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Monday, August 12, 2013

Finn Davis is here! and other tidbits from home


Karl and I are back in Arizona from an awesome whirlwind trip home! We had like, a million reasons to go home, however, the #1 reason was to be there for the arrival of Baby Finn!!

Let me begin, for my memory's sake, by quickly recapping our drive home... after having my A/C repaired the Friday before we left, it quit working a mere 6 hours into our 15 hour drive home.  At lunchtime.  In El Paso, Texas.  Picture Karl & I driving 85 mph for 9 hours with the windows down through west Texas.  I could've died.  One of the most terrible things was that I couldn't find a ponytail holder for the first 3 hours of the ordeal so my hair was literally whipping my face.  Our marriage could've died.  It was like a 9 hour workout, a couples therapy session, and a 1940's psychology experiment all rolled in to one terrible day. We miraculously made it home and to make a long story short, our car is still sitting in my parent's driveway sans A/C.

Anywayz. The A/C debacle was WORTH IT for the fun we had at home.  My parent's house is basically a revolving door of babies and sisters at all times.  It is an absolute joy to be home, especially for the birth of another nephew!  We had some special sister/mom time sans babies to catch up and shop before Finn's arrival and Emma's departure for her sophomore year, celebrated my birthday, celebrated Baby Finn & Callie at a really sweet luncheon, spent way too much time trying to get my car fixed, Karl helped my parents on a home improvement project, we helped watch Oliver for a couple of days while Callie & Jeremy were in the hospital with Finn, got to see our besties for the resties, & we squeezed in as much time as humanly possible with the man of the hour (Finn, duh) and Karl had a great interview for a job! Packed, huh?


Look at this little duckling's furry red head!!

Ollie was SUCH a good little boy while his momma and daddy were away at the hospital!! Also Lucy had a serious problem with face mask night.
I spy a little Lucy sleeping in one of these pictures

Oliver got lots of gifts from Baby Finn before his arrival.  While he appreciated the presents, he has absolutely zero interest in the baby.  Oh well.  At least he isn't mean to him.

Finn was born on Wednesday, August 7th at 12:58 pm after Callie labored for 5 hours- exactly 8 months after Lucy and about 17 months after Oliver! He weighs a little more than Oliver did at 8 lbs. 6 oz. and is the exact same length that Ollie was- 20 inches!  He is totally adorable and seems like he might be quiet and relaxed... maybe.  We'll hope so because his momma needs all the energy she can muster for big brother Ollie ;)


We had such a good time at home and wish we could have been there longer.  Karl & I can't wait until we are home for good and can see ALL our family and friends on the regular.  I can't stop thinking about how thankful I am for Finn and Callie's health and the health of all the adorable tiny humans in my life!! God is so good.

Aunt Hannah

2 comments:

  1. congrats on your newest nephew, Hannah! :) Great pics!

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  2. Kevin wants to know when we're gonna have some Burton babies? :) You and Karl look so adorable with those babies in hand!!!

    Thrilled you and Karl will be close by very soon!!! Hope the Lord leaves us here long enough to enjoy at least a few years (because I know it's impossible to stay this way forever - or at least till we retire!). Love and miss y'all very much!

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