First St Patty’s Day

As with everything these days, Autumn slept through most of her first St Patty’s Day, even the live Irish music courtesy of Dennis and his band! But she did great looking adorable in her St Patty’s day get-up. 

Welcome, Autumn Ann!

Autumn Ann Hogan- Hazeltine

Born 2/26/2018 at 3:38 am. 

7 lbs 5 oz, 20.25 in

Loved by all!! 

If you ever question how much your Dada loves you, just remember that he stood like this for about 5 minutes, holding up your car seat to the heating vent so it would be nice and warm for you. 

First car ride, headed home!

Meeting big brother Ember and big “sister” Piper

Meeting Grandma and Dennis

Our first picture as a family of four. 

Your first night at home, snoozing comfortably in your co-sleeper 

38 Weeks

Well, baby girl, you are on your way! I’m writing this as we drive to the birth center to finally meet you. I apologize in advance that we weren’t quite ready for your arrival. Your room isn’t decorated or set up, your blanket isn’t finished, the house is a mess, and neither your daddy or I are ready to be away from work. But none of that matters, because you are on your way! Luckily our hearts have been ready for a long time, and that’s the most important thing. See you soon, baby girl!

Belly Henna

At 37 Weeks, I decorated my big baby belly with some beautiful henna, just as I did with Ember! I requested a design that incorporated the mountains and daffodils (the flower for March- but will you be born in March??), and my henna artist, Leah, knocked it out of the park with a gorgeous design! 

Piper approves?

Got a great stain this time!! 

Dreaming of You

I’ve been dreaming about you a lot these past few days, baby girl. Which must mean I am getting excited to meet you! Dying to know what you look like (I imagine a thick head of dark hair just like your mama), what your name will be (in my dreams we are still very indecisive), and what your personality will be like.  As the reality of your arrival draws nearer, my nerves and anxiety are being joined, if not replaced, by excitement and nervous anticipation. With 10 days to go until your due date, you could really be arriving any day, and I simply can’t wait to meet you! Love you with my whole heart already, sweet girl. See you soon!

Love,

Mama

Furniture Assembly

Last weekend we checked a big item off of our to-do list and got the last of baby girl’s furniture assembled! Ember was eager to help and loved having a hand in getting his baby sister’s room ready for her.

“Hello baby sister!”

The other night, Ember randomly hiked my shirt up to expose my belly and started showing his baby sister some love. He gave her hugs and kisses, and yelled into by belly button “hellllooooo baby sister, hellllooooo!?” It was the sweetest thing ever, he loves his baby sister already! I can’t wait for him to meet her and get to love on her outside of my belly. He’s going to be a great big brother.