Introducing Joel Michael

Joel Michael made his grand entrance on Sunday, May 31st at 5:49pm. He weighed 6lbs 4oz and was 20 inches long (not as big as everyone was predicting...sure did make it easier on me). He is absolutely perfect and I love having a son! We came home yesterday afternoon and we are working on getting into a routine...whatever that is.

It's extremely overwhelming with 3 kids so when I feel more like myself again I'll post more pictures. I'm only allotted one trip up the stairs per day so I have to make my time blogging and posting count. Joel has jaundice so there are a few pics of him with his billi-bed. This requires more trips to the doc and hospital (with three kids in tow). Aly and Ashley love him so much that sometimes I think he needs more air to breath. They are constantly in his face and touching on him.

Corey goes back to work tomorrow morning but his Mom is coming to help me for the next few days with doctor appointments, meals, etc. and then my mom will be in town for two weeks starting this Sunday. I completely missed my Mom for our homecoming yesterday, she has always made it so special. We would come home to nice decorations, a home cooked meal, clean sheets...you know all the stuff moms are good at. Of course when I came home and Mom was not here I cried...alot. That's when Corey offered to "be my mom" and cook me toast, fried eggs and cereal. He's making me a nice meal on the grill tonight and then Mom promised to make me whatever I want next week.

Enjoy the pics, thanks to all for the congrats and well wishes on the blog and facebook! As overwhelming as it is it is such a blessing from God to be the parents of 3 beautiful and perfect children.