Brotherly love

Reed and Ridley are early morning risers.  This gives them priceless quality time before the house really wakes up and gets crazy.  I love the moment they see each other for the first time each morning.  It is the sweetest moment of pure love and joy.  

This morning Reed woke up asking if he could feed Ridley.  I agreed, and he was very excited.  For a boy that doesn't sit still, Reed fed his sister the whole bottle and even tried to burp her. They adore one another.

Tummy Time Gang

Ridley isn't a big fan of tummy time, just like her brothers.  This afternoon, she had a bit of support, and she still wasn't interested.  The boys were all into it though.  Reed was down on his tummy, and Ryland was telling us all about the numbers on the caterpillar's belly.  This is very typical of daily activities.  I guess the boys are re-living their infancy, and it is very amusing.

Helper

Reed loves to help take care of Ridley.  He wanted to hold her this afternoon and watch his favorite show, Paw Patrol.  Ridley refused to sit in his lap and wanted to lay across his legs, and he thought this was hilarious.  I think she wanted to look at him, because she wouldn't take her eyes off of him.  I love to watch them build a relationship. 

Awesome Helpers

Ridley is one lucky little girl, because she has the best big brothers.  Ryland is very gentle and sweet with her.  He loves to tell her about all his toys, and he is always wanting to help her.  

Reed is right there with the action.  If her swing needs a shove, Reed helps out, but he doesn't want her to cry for one second.  When Ridley gets a little fussy, Reed always has a paci for her.  He is very protective and hands on.

What a lucky little lady!  You have two big brothers to protect you and teach you lots of new things.

Ridley Claire is here!

Our sweet baby girl has arrived, and she is just perfect.  She weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.  She looks very much like her brother, Reed.  The delivery was the easiest one so far with just a minor epidural issue.  

First picture of Ridley

All cleaned up with her hat on and ready for pictures.

Nana brought Ryland and Reed to the hospital to meet Ridley, but only Ryland was interested in holding her.  He was very interested and eager to get his hands on her. Reed was more reserved.  He is not a fan of hospitals, and he has always gotten a bit nervous acting when he sees me there.  I assured him I wasn't hurt, and I would be coming home very soon.  

I thought this was the sweetest moment.  John Chris and his baby girl.  She has already melted his heart.