Fort Family Robinson

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Introducing Sabrina Kate

Sabrina Kate

August 23, 2011

1:24am

8lbs. 4 oz.

19 3/4 inches

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Well, looks like Natalie is my earliest baby as I went into labor 9 days before my due date and she was born around 1:40am on the 8th day. Wouldn't it be strange if, like Maggie, this baby was born on his/her due date? Everyone says that is so rare. Baby is moving and I'm having contractions every day but he/she seems pretty cozy in there. I've had a hard time sleeping lately. I wake up about every 1.5-2 hours and am pretty uncomfortable so I often have a hard time going back to sleep. Guess I'm getting ready to start waking up for feedings. Last night I wanted to go into the baby's room and scoop him or her up, snuggle, and breath in his/her sweet scent but alas, I am still with child. I had wanted the baby to be born a week late to make it into September so all my kiddos would have different birthday months and to not have to plan back to back birthday celebrations. However, I've come to realize what's one or two or even four weeks matter when it comes to planning parties? I would love for the baby to come now but I'm patiently waiting as best I can for the baby to come when it decides. This pregnancy has been the most comfortable at this late stage, which I can be thankful for, and I'm trying to be content as I wait these next 8 days or possibly into September. The right time will come and I won't try any natural ways to progress things along until the baby is a week late. Anxious to meet you, Little Peanut, but so thankful that you have stayed in me this long and praying that you will be healthy and strong (and not 9 pounds!)

38.5 weeks

Sunday, August 14, 2011

N

Cowgirls

We went to Grandma and Grandpa's house in July. They have a friend who works at Deer Valley Guest Ranch, and arranged for the girls to be able to ride horses for the first time.

Getting geared up.

Natalie was so excited. George's dad trained race horses and so he grew up around them. He walked with Natalie back and forth in short loop. She didn't want it to end.

She could not stop grinning the entire time.

We got a picture of Maggie looking like a cowgirl. She actually was a little scared and didn't want to ride the horse after we put her on it.

But Dusty got some great pictures of her hanging out on the rails like a cowgirl.

Saying goodbye to Ginger.

Happy trails to you.

Thank you, George and Julie, for setting this up for us. We enjoyed it so much!

Father/Daughter

I antiqued this photo because

1) I liked the way it looked when I did it.

2) I secretly laughed inside about antiquing my much older (but still so handsome) husband.

3) One day, many years from now, these two will look back on this photo and say, "Wow, look how young we were," and it will actually look like an old photo.

But as I look at it, I'm also reminded of how blessed I am to have married such a compassionate man. He is truly admired, loved, and respected in the eyes of his three girls. God has given him an extra measure of grace to which he is so kind, loving, sacrificial, and patient with three very emotional women. Dusty is my perfect complement and a wonderful example and teacher to our children. Thank you for living with us in an understanding way and for being a wise and fun dad too. : )

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Birthday celebration

Well, we made it to Maggie's second birthday without the baby coming on her special day and without a trip to the ER to date, although we are convinced that Mags will be our first. We actually celebrated her birthday a day before so that Papa could spend the whole day with us. We started off with purple (Maggie's fav color) pancakes and eggs. My camera wasn't working right so the picture didn't turn out well.

Being sung "Happy Birthday" as she is coming down to find her presents post breakfast.

Haha, out of all the present the $1.00 mylar balloons were a big hit. Mama and Papa got her a high chair for her babies. Maggie is such a little mama. She loves to care for her baby dolls and adores real babies. I'm sure she will be a great big sister.

Natalie and I went to the children's store in Old Town for her to pick out a present for Maggie. She gave her a rolling pin and a baby bottle that makes slurping sounds. Maggie loves the bottle.

Both girls admiring a new baby from Grandma and Grandpa Hobbs.

Natalie being a patient big sister as Maggie was all about "me" and "mine" toys.

The balloons that Natalie helped pick out...

She made sure to include a yellow one for herself. : )

That morning we played and then headed to the pool down the street from us--a fav activity of the girls. I didn't take my camera because it's too risky to look away from Mags. When she's ready to jump, she does, whether you know she's ready or not. We had a great time and took great naps afterwards.

For birthday dinner, we went to one of Maggie's favorite places to eat: Chipotle.

And followed it up by our new favorite place in the Fort to get ice cream: Pioneer. We normally all share two cones but Maggie and Natalie got to have their very own chocolate dipped sprinkle cones. Ironically, she wanted to eat off of mine for a bit until I gave in with one bite and then told her to eat her own.