And...some more

This first picture needs an introduction. It's a letter to the leprechauns Mia had been learning about in school. She was hoping to make a trap do go under the sign, but we didn't have time for that...It reads...
Dear Leprechaun,
I don't mean to capture you and all your other friends. All they want is the gold. I really want some too, but I don't want you and your friends to die. Well, you should be going right now. By the way, my name is Mia.
Anyway, just thought that was too cute not to share.

Per request from Jake and Hannah, here are some more pictures of Jaren. He is sleeping sooo much better and is still a little angel.

More Pictures of the Little Man

We sure are having a good time with our little brother. He is such a good baby so far...I am knocking on wood right now. Our only dilema is his sleep pattern. He doesn't move a muscle during the day, but moves all his muscles at night. Hope that aspect improves soon. Anywho, thanks for all your notes, calls, comments of concern and support. You guys are the best!

Surprise

Back in November, Nathan and I began the adoption journey. This week we received our little blessing. His name is Jaren William Corae Cardon. He was born on March 11 and weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19.5 inches tall. He had quite the cone head so we assume he will be shrinking a bit. The whole process was an emotional one, but we are sure it will be well worth it to have Jaren as a part of our little/big family. We already love him and are so grateful to his birthmom for her willingness to share him with us. So far he is a dream baby who mostly sleeps. His cry is a little squeak. We are hoping those characteristics will continue but will not be holding our breath. The girls are in heaven having him around and want to constantly stroke his shiny, black hair. Unfortunately, Libbie decided to get the stomach flu last night so she has been unable to hang out with him. Anyway, here is our little string bean...