introducing our two week old!

I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact we have a 2 week old baby. I'm at a loss for words. Time is definitely not my friend! I've been a little quiet here on the blog. Mostly trying to enjoy these first few weeks with a newborn. Getting back into the swing of having a little one around again. And I love it. Baby and mom are doing great. We couldn't be happier and are adjusting pretty well to being a family of TEN…eek!

I'm so, so, sssooo happy Casey and I did these photos below together. If there is a possibility this could be our last, having documented it was fun. I won't say any more for fear I'll lose it ;)

I want to share more of baby's birth day, but I'm lacking in sleep and need to get to bed. Unlike Casey, I cannot stay up into the wee hours of the night... with my laptop... in bed…blogging…  IF I had a laptop, that may be a different story… I would probably blog as much as she does ;)

so for now, I'll just introduce to you… 

Will David Smith

born April 2, 2014 at 3:03 a.m.

8 lbs 10 oz - 21-1/2 inches

and no worries, there are many, manyyyy more photos to come of Will. He's a hunk. The kids are in *love* with him. And Dave and I cannot stop chewing on his cheeks… already!  We're smitten  :)

11/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014"

Peyton: new braces. oddly, he doesn't mind them.
Lia: growing old right in front of me. and her and Meg are the best of pals. I love it!
Austyn: always smiling.
Tayt: t.r.o.u.b.l.e.
Nash: he's been a handful the last couple weeks. terrible 4, going on 5?!
Drew: rarely sits still. a rare nap.
Meg: this one is giving us a run for our money. she's a wild one.

To think this is the last post I'll be doing that includes only… yes, I use the word 'only' loosely… but only 7 children blows my mind. We're very much looking forward to meeting this new little one any day now. And hoping all goes well! 

Cannot wait to add another Smith to the bunch :)

week 38/39/40

andddd just like that we're full term. 40 weeks. 40 weeks 1 day to be exact! I've been meaning to post these but just haven't made the time to sit down and actually follow through.

Today I had my last OB appointment. I'm not fully prepared for what's about to happen any day now, but I can't really do much about that. Ha! I'm very much looking forward to meeting this new little one. Finding out boy or girl. Seeing what he or she looks like. and praying that everything goes well and everyone is healthy during and after the birth. 

baby Smith #8

due date: March 30 (Casey beat me… overachiever!)

weight gain: 45 pounds (oooops)

Many thanks to Lia for snapping this photo of me above. I'll miss that belly, but again, can't wait to meet you little one!

10/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014"

Peyton: hard to catch sitting.
Lia: recently began volleyball. mom is *not* happy about their 'uniform' bottoms. I may officially be a mom now.
Austyn: making leprechaun traps.
Tayt: it's all in those eyes.
Nash: wants to be just like his older brothers.
Drew: monkey see…
Meg: monkey do.
Duke: yes, we have a dog. no, I don't always like him. yes, he's a good dog. yes, I sometimes like him. entryway benches are his spot. and always an added bonus when the sun is out.

I'm going to go ahead and blame skipping a week on everyone being sick. Go ahead and thank me now for leaving the camera up and put away during that week. 

I'm *really* hoping we see more of the sun in the weeks to come because it does amazing things for my camera… and our moods… and it just makes for better photos :)  ha!