Cadence's 1st Sunday

Of course the clearest picture isn't really the best one...so that is why I'm posting 2 pics. Cadence looks like...."oh my word...what have I gotten myself into?!?" We have very confident "baby holders" in our house - but we don't think that she is convinced that they really know what they are doing.

Paige & Hudson with the classic "cheese" face.
It was no small feat to get everyone in our house presentable yesterday....especially with time enough to take a quick picture of the occasion.

For those that are wondering - 1/2 of the pillow that Amanda sent me for my birthday is showing above the kids - it's quite fitting - it says

"What's so great about peace and quiet anyway?"

Meeting more Washburns!

Brian, Michelle & Lindsey came to meet Cadence over the 4th. It was so much fun - the kids loved having their cousin over to play. Marina, Paige & Lindsey all enjoyed the fireworks and Gma & Gpa stayed and babysat Hudson & Cadence.

Aunt Michelle
Uncle Brian & Lindsey

Workin' on a FULL house!

We came home this past Wednesday with our new little pink bundle. She is super sweet and quite the attraction around home.

Dad - trying to remember what it's like to put a teeny tiny person in a big ol' car seat.
I love the first car seat picture - amazing that her legs will be hanging off the end in a year.
Grammy and the kids made a nice welcome home sign for us.

Paige kept asking me, "Is the new baby done?"
It's a fun new crazy around our house. Thankfully we have grandparents helping for the first several weeks. Cadence and I are doing good -- the kids love their baby sister - but will be very happy when she can really enjoy their efforts in the entertainment dept.

Happy Grandparents Day!

Grandbaby #4 for Gma & Gpa Stickel and...

#5 for Gma & Gpa Washburn!

The kids 1st visit with Cadence

Tuesday morning, Grandpa and Grandma Stickel and Grandma Washburn prettied up all the kids and brought them up for their 1st look at Cadence. Thanks to the grandma's there were gifts a-plenty. The kids were SUPER excited, and so were we. It was fantastic (and chaotic) to be reunited as a whole family. This is life as we will know it in the days to come.

The Grandmas Visit

Monday night the Grandma's couldn't handle staying at home, so they made a late visit to the hospital. Cadence and Don were in the nursery finishing up the 1st bath and hearing test when they arrived. Don caught the expressions of the Grandma's first glimpse of the little princess.

Welcome, Cadence Brianna Stickel

We are the proud parents of a beautiful little girl again! Both Mom and Baby are doing well.

Cadence Brianna Stickel
9:03 PM
7lbs 3oz
19 inches long