Here are the proud sister, brother, and cousin:
I was first considering naming this post from Noah Show-a to Noah Whoa! Noah is now here, and actually came on his due date. So he was born 7/7/2009, 8 lbs 1 oz, 20 1/2 inches long,and at 9:57 in the morning.
Without going into too much detail, I wanted to share the birth with you. I kept thinking he was going to come earlier, and as I mentioned before we were staying close to home and not doing much. On Tuesday morning around 7 I started feeling some contractions, but they were like 8-9 minutes apart, and although stronger I was debating calling it in, because all of the false labor I had been feeling. But I called it in, and we went in just to see if we were all set, and the contractions even stopped for like 10 minutes so I was doubting. We went in and got set up at the screening station, I gave them all my info and I was on a monitor, but nothing was really changing. As I sat there watching TV, all of a sudden my water broke!
I yelled for Kevin, and the contractions were right on top of each other. The labor and delivery ward was full, it was a full moon and July has been busy month, so they scrambled to get a room for me. I got into the room, and nurses were in the hall getting things together, but not too worried. Kevin had to go into the hall to tell them I was in full labor, ready to push the baby out. Within 15 minutes Noah was here. I didn't even get an IV and it happened so quick!! He has a little congestion because he came out so quickly, but he is so perfect. I am so thankful to God that we went to the hospital at that time, I probably wouldn't have made it there if my water broke at home, and that my sister was in town to help out with the other two.
So far recovery is going very well, and the only thing lacking is sleep, which will probably be a long time in coming. Noah nurses well, and is pretty content in his busy surroundings, but we are so happy to have him here!! Kevin has posted more pictures on his facebook account, and we will be sure to have picture updates coming soon. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes!
My favorite picture of Rachel to this point. She picked out this bathing suit herself. 
Kevin and Daniel have enjoyed VBS this week, an we have to pack for our trip this weekend. It is getting harder t0 post with three kids needing the attention, so I will write more later.
I have to watch that the kids don't smother Noah too much. Rachel will walk by and take his pacifier away or just squeeze him very hard, but it is out of love. Daniel was trying to read to Noah today, but was getting frusterated because he wasn't looking right at him. 
Noah had a 2 week check up this week, and weighs almost 9 lbs already. Everything is going well with him, although he goes through a lot of diapers. 
Next week Kevin is helping out with VBS along with Daniel, and giving me some Rachel and Noah time at home. Next weekend we have planned on going to NY to visit with my family, and that brings us into August and a busy month. But hopefully we get to enjoy some nice weather this weekend, the rain has been still pretty depressing.
This is a little out of order, but Daniel got to help Kevin wash the car today. The weather is perfect for a summer day and it is fun to watch Daniel help out. 
Noah can take a regular bath now, and I think someday he will enjoy the bath time just as much as Rachel and Daniel do. 
Here are the kids keeping it cool....
As you see, we have updated our family photo, thanks to the tripod Kevin got for his birthday, we can get some more group shots of us. I also wanted to welcome my sister in law Renee to my blog list, she just got an IMac too, so welcome to the Mac family!
I got this baby carrier in the mail yesterday, and I think I am really going to like this. Noah likes the enclosure, and I almost forget he is even there. It is a little puzzle to figure out, but maybe this will be just what I need to get out of the house comfortably with three.
Here is the little guy with his eyes open...
As for jumping right in, we moved Rachel to a toddler bed, and she loves it. I think there is still enough room in there for her and all her stuffed toys.
It has been a good past few days, the nights aren't too bad, or at least I am not too removed from the lack of sleep. This week will be a little more difficult with Kevin going back to work, but I am lowering my expectations and going to take my time doing anything with the three of them. Let's see how this goes!
I was first considering naming this post from Noah Show-a to Noah Whoa! Noah is now here, and actually came on his due date. So he was born 7/7/2009, 8 lbs 1 oz, 20 1/2 inches long,and at 9:57 in the morning.
Without going into too much detail, I wanted to share the birth with you. I kept thinking he was going to come earlier, and as I mentioned before we were staying close to home and not doing much. On Tuesday morning around 7 I started feeling some contractions, but they were like 8-9 minutes apart, and although stronger I was debating calling it in, because all of the false labor I had been feeling. But I called it in, and we went in just to see if we were all set, and the contractions even stopped for like 10 minutes so I was doubting. We went in and got set up at the screening station, I gave them all my info and I was on a monitor, but nothing was really changing. As I sat there watching TV, all of a sudden my water broke! 