Happy Baby!

For those of you who know me well know I would have never posted a title like this with the boys! Not that I don't love them dearly, but they weren't the happiest of babies. This baby girl is happy and content most of the time! I feel like I am going to jinx myself by posting this, but I just had to share. Blair is sleeping 7 hours at night consistently, eats like a champ (I didn't escape the excessive spit-up, but no reflux!), smiles and coos at all of us, loves to cuddle and puts herself to sleep with a little bit of fussing. She tolerates all of the commuting to schools, errand running and other activities well. She is a sweet pea!

First Day of Kindergarten!

Honestly, it seems unreal, but Blake started Kindergarten this morning! When we received his school assignment letter this Summer I was concerned with the school that was assigned and thought the transition might be a tough one. But, after petitioning and filling out lots of paperwork to request a transfer to a different (and much better) school we found ourselves at the one we wanted, Oakview Elementary School...ranked #9 in the entire state of South Carolina and an amazing reputation. Plus, a teacher with an impeccable track record and only success stories. To say we were lucky is an understatement! When you have a child with special needs you make lots of sacrifices and learn to become quite the advocate, so the extra work and the 30-minute drive to this school is totally worth it.

This morning went great! Matt was able to leave the hospital long enough to walk Blake into school and meet his teacher, which was the first time he was able to do so since Blake started public school at age 3. Blake was so eager! He waved and said "Hi!" as he walked in, found his cubby and put his bag away, then we realized he knew some of his classmates. Two of them were from his school two years ago and he recognized them and hugged them! We really like his teachers and classroom, and are looking forward to a great year. Aside from a few tears we walked away feeling confident Blake will fit in well and make great gains at Oakview...home of 900 students, yes 900! Whoa! Like Oakview's motto..."School is Cool!"

Time is Already Flying...

Happy 1 month birthday, Blair Elise!

Big Brothers!

Finally! Pictures of Blair with her big brothers holding her. Blake and Dane are being such great big brothers, and are very sweet to her :)