Sir Charles Kilian Rose is here!

Baby Charles is here!
7 pounds 15 ounces
19 inches
11-23-08 at 10:30p.m.

The delivery was pretty tough. Michelle had to push at least three times and was in labor for over 5 hours. Some how she made it through. So now we're finally home and life is back to normal. Well actually we haven't slept for about a week. But we're happy to be home and the kids are doing great...when they're asleep.

Thank you for all your prayers for the delivery and the baby.

One other thing: We finally broke down and got the internets connected. So hopefully we'll be able to keep in touch a little better....and load up on facebook friends.

If Anyone is Still Checking

I never have time to blog. I guess it's because we have a baby on the way. Andrea is so precious. I am trying to be patient with her this last month of my pregnancy when I am feeling so exhausted and irritable. Please pray for her as she has no idea what is about to happen. She is saying more words. She calls Monica, "Oicaaa" when she likes. Of course she never performs. She says something with three syllables for butterfly. We are still trying to figure that one out. She is spinning, jumping, and scaling up any table or chair she can find. Does she not know that pregnant women don't have the best reflexes? Let me tell you that this week mine have improved immensely. Thank you for all your prayers and support as John and I are about to bring our little boy into this world. Also pray for my hubby on the 29th as he takes his last CPA exam, Lord willing!

My Little Helper

Andrea spent the day helping me clean yesterday. She handed me the clothes from the baskets. As I took each one she said, "Thank koo!" While making the bed I set the pillows to the side. She lifted each one (which was as big as her)up to me. Then we switched the laundry. She walked each article of clothing from the washer to the dryer. I love my front loading washer. It was so neat to see her want to do whatever I was doing. She loves her mama.

I love my potty!

Andrea's new spot to sit and read books is on her little potty. I put a pile of books next to it and she just chills while she reads. She went pee pee on the potty twice. This was totally chance, but hey that's two diapers saved. Now she puts her teddy bear on the potty and reads books to it. She is so precious.

Godmama I miss you!

We had a blast at Surrey Center playing by the fountains when Annie came to visit. Look how hard Andrea is laughing! Do you think she was enjoying herself? We hope you can come back to Georgia soon!

Kisses for Addie

Andrea and Addie love each other so much. Addie says, "MMMAAA!" while Andrea tackles her with a big squeeze. When Monica and Carmen babysat they let the girls dress up like cowgirls. Aren't they darlin?

Hilton Head

Hilton Head was the best. I am so thankful that John suggested that we just go for a night to the beach to let Andrea play in the sand and water. We were able to relax and John got a much needed one day break from studying. Here are some pictures!