The new normal

Pictures from Clara's first 10 days of life. 

I think I am asked about 1000 times a day if they can hold the baby.  So this happens alot..

Nana stayed and helped us adjust at home--here with 3 of 4 girls

pretty typical Brian here

Helena definately the most upset by the change..  doesn't mind the baby, just doesn't want us to tell her no.  Ever.  

all 4--too bad Helena is not dressed... I think she was about to go to bed

She FINALLY got her turn to hold Clara and she was pretty excited about it.  

They all have been in this swaddler--

 Brian's hair line--my cheeks.  Clara fits in our family well.

Savannah Leigh turns 5!

In all the business of Clara being born, Savannah's birthday was right in the midst of it.  Thankfully Nana was here to help us make sure it was still a special day for her.  We had presents, lots of "cooking" time, lunch at Chic-Fil-A with mom, dirt cakes and lots of time for her to hold Clara Irene as she calls her. Thank you to all who sent presents for her to help make her day so special. 

Girls cooking while baby sleeps

birthday girl holding her new sister

Big 5 year old--missing her first tooth already!

the other dirt cakes--Pioneer Woman recipe, yum!

Clara Irene Williams

Clara Irene Williams has arrived!  For now we call her Clara, remains to be seen whether it will be shortened to Claire.  Although Evelyn still refers to "it" as the "newborn baby". 

We are so excited to welcome her into our family.  She was born April 9, at 1:33 p.m. after a quick labor--more importantly she was born full term and healthy, praise the Lord.  7 lbs 14 oz, 20 inches, she is our biggest baby, lots of black hair and looks the most like Savannah we think.  Sisters are all excited in their own way.  Here are some pictures from Clara's birthday.

7 lbs 14 oz--even at a little over 2 weeks early.  She was ready!  

Here she is!  Big and beautiful!  

looks like Savannah did with black hair

oooooh, whooa is what Helena kept saying

first pictures as a family of 6

This is my OB Dr. McBrayer.  She has delivered all 4 of our babies--we are so blessed to have such a fantastic doctor and we have received such great care throughout the pregnancies and births.  

girls decorated the door for our arrival home from the hospital

Maybe THIS one will keep her black hair!  Nice cowlick she has going on