Holding the Princess

So far it's been a journey!  After a leaving the hospital on cloud nine, we've had some adventures along the way!!  Grandma and PawPaw were able to come meet Karissa this past weekend. We are so thankful for them!

While they were here, I started to get sick.  I ended up with a high fever and severe pain in my abdomen Saturday night and Sunday morning.  Plus other issues that other new moms deal with, I was a wreck.  I ended up going to the E.R.  and later to my doctor.  It seems I got an infection, and antibiotics and narcotics were needed. 

Needless to say, we are a bit in survival  mode, but we are taking pictures like we're on vacation.  :-)

Our boys absolutely love their little baby sister.  It melts my heart how much each of them love her in their own special way. 

 Clark was shaking with excitement when he was getting ready to hold his little sister.  He sings to her and rubs her hair and holds her all the time.

 This picture captures everything.  Mischief, fear, and a future death grip bond.
Levi loves Karissa and maybe a little too much for me.  He loves to touch her everywhere despite that fact that he has a fever and is sick.  I hate telling him no, so I just pray that God will protect her.

There is a grin from ear to ear on Joel.  He sweet talks her constantly and tells her that she is so beautiful and strong and sweet.  He's my words of affirmation guy. 

She's already been nominated and declared the princess of this house!!