upthecreek: August 2007

LuLu time

We went to go visit Louisa today. Spencer and Eliza had to stay out in the waiting room, and that was hard because Spencer did not understand why he couldn't see her. He is a super proud cousin.

Here's the cutie pie.

What a cute group.
Love you guys!

1st day of school

It's official.
I have no more babies. I just sent two children off to school. This can't be right. Am I dreaming?

They are so excited and proud.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Stop growing up!!!
I hope that you have a wonderful birthday.
We love you so much!
Thank you for a great party.

Fun time at playgroups

Cute cute Bennett

Nothing like some good eating

Love those boys

I love to cook with my shades

Financial Peace Junior

So, we are trying to start Spencer off on the right foot with his finances. He now has to work to get a commission and he has to give some to the church, he can spend some, and he has to save some. We hope this will be a great teaching tool for him.

His first week's wages

His very own envelopes

Isn't he cute

Got to love the woog snuggling with the babies.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to

Louisa Childress Halford

4 lbs. 12 oz.
17 inches

This is how I spent my 7th anniversary. I was just messing around the house trying to wait out the time until Spencer got home by keeping the kids up as long as I could before their nap time. I get a phone call from Celia (she sounded very panicked and I was very worried) telling me that Amy and Blair are at the hospital (they are expecting a baby October 10th), so I get on the phone and talk to Blair and then Amy. She was having early contractions, but they seem to have things under control. I am relieved to talk to them, but I still wanted to go to the hospital (East Cooper) to see Amy for myself. When I get there Amy is doing better, and the doctor was expecting her to go home in the morning. That was at about 2pm. At 2:30 we are sitting there, and Amy has 3 bad contractions in a row, and then she tells Blair and me that she thinks her water broke. So, as I am panicking in the waiting room, they start getting her ready to go to MUSC. I am joined by Jon next, and we make our way to MUSC and then we are joined by Betsy. We are told to go to the waiting room while they get Amy settled in her room. So by this time Amy's friend Katherine joins us too. The next thing we know at about 5 pm, Blair is coming out telling us it is a girl! We were all in shock, but relieved because Louisa seems to be doing great. Louisa immediately started crying and is breathing on her own. What a scary start, but we are so happy to have her here with us. We love you so much Louisa, and we have a very excited little boy here who really wants to meet his new cousin.

Bennett Anderson Bair

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Well, we welcome Bennett to our lives. I did not get a picture of this most adorable little guy, but he is precious. I know that the years ahead will be filled with love and joy.

Congratulations big brother Reeves, Katharine and Bryant!!

We love you!

MY SWEET SWEET ELIZA

From one

to two

We love you so much. Thank you for all the laughs, and all the dances.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I just want to put out a blanket happy birthday to all my friends that I have missed. I am sorry that I have not kept up with the blogging. Hopefully I will from now on. Anyway, I know that I missed a lot of birthdays, but I hope you all know that I love you all very much.