Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Ava's Birth

 
I have so many thoughts and feelings when I look through these pictures of Ava's birth.  I can't believe it has already been two months since this sweet little baby entered our lives.  She has added so much joy into our home.  I remember the morning of her birth being prepped for surgery. Matthew always finds some way to make me laugh when I am feeling so anxious about everything. There are so many emotions going through me, excitement, and worry being the top two.  Everything went perfect.  This is my third c section and my fourth child and I feel so blessed that every time and with every child everything goes perfectly.  We have never had one problem and I can't even tell you what a blessing that has been. 
 
When Ava was born she did not cry very much.  It worried me a little but I heard the nurse who was working on her kept saying how perfect she was, so it settled my nerves a lot.  Everyone kept talking about how much hair she had and how cute she was.  I remember when the handed her to me I just sat and stared into her eyes.  She looked all around and kept blinking.  I kissed her soft little cheeks and just stared in amazement at my new little baby. What a miracle, what a blessing!  In the recovery room they brought her to me and I could not believe how easily she latched on and started nursing, and she has never had one problem since. 
 
The kids were so excited to meet her.  Marie thought the baby was hers and wanted to hold it whenever she wanted to.  She is still learning how to treat a new baby.  Daniel loved holding her and was all smiles and questions.  Nathan is probably the most into her though.  He was the same way with Marie.  I am amazed at how well he does with babies. He talks and sings to them.  He shows them books and tells them stories.  The other day he was holding Ava and pointing to all her body parts telling her what they are.  He is so cute with kids and it makes me so proud to watch him with his younger siblings.
 
At the hospital Matt was really excited to give Ava a bath.  It was really important to him to be able to give her her first bath and he is so sweet when he does it.  He also bough me and Ava flowers, like he did when Marie was born.  I am so thankful for such a loving husband who is so cute with our children.
 
Ava has brought a lot of love into our home.  It is not easy having four children but it also wouldn't be right without all four, our family feels good, it feels complete.  There is nothing like cuddling and loving a new baby.  Ava has been a good baby and doesn't always get all the attention she deserves since there are three others to attend too, but she is learning to be patient.  She is probably the most beautiful baby ever.  She looks just like Marie did, but with even more hair!  She was born 7 pounds and 18 1/2 inches long.  She is just perfect and everyday I have with her is such a blessing. 
 
We love you Ava Karen Lorz!! We are so happy you are part of our family.
 
 
 
 









































4th of July



Yep, that's it! Three pictures of our fourth of July.  No fireworks, no traditional dance party, not much at all.  Let me tell you why.  This is July fourth, one of the hottest days of the year.  I am 9 months pregnant and scheduled to have my baby the next morning.  The fact that we even celebrated the fourth is pretty amazing and we even drove all the way to Liberty to do it.  I think the kids had fun and they are still to young to remember that we are suppose to have fireworks on this holiday.  We went home early and I am sure I was tired and pretty uncomfortable.  The fourth is one of my FAVORITE holidays and even though we didn't spend it the way we usually do there was still a lot of excitement anticipating the birth of our new baby girl.  So it may not have been the most eventful fourth of July celebration we have ever had but it will probably always be the most memorable!

DONE!

My mom told me when I was little I at like a bird.  She said I had a two bite rule.  After two bites I was finished with my food and off to go play.  To busy to want to sit and eat I guess.  I actually remember doing that at dinner so that I could go play with my friends.  Now I have this cute little girl who does the same thing.  She takes one or two bites and then she says "DONE!" and gets down from the table. She has a big smile on her face and she really means it.  I just leave her food out and she comes back and forth to get a few more bites and make a mess everywhere she goes.  I would have never let this happen with the boys.  This cute girl gets away with wayyy to much!

just a little bit spoiled....in a good way.

I told Matt that I already had Marie's Birthday present.  It wasn't cheap and it was only she really needed for her birthday at just two years old.  Of course Matt thinks she also needs a motorized four wheeler.  I had my doubts, but I have to say it is one of the cutest things to see this little girl riding around the block with her strawberry sunglasses on sitting on her princess four wheeler.  She may be a little spoiled but man, she is just so darn cute!

Happy Happy Birthday Marie dear!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
It's amazing how at only two years old this little girl seems to know all about birthdays and it seems like she has just been waiting and waiting to turn two.  She was so excited about her cake and she had the cutest little smirk on her face as we sang "happy birthday."  It was fun to have her cousins Ethan and Madison there for her little party and she just loved opening her presents.  I found a little wooden kitchen at a consignment sale and it matched her wooden hutch perfectly so I knew I had to get it for her birthday. It was fun to watch her play pretend with it.  It is amazing to me that Marie has only been in our lives for two years and yet I really can't imagine my life without my little girl. I am truly humbled to be her mother, she has taught me so much and has brought so much joy into our little family.  She can make us laugh when we are sad, or make her brothers smile even when they are scowling and upset.  She is like a little ray of sunshine everywhere she goes.  Of course she has her two year old moments and she can cause frustration at times but seriously she is just too cute to stay upset at.  We love our little Marie.  Happy Birthday sweet girl.