch! Thanks!

My aunts Karen and Denise and my mom.

My older sister, Julie, holding Elizabeth and her youngest daughter, Abby

Jack giving Bella a hug. Bella is my cousin Marie's little girl

My niece, baby Marie, looking at a dog for the first time. We joked she may end up with a southern accent when she starts talking since she is growing up in Houston!

Cousins and second cousins.

Jack holding Colin Lytle, Braden holding Kate, Ambria holding Elizabeth, Abby holding Anna, Marie and Bella Lytle.

Cousins

The Druelle kids holding the babies and Baby Marie Wakefield

Jack holding Colin--what a cutie pie!

Braden holding Kate

Ambria holding Elizabeth

Abby holding Anna. Abby loved to hold the babies and even asked me if she could take one home! If you catch me at the right time, I may say yes to that question, haha.

Putting the boys to work again feeding the babies before bedtime on Saturday night

After such a busy day, Kate slept through the night--from her 7pm feeding until 7am the next day. Anna and Elizabeth woke up at 5am. Not to bad!

More Smiles/Family Pictures

I got some cute pictures of the girls smiling this morning, so I thought I would post them. They are in such a good mood in the mornings, what a nice way to start the day!

All three have their left arm raised Kate's smile

A small smile from Anna

A small smile from Elizabeth

Big smile from Elizabeth, little smile from Anna

Elizabeth, Anna and Kate

Here are a few pictures from November 14th of our family.

Jack

Elizabeth

Kate

Anna

The Scudder Children

Our Family

Anna

Elizabeth and Kate

Kate

Elizabeth

Anna in her Baptismal Gown

Kate, Elizabeth and Anna in their Baptismal Gowns

Mom and Anna

Anna

Mom and Elizabeth

Kate and Mom

We got our family pictures taken on Saturday, November 14th. Here are a few of the pictures.

And Kate's Smile (Sort Of)

I tried...

A little smile from Kate

Smiles

We have seen smiles from all the girls in the last week. They really enjoy being talked to and watch us intently when we interact with them. Tonight I attempted to get some of their smiles on camera. Kate was sleeping during this time, so I will have to try to get some of her later. You have to be quick with them--I only really got good pictures of Anna.

Anna and Elizabeth loving to look at John talk to them

These two were in good moods tonight

A smirk from Elizabeth

The best smile picture I got from Elizabeth

She is not ticklish yet, and actually looks scared of my hand.

Anna with a small smile

Big Smile

Jack's big smile--remember how hard and long it took to get Jack to smile for the camera!

The girls had their first and only synagis shot today. This shot is for RSV. We were a little disappointed that the insurance company only approved one month of these shots since RSV season goes until March, but the new guidelines state infants born between 32-35 weeks gestation only need the shot until they are three months old. Hence, this is why they are only eligible to this one dose. We are hoping not to catch this virus this winter, it can be bad for premature infants. Their weights at the office were: Anna: 6 lbs 12 oz., Kate: 6 lbs 1/2 oz., and Elizabeth: 5 lbs. 14.5 oz. Kate seems to be doing much better on the Zantac, she is not as fussy and I even think the volume and frequency of her spit ups is decreased. Also, Jack is feeling better. He had croup and was sickly over the weekend. He has been sleeping a lot more at night and falling asleep during the days since he is not napping anymore.