Happy Hospital Stay…

Some people hate staying at the hospital after they have a baby… not me! I love it because it’s a wonderful time to get to know our new baby. I don’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning, or chasing other children…Toph and I can just get to know our new sweet baby, and I treasure that time. It’s special. The babies are so fresh from heaven.

and SO many first happen here.

The first bath…



Look how curly her hair is after it’s washed. She has tight little curls…

Meeting family for the first time…
Here is the Big Brothers meeting Lorelei, I love Tucker’s expression in this first video…
(don’t know why it’s sideways?)

Meeting Big Brothers one from Emily Phillips on Vimeo.

Elliot wasn’t so sure about ‘baby’…

Meeting Big Brothers Two from Emily Phillips on Vimeo.

And Truman was a little nervous and shy at first…

Meeting Big Brothers Three from Emily Phillips on Vimeo.

(They’ve since gotten over any hesitations they’ve had, and want to hold her constantly!)

Meeting the Grandparents for the first time

Our First Family Picture with the SIX of us!

When I see this picture, I think, when did my kids grow up so big, and how do I have FOUR kids?!?!?

Meeting Aunts and Uncles, and Cousins


(somehow we didn’t get a picture with Ry, Tiff or Eric?)

I got to get Lorelei dressed for the first time…

I am sure it comes as no surprise, I am loving the pink, the frills, the bows!

The first cuddles, and hugs and kisses, and of course, the first nap with dad

and leaving the hospital, the first ride in the car seat…

A magical, sacred, special time indeed.