Time to Meet My Sister! - Oct. 1, 2009

Today started out as a quiet day for Mommy & Daddy.

Mommy started the day out by snuggling with Baby Caitlyn.

Daddy knew that Mommy had been craving a cheeseburger all during her long labor, so he ordered one for her as a surprise.

Daddy had time for Caitlyn Cuddles while Mommy ate.

SURPRISE!!

It's finally my turn to meet my Baby Sister!

PopPop held me over her crib so I could get a good look.

She sure is tiny!

Grandmom was very excited to meet her new granddaughter.

It's been over 20 years since she held a baby granddaughter!!!

PopPop's turn!

Check out the time---Caitlyn has been alive for exactly 12 hours!!!

I brought my Baby Sister a present....her very own POOH BEAR.

This way, she won't have to even THINK about taking mine!!

She's pretty amazing! : )

I wonder where Baby Caitlyn's blonde hair is????

Grandmom, PopPop, and I wore special badges in Caitlyn's honor.

Here's a closer look.

Aunt Bet came to meet my sister, too. I'm pretty sure it was love at first sight!

Aunt Bet calls her KatieBug.

It's been a very busy day for my little sister. It's time for her to rest.

Zzzzzzzzzzzz.....

I love you, Baby Caitlyn!

IT'S A GIRL!!!! - October 1, 2009

It's very early on Wednesday morning, September 30th.

Daddy took Mommy to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to check in.

Mommy still felt good enough to take a picture on the way in.

Here's Mommy in the Labor Room. She passed the hours by posting lots of updates on her Facebook page. I sent my favorite train with her so she would always have company.

The Phillies were playing a really big championship game during Mommy's labor, so she wore her lucky socks. Guess what? They worked! The Phils clinched their division!! :)

Well, it's almost midnight....still no Baby Russell...

Looks like his or her birthday might be October 1st!!

Finally, after a very long labor, my baby sister made her grand entrance!

At 12:14am, October 1st,

Caitlyn Elizabeth Russell

was born!

She weighed in at 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Here's Daddy giving her lots of love. She was only about 20 minutes old!

Here's Mommy holding her precious baby girl.

Life is good!! : )

September 29, 2009 - The Day Before....

Tonight I hung out at Grandmom and PopPop's house for a little while so Mommy and Daddy could go out for a nice dinner together at Tortilla Press in Collingswood. They wanted to go out and celebrate the fact that tomorrow (at least we think it will be tomorrow...) our family will be growing by two feet!! : )

When they came to pick me up, we took a few pictures.

We'll see you very soon Baby Russell #2!!!

The Transformation of my BIG BOY ROOM!

It's been very busy in the Russell household lately. In just a few short weeks, the newest member of our family will be arriving. We don't have much time to get me moved out of my old room and into my new BIG BOY ROOM!

Let's get started!

I will be moving into the old office. Here are the before colors.

Time to prime and paint.

Thomas (my favorite train) rode the "tracks" while Daddy got to work.

Here is the new color!

Check out my new rug. It's so soft!

I took a minute to check out my new view.

Here's Daddy putting together my new bed!

I LOVE IT!!!!!

Check out my cool comforter and pillowcase.

I love my new room!

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a train catalog to read....