Amelia's arrival

This was Saturday night and Ellie wanted to look pretty for church in the morning. Her Auntie Mish suggested tying socks in her hair to curl it.
She is so excited for curly hair. But before she woke up, we were woken up at 5:00AM Sunday morning by Kyle, saying they were heading for the hospital. It was funny because they were just at the doctors because Tiffany was in severe pain in her back and couldn’t stand up straight. They definitely told Tiffany that she was not in labor. We gave Tiff a blessing and off they went. Amelia was born at 6:47AM on Nov 27, 2011, 7 lbs 1 oz, 18.5 in; minutes in the delivery room: 11 and only one push. We got the kids up and ready for church but headed to the hospital instead. After our visit we took the kids back to church (they wanted to go to primary).

Welcome Amelia Charlotte. She is a couple hours old here. Such a cutey pie.

Charlie and his other love, Kjersten, are watching Amelia sleep.

Ellie is so excited for a new baby sister.

The foot.

Ellie was first of the kids to try holding the baby (she is sagging in the middle but didn't care).

Then comes Erik turn. He didn't want to hold her as long as Ellie.

Auntie Mish loves this girl.

A tender moment between mom and oldest daughter. "I'm going to help as much as I can and I will take care of Amelia for you".

Amelia came home the next day. She hated getting dressed. She would rather stay wrapped up in a blanket. Kyle was in school with finals so I had the privilege to picking up mom and Amelia.

In the car and strapped in. She didn't like that either.

Charlie really was not sure about all this newness and only wanted to to hold her for seconds. But he tried. Charlie got sick the day Amelia was born. So with the sickness, the fever, the new baby taking all mom's attention and the grandparents in the house didn't help Charlie very much and he was miserable and sometimes out of control. But a few days later he was back to his cute self. Several times, out of the blue, he would just give me a big hug – a very tender moment. After a few days of coming into our room in the mornings and having gramma change his diaper, he changed his mind. For several days after that, when gramma said "Let's change your diaper", Charlie would say "No. Grampa dooo it". So that is how I took over diaper duty.

Tiffany borrowed a bassinet and baby swing but I think I was the only one to put her in it (at least for the first two weeks of life). It was easier for Tiffany to just keep Amelia with her.

Just plain cuteness.

When Kjersten came to visit, it was her turn for "baby sitting" and just loved holding this sweet little girl. This was the usual pose.

I hope to get to know you soon. Aren't I adorable.

Newborn picture day.

I love sleeping.

Ellie is such a nice big sister. She is reading at a third grade level and loves reading chapter books. She loves to read to her brothers. When they go to bed and after saying their prayers, each of them take 2-3 books with them to read before falling asleep.

Watch this video you and will soon find out why we lover her so much.

Baby Amelia loves to sleep, so just watch her.

And she does get the hiccups. Tiffany says that she likes them better on the outside.

A few days latter she had her first bath. Didn't like that experience. "Hey it's cold in here!"