The first two weeks . . .

Simon will be two weeks old on Monday- it feels like we just got home from the hospital yesterday!  June has been very busy for us so far (lots of birthdays!).  The top picture is from a walk we took downtown with all 3 kids about a week ago. 

We had smores in the backyard one night . . .

 

Simon last weekend

Ethan showing off his "super hero rings" Grandma Ginny brought over

Lucia waiting for cake at Jim's birthday celebration

The birthday boy- 34 years old this year!

Lucia climbing the rock wall at Millennium Park- I'll admit- it made me a little nervous!

And Simon again- enjoying the fresh air!

Welcome Simon Merrick!

Simon was born 6/10/13 @ 1:50pm.  He weighed 8lbs 10oz and was 21in long.  Jim and I did not find out the sex of the baby with #3.  It was such an awesome moment when Jim said "it's a boy" (through some tears)!  I was totally expecting a girl, so it took my mind a second to realize that he wasn't a she!

Getting to know Simon.  Looking through the hospital pictures, we did not take one of Jim and Simon!  He's definitely our 3rd child!

 

Ethan and Lucia came to visit their brother a few times at the hospital.   I love Ethan's expression in this picture. 

Lucia has been working hard on being gentle.  She has also been working on not using "she" when referring to Simon.  I think Lucia was set on a little sister too!

 

I think he looks just like Ethan looked when he was born.  I will put some pictures of Ethan and Simon up next to each other.

We were greeted by this lovely sign Ethan and Lucia (with help from Oma) made for their brother when we came home from the hospital!

 

 

Opening the pool

We helped Nonna open the pool today.  I didn't take any pictures of that, but made myself useful taking pictures of my kid and the flowers in Nonna's yard.

I love peonies!  They are so beautiful!

Ants love them too

 

 

Jim posed for some pictures with me after finishing the pool. 

One last shot of the two of us before we are officially outnumbered!

With our first born, Lucia was napping. 

#1, 2, and 3

Here's a side by side look at my 9th month with each child- wearing my favorite maternity shirt!  From the Left, Ethan, Lucia, and Baby 3!

Almost Ready!

We went to visit Nonna tonight and she took some pictures of me with my babies- all 3 of them (almost)!

I think Ethan and Lucia are getting pretty excited to meet their baby brother or sister!  Jim and I are pretty excited (and nervous!) too :-)

Catching up

We've been trying to get ready for #3 around our house, but #1 and #2 are keeping us busy all on their own!  Here's a few pictures of what we have been up to the past few weeks.  The weather is slowly turning into summer, we can't wait!

We were able to get the kiddie pool out a few weeks ago- they can't wait until Nonna's pool is ready though!

Bree was baptized a few weekends ago.  There was a nice reception at Grandma GiGi's brother's house.  The kids had a great time playing in the lake and on the little beach.

Playing at Bree's baptism reception.

Bree on her special day!

Ethan looking handsome

and lovely Lucia

Ethan graduated from preschool at the end of May.  What a great two years he has had learning and making friends!