The last days of August were spent preparing our home and lives for the baby, working ahead on Adalai's schooling, and just trying to stay cool.
In anticipation of Baye's arrival Traever's mom flew in on the first of September. Our kids were so happy to see her and we were so thankful for all of her help with laundry, food, cleaning, and most importantly caring for the kids! It was so good to have her here with us. We miss her already!
Over her two week stay the kids got to take Grandma to some of their favorite spots.
"To see the fishies." at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla.
Swimming of course.
Thatcher's new favorite- riding on the steam locomotive in Poway park. I was along for the train ride that Saturday morning and that's when the contractions began.
Saturday, September 5th- One last picture of our family of 5 before heading to the hospital.
We got to the hospital at 7:15pm and Baye Ridley was born about 5 1/2 hours later at 12:40am on September 6th weighing 8lbs. 1 oz and measuring 20 1/2" long with a full head of brown hair and sweet chubby cheeks. So thankful for a smooth delivery and healthy baby girl!
The traditional circle of life pic.
Due to a smooth delivery and healthy baby we were discharged from the hospital the same day that Baye was born. We were grateful to get back to the kids and to be in the comfort of our own home.
Thatcher meeting the new "baby" of the family. He has transitioned to older brother so well!
The collection of notes that the kids wrote for us while we were gone at the hospital.
Grandma Guingrich holding Baye for the first time.
Baye just a few days old. She has been such a sweet and easy going baby.
She hasn't seemed to mind her siblings' snuggles one bit.
Sweet and still moments with Baye.
Welcome to the Guingrich clan little one. We love you!
