Pinkalicious Dinner

Last week, when Grandma and Grandpa Hanson came to help us with the three little girls, Lauren, Caroline, and I had a chance to go to a special Pinkalicious dinner, while Annie enjoyed some one-on-one time with Grandma and Grandpa.

Lauren and her favorite storybook character, Pinkalicious

What's a Pinkalicious dinner without a pink cupcake?

Storytime with Pinkalicious herself

 Here are a few other photos of life at our house lately.

Caroline's favorite place to nap.

Geoff took Lauren and Annie to the farmer's market via the Burley.  Sounds like all three of them really enjoyed the ride, as well as all the treats at the market.  Don't worry Annie, we'll get you a helmet too!

Week 1 Observations

1.  They all start out so small.

 

2.  Lauren's calm nature has been a huge help.

3.  We were all so glad to have one more week of the Olympics to help keep everyone entertained.

4.  The "girls just want to have fun!"

5.  Our first family outing went really well, thanks to Mammie's help.  Lauren was at another bible camp all week and they hosted a concert and ice cream social Thursday evening.  It sure was amusing watching us all pile into the van.

6.  Tummy time is much easier when my big sisters read to me.

7.  Cuddle time after the bath is much more enjoyable than bath time.

8.  My big sisters really tire me out!

9.  A HUGE thank you to Daddy and Mammie for being such wonderful helpers to Mommy all week.  Three on three made our first week at home much easier than anticipated.

10.  Better say it while I still can, I LOVE having three little girls in the house.  (We'll see what I think when I look back at this blog post in 15 years.)

Welcome Baby Caroline

Hi!  I'm Caroline Jean and I was born on Friday, Aug. 3rd at 8:20pm.  I have sparkly blue eyes like my biggest sister Lauren, but look a lot like my big sister Annie and Daddy.So happy to have another little girl!  Can you tell it only took three pushes for little Caroline to enter this world?  A bit easier than when Lauren was born.

One proud big sister.  Lauren loves holding Caroline and does such a great job of getting diapers and pacifiers for her little sister.

Lauren and Annie checking out their little sister.

 We are so blessed to have three happy and healthy little girls, not to mention so many family members and friends who have already been around to meet and help us with our growing family.  All of Caroline's grandparents were able to come meet and visit her at the hospital, as well as spend special time with Lauren and Annie.  Some of my friends made it to the hospital to visit with us as well.  My only complaint, is that the hospital wouldn't let us stay longer.  They said we were too easy as patients.

Thank goodness Geoff and Mammie are able to be with us this week at home.  An equal number of adults and kids in the house makes things easier.  We are so happy to have Caroline as the newest member of our family.

Lake County Fair

Last Sunday, we made a trip over to the Lake County Fair.  Mammie and Papa were in town helping us get ready for Baby Hanson by putting together furniture, cleaning the house and taking the girls off my hands for a little bit.  After such a busy work day on Saturday, we decided to have some fun on Sunday.  What's a summer without at least one visit to the fair?

Annie LOVED all of the animals, especially the roosters.  

This cow was GIANT.  If Geoff would have let her, I really think Annie wanted to pet him.

The rides were Lauren's favorite.  She remembered this one from last year and couldn't wait to ride again.

Annie's first carnival ride.  She wasn't too sure at first, but seemed to enjoy the ride a bit more toward the end.

Prego Kate enjoying ALL of the fair food.  I closed out my meal with this elephant ear, after already eating a corn dog, french fries, part of Papa's salad (yes, Papa did eat a salad at the fair), and a root beer float.  No wonder I gained a few pounds this week!