Lucy Elizabeth Hill

On Friday, October 23 at 7:51 am we welcomed our newest angel, Lucy Elizabeth Hill. She was 8 pounds 10.6 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long. She has been a joy every minute since her birth. As hard and challenging as it is, I still cannot imagine life without her. We are concluding our first week, and we have all been adjusting pretty well. We (actually, my mom) had a hard first few nights with Lucy while she was awake every hour wanting to eat. We worked through it during the last few days and last night had a pretty successful night and Lucy only woke up in time for feedings. Not bad for just a week old! Mom heads home on Friday, so this weekend Anderson and I are finding out what "real life" is going to be like. On one hand I know it will be challenging and exhausting, but it's still exciting. So, here are a few pictures of our sweet little Lucy. (I put a huge album on Facebook if you want to see more.)

Henry's last time to see Lucy in the belly.Welcome Lucy Elizabeth Hill

Our new family of 4!

Sleeping Beauty

Getting ready to go home in her dress that Ouida (Lucy's Granna) made for her.

Welcome Home!

Big brother, Henry, loves his new sister...most of the time!

Henry's Toddler Room

Here are pictures from Henry's new toddler room. Fortunately, it's a big room so we had plenty of room to add a crib until we're ready to transfer him into a big boy bed. We decided to do sort of a cowboy themed room and I think it's turned out really cute, and not too "theme-oriented". We were so fortunate to have Anderson's mom and Memom help us out with making the valences, pillows, and bed skirts. There are a few things that we still need to complete in his room, but it's pretty much done.

His letters were my arts and crafts project one day. I'm still not sure how I feel about making them plaid, but I guess they'll work for now.

I was so excited to find this changing station at a consignment sale. It was mint green, brand new and just $30. A little spray paint and it's good to go!This is a cute sign that Henry's Aunt Kim had given him as a baby. It's hangs over his door to his bathroom.

Lucy's Nursery

Here are some pictures I took of Lucy's new nursery. There are a few detail things that aren't completed, but for the most part it's done! We are happy with how it turned out and can't wait to see her enjoy it. We jokingly call it the "Steel Magnolias room" since her colors are pink and pink! What can I say?? I'm tickled pink!!

Her daddy worked very hard to hang the chandelier.

Sarah, Lucy's Tutu, painted the tree in her room. She is so talented!! That is one of my dresses from when I was a baby hanging on her closet door. I love that Mom still had that.

This is a door that I got at the antique flea market in Atlanta. I love it and it gives us a splash of another color.

Amusing

Again, this is from a few weeks ago and it's completely random, but I find it amusing. Henry has always been my little "cheeser". He is great at taking pictures and hamming it up for the camera...until lately. Now he just gets mad because he wants to hold the camera and not pose for it. Mom tried to take a family picture of us on gameday and as you can see Henry was not thrilled about it. She decided to give him something to hold and the closest thing was a loaf of french bread. That's all it took! Check out the grin!! Hilarious! What can I say? We love carbs!?!

Picture attempt #1.

Picture attempt #2! Here's to french bread!!

Gentry Farm

About 2 weeks ago we went to the Gentry Farm in Franklin. I have always known about it, but have never been. We had such a great time! There was so much to do and we were amazed at the organization of it all. Henry had such a great time trying out all the different activity areas. And let me just say how thankful I am for a helpful husband! Anderson is such a good daddy, and it makes things so much easier as I get bigger and more uncomfortable. Yes, there are tons of pictures but I just couldn't decide which ones to post. We highly recommend the Gentry Farm is any of you have never been.

Henry playing in the log cabin. He loved playing with all the dishes and pretending to feed himself.

Henry and Daddy playing with the corn. Who knew this could be so much fun?

Checking out the goats and all the other animals.

Henry loved riding the tractors!

The tire swing was maybe not the best thing to try at this age, but Henry wanted to do it once he saw the other kids doing it.

We highly recommend taking a wagon verses a stroller. SO much easier and nice to carry your pumpkins away!

Family pic on the truck. Yes, my stomach is huge!

First Weekend of Fall

Steve and Ouida hosted a fun fall family day this past weekend. The Hill side of the family got together to enjoy beautiful weather, good food, a fun hayride and good conversation. Here are some pictures from our fun weekend. Yes, there are quite a few and mainly of Henry, of course.