Playtime with Big Brother

This little guy was in such a fun mood today, playing with all sorts of random things and keeping himself quite busy. He is SOOO much fun!! Just saying "Hi" to everyone

He checks on his little sister about every 10 minutes making sure she is still there.....and she always is.

Who's all the fuss about?

It's all about Me!!!!Me again....Isaiah is realizing that Isabelle isn't leaving, so he is doing some investigating, trying to figure her out. He figured out that she sleeps in the bassinet, so now he "checks" on her quite often.

Gorman's Visit

This weekend we had a visit from our good friends the Gorman's and their kids. Their newest addition was just born 4 months ago in June, so Isabelle and their son will be very close in age. Cassandra with Isabelle and Kelley with Frankie

BIG BOY!! Playing so nicely in the exersaucer

Little Miss Ailie holding Isabelle. All smiles, isn't she!?

And, Little Miss Sophie with Isabelle. She is such a sweetheart

A Day with Family

Saturday was a very fun and busy day. All 7 Gundersen siblings and families came home to meet little Isabelle and visit. We always have a good time when we are together and yesterday was no exception. As always we talked a lot, ate great food and drank plenty of coffee. Here are some of the pictures of the day. Daddy and Isaiah are always having a good time together!

FUN TIMES TOGETHER with LOTS of smiles!

We couldn't do so many things without the help of my mom and dad. They have been incrediably supportive and helpful during this time of transition. We love them very much and are very thankful and appreciative of all they do for us.

Isabelle sitting with Grandpa. She is like a little peanut in his arms. Look at how BIG my dad's hands are compared to her little self. Gives you some perspective, doesn't it!?

Isaiah is getting more and more comfortable with a new baby around. He does experience some jealously, but only when I am feeding Isabelle and he wants attention.

The pregnant Auntie's getting their baby practice. SO fun to see them! Isaiah was pretty happy too!

Brett with his new little cousin

David and Jodi were able to stop for a visit, so we got to catch up with them a little and hear about how their pregnancy is progressing. Jodi is 18 weeks along. It will be so fun to have a little cousin for Isabelle close by!

Uncle Ryan and Betty came for the weekend from the MPLS area. It is always fun to see them. This time it was especially fun because Betty is starting to "show" being 18 weeks pregnant now. It will be fun to keep up with her and Ryan as they experience the miracle of birth and the peace that happens as you start a family.

Julie, who is moving to San Diego next week, was thrilled to meet her new niece early. If I had gone to term with Isabelle she would have already been gone.

All my nieces and nephews met Isabelle and were so happy to have a chance to hold her.

Both girls were VERY happy to get to hold their new GIRL cousin. They were hoping I would have a girl. =)

Isaiah LOVES Eric. Everytime we talk about the kids coming he will say e-ik. He totally knows Eric and loves seeing him. It's so great when they come visit.

Doesn't pregnancy look FANASTIC on these two!! Both ladies are expecting their first children 3 days apart from the other. Betty is due first at the end of February and Jodi is due the beginning of March. FUN! FUN! Our little ones will be so lucky to have cousins close in age. Beautiful isn't she?!!! 18 weeks

Hot Mama to be at 18 1/2 weeks.

Isaiah meets Isabelle

All Isaiah could do was stare at Isabelle and say 'mama' when we got home. He is still not too sure what to do with Isabelle aroundHe likes to poke gently at Isabelle trying to figure things out. A little close up look.

Still not exactly sure if she is here to stay or not.

Meeting Family

Welcome home balloons from Grandma and Grandpa

Flowers from Steve and Liz Meeting Grandma and Grandpa

A kiss from Isaiah....starting to warm up a little

Meeting Uncle Steve

Auntie Liz and Isabelle

Coming Home

Bringing home Isabelle. We were so delighted to do so!! She is so small in her little car seat!

Mommy and Daddy with their precious new girl, ready to go!

Daddy's little delight!

I am SO happy and content to have a girl

Day 3 with Miss Isabelle

Here she is--Miss Isabelle herself. She is so small! Today we will be going home and finally getting to meet/see big brother Isaiah for the first time. With the ban on vistors to the birthing unit, only Dan has been allowed up to see me and Isabelle. I am very thankful for technology when there are circumstances like these.

As I changed Isabelle's diaper and clothing she sucked on her pacifier. Doesn't it look huge compared to her tiny head and fingers!
All cozy in her new pink hat and polka-dot layette.

Fast asleep in her little crib. This is a pretty great look at her close up!

Sleeping on Daddy's chest looks pretty comfortable to me!