I love these cute kids. I need to post a picture of one of Harrison's baby pics at this age because they look exactly the same (except for the bow). My days seem ten times crazier than usual, but we are trying to get used to it. My melt downs are getting farther apart...that's good right? Ha ha ha.

This girl is growing like a weed. The lemon-lime outfit is a newborn size. I don't know if she'll get to wear it again before it's too little.

Harrison is such a good brother and I don't know what I'd do without him. He is the best!

It's go time....

That's what Nick said on Sunday night. This is my first week without my mom coming over to help me out.....scary! I am feeling a little overwhelmed, like I am never going to figure out how to go anywhere or do anything alone with my kids ever again. Does anyone else feel like this? Yesterday I managed to get everyone, including myself, dressed and ready, fed and changed and napped (by the time we were all ready, it was nap time). Then around 4:00 PM, yes, that's how long it took pathetic I know, we ventured to the library to get some new books, and then made it home in one piece.

I finally got Harrison to hold Avery! Believe it or not he really hasn't wanted to hold her or mess with her much. He just likes to kiss her. They are so cute. As soon as I got done taking this picture he let her go and she fell over. Luckily she's a tough girl and didn't care too much!

Harrison on Sunday morning. I don't know why he looks so mad. He was probably thinking, "Man, it's been 2 weeks and that baby is still here."

Avery's first tub bath. Her cord finally came off on Saturday and I couldn't find it anywhere. Today, I found it under the couch. I know that's kind of gross, I don't know how it got under there. Anyway, she loves to take a bath. She didn't cry at all even when daddy dropped the camera on her!

What I wish we were all doing more of.....

One week old...yesterday!

Little Avery is one week old! I can't believe it. We have been doing really well. She is eating well and sleeping pretty good. I decided that I better not say she's the perfect baby because she may hear me and wake up and start crying more, but she just may be....

Harrison is doing really well adjusting to his new little sister. He gives her the nicest softest kisses and he loves her. I think mommy is having a harder time watching her little boy grow up than he is.

My Tia Zulay and my mom made these cute little headbands and flowers for her! I love them and since she doesn't have enough hair to really do anything with they are perfect!

Golden Boy

Nick has been begging me to get rid of this shirt. It is my very most favorite shirt! I have had it since I was a junior in high school and I don't know why I love it so much I just do. I promised him that after I had the baby I would get rid of it. It was time since there were holes in the armpit and you could practically see through it. Anyway, Nick, I threw my golden boy away for you. Love you!

Poor little Avery. Her bili was 17.8, so here we go bili lights. She is still so cute under there.

Avery Ana Gordon

We had our sweet little girl on Monday morning at 8:42 am. She weighed in at 6 lbs 7 oz 19.5 inches long. She's such a tiny little thing.

Harrison loved meeting her, although he doesn't look to thrilled in this picture. The first day he came in he ran over and said hi to her. Later while he was still there Avery started crying and Harrison ran over to my be and said, "Don't cry baby sister, don't cry, it's ok". He is such a cute big brother. Every time she cries he gets this worried look on his face and runs up to her and tells her not to cry it's ok. Before he left the hospital he gave her a kiss and said, "I love you baby sister." Oh it just melts my heart. I can't believe how much I love them both.

This picture was taken a few minutes after she was born. She was so awake and just taking it all in.

Poor little thing had a bit of a cone head, but it was nothing compared to Harrison's huge melon head. She also had a bruise on her tongue. Weird huh?

My contractions started Monday morning at 1:30 am. They woke me up and I had been having irregular contractions for a few days so I didn't think they'd be close enough together to go in. By 2:30 Nick was ready to go, but I kept saying no let's just wait and make sure this is for real. I didn't want them to send me home. We called my parents to come and stay with Harrison. My contractions were every 4-5 min, but they weren't too bad yet. They rushed over, and by the time they got there I was really feeling it. Nick drove quickly to the hospital, which I am grateful for. By the time I got there I was crying and hurting a lot. They checked me and I was 6cm dilated. I NEVER had intended to feel any of what I was feeling. I am a fan of the pain meds, and they told me that we may not have time to get an epidural in. Nick and I both panicked (I was already freaking out anyway). Nick was like no way you HAVE to give her the epidural. We had probably 4 nurses scrambling around our room starting IVs, filling out paper work, calming me down. Finally I had enough fluid on board to get my epidural. Thank you, thank you, thank you anesthesiologist guy, I don't remember your name because I was too busy crying in pain. Good work. Once he got that in I felt much better and was able to rest a little and everyone was able to calm down. Poor Nick, I think it was hard for him to see me like that (usually I am so tough ha ha ha!). He was such a trooper and good coach. I don't know what I would have done without him. I am so lucky to be married to such a good man. By 8:20 I was fully dilated and the doctor came in and broke my water. I pushed for 20 minutes and she was born. She was posterior so her head was facing up instead of toward my back, which is why she had a little bit of a cone head. They said if she'd been facing the right way I would have probably had her 2 hrs earlier. I am so grateful that everything went smoothly. She is truly a sweetheart and a great eater. I know this sounds silly but I wondered through this whole pregnancy how I would be able to love both kids. Nick just kept telling me not to worry, "love doesn't divide it multiplies," he'd say. I know what he means now. I love you so much Nick! I am so happy there are no words.

Sorry this was a long post, but I don't want to forget what happened. My pictures are all out of order and my grammar and spelling are probably horrible, but I am tired...I get a free pass. We are home now and getting settled. It's nice to be home in your own bed and your own space. We are so happy and grateful to Heavenly Father for sending us this sweet little princess.