And then there were two...

Eleanor's first pictures ever ended up being taken on Nick's camera phone.  When I get some more time (haha) I'll give you a short and sweet "birth story" and explain why we didn't have time to get the camera from the car for such a special event.  Here's a few pictures we got after we were able to get our real camera:

It was love at first sight for Nick and I, and thankfully for Camille too!  She loves her baby sister and is so sweet and gentle with her.  Hopefully it stays that way!

 

Ready to go home, waiting for our ride! :)

She has eyes!

Eleanor doesn't open her eyes often...she's a pretty sleepy baby so far.  I'm not complaining, this has been very helpful with the transition between 1-2 kids.  She has very pretty blue-gray eyes (for right now anways!)  Here's a few eyes-open pics.

Eleanor Iris Harker

Born 7-7-11 at 7:45 am.  Weighed 7 lbs, 5 oz and 19.5 inches.  Our little lucky 7!

A few glamor shots to tide you over....more to come!

Sums it up perfectly

39/40 weeks

I have a dr's appt this afternoon.  I'm hoping she sends me over to the hospital to have this baby! :)  Stay tuned for more updates...

Hello, Gorgeous!

I usually love dark, dark wood cabinets etc in houses, but after seeing this house with it's white, bright woods and beachy vibe I am rethinking things.  Every inch of this house is designed/decorated amazing.  I AM IN LOVE! :)

Click on the link to check it out for yourself:   http://justcallmechris.blogspot.com/2011/06/dream-home.html

What do you think, is it your style?  I definitely want to pull some ideas from it when (if!) designing my dream house.

Photoshoots

When all is said and done, I would be ecstatic if even one of my children was photogenic.  I can't tell you how many pictures I take just to try and get one of Camille looking at the camera.  Smiling for the camera is apparently asking too much.  Here's some of our latest photography sessions.  I think I've learned a little more each time we do them. 

 

Daddy's girl

Camille will always be a daddy's girl.  Here's further proof...

Pic with Flossie the "tooth fairy" while visiting Dad at school for lunch

Feeding Dad chips

Swim class!

She loves when we do the "monkey climb" along the wall and makes cute monkey sounds while she does it.  Love this girl!

Full term!

Officially full-term for almost a week now, or in a day if you're going by the later due date.  I left the countdown on my blog's sidebar with the later due date so it's not depressing if I go over the "new" date, but I guess that makes me "38" weeks along.

It's kind of confusing/weird having 2 due dates now.  With contractions coming more frequently now, I think the 9th is right on and I def won't make it to the 14th.  I hope I don't end up eating my words! :)

Had a dr appt today, everything's looking good.  She told me to make just 2 more appointments, so she must think our baby will be here in 2 weeks I hope!

Summer

We enjoyed the kite festival again this year, with a few of our dental student friends.  I love this pic of Alex flying his Toy Story kite along with the pro kite flyers :)

Sadly the only pic I got from Memorial Day.  Had a fun BBQ with friends, the kids played in the water and Nick refinished our kitchen table top!

FHE at the beach. 

Love our dad!

Happy Father's Day to all!