Quinn's Blessing

We officially welcomed our Quinn Arthur Dunlop into our family yesterday. Seth's family threw a party when Piper was born. We did the same for Quinn. We had great food, friends and family gathered to hear some beautiful words that Seth wrote for his son. I am convinced that it is almost impossible to raise children without the help of your friends and family. Some key family members couldn't make it. We missed them terribly. We have some friends that I don't even consider friends. They are more family than anything. God we are lucky to have them. My mom as usual, hand made a silk suit with matching shoes. The trim on his suit was from my bridesmaid dresses. She wrote a message to Quinn in one of the shoes. I cried when I read it. I will treasure them forever. It was a beautiful day followed by an incredible summer storm. Love, love, love.

Quinn's Birthday

This post is a little late. Here it is though. Some photos of our miracle.
Quinn Arthur Dunlop
Giving birth is the most amazing experience in the world. I wouldn't trade being a woman for anything. I left out the pre epidural photos. All I can say is that I am extremely grateful to have access to modern medicine.

Bring more than one pair of shorts when you camp with your kids

Seth arranged an awesome trip for our family.
We went to Albion Basin in Alta for our first camping trip with all four of us. Seth's friend Syd and her family joined us. It was a great time. Piper full on cried as we were leaving. She loves camping. This makes me so happy. I think it's so important to love the wild, bare world that exists outside the comforts of our home. I don't know really what the answer is with kids to instilling this love. I have seen families where the children were definitely exposed to the outdoors and grew up hating it. Who knows. There is nothing like cuddling up in your tent and talking to your kids about their favorite books and toys. I asked her if she will always camp with daddy and I and she said yes. When she is in the throws of her teen years we will see.
Quinn was a champ. Wasn't so sure about taking a 5 week old camping, but he was great.
Quinn peed on my shorts the first day and Piper threw up on them the second day. Seth baby wiped them off for me. Super romantic! We are in a weird phase of our lives.

Sweet fresh mornings

Morning is my favorite part of the day, that is if you got to sleep the night before. White yogurt (Piper's favorite), coffee and blueberry butter toast (momma's favorite), and a spot of milk please momma, (Quinn's favorite). Piper is such a great sleeper lately. No night wakings. This pretty much stopped the day Quinn came home. What a great little girl. Quinn is just waking up twice during the night for a wee snack and then back to his basket.

I wanted to capture their sweet little faces in the morning and remember what it is that we do each morning. Soon enough we will be rushing off to school. Our time of Shaun the Sheep and staying in our PJs until 11 will be gone.