Christmas and more!

Isabelle
The Johnson crew on Christmas Eve

Isabelle's first tub bath

Aunt Becca and Isabelle

Making cookies for Santa

It has been awhile since I posted any pictures so here are a few from Christmas. We have been a little busy lately...like everyone else with the holidays...just add on a new baby to our mix. We spent Christmas Eve with Sarah's mom, Martha, and sister, Becca, and one of Martha's best friends, Pam. We went to church and then ate Grandma Connie's Chicken and Noodles before opening presents. ALMOST as good as Grandma Connie's but not quite! We spent Christmas day with Jeremy's family. Jeremy's brother from Jacksonville, Kyle, was there along with his parents. We opened presents and ate all day long while we played board games all day and night (a brown family tradition). It was a wonderful Christmas! And we felt especially grateful this year to spend it with a beautiful new addition to the family! We loved all of our gifts and we are so fortunate to have such generous people in our lives! My only regret is that we did not get to go spend Christmas in Minnesota since I actually had all of Christmas off this year! But hopefully we'll get up there soon! We love you all and hope everyone enjoyed the holidays as much as we did!

Best Friends

The Saturday after Isabelle was born the Brown family received a special treat! Sarah's best friend from childhood, Rebecca Cherry Wooldridge and her family, moved back to Spring Hill! Rebecca and Jason have 4 children...Savanna (9), Analiese (5), Hagan (1 1/2) and Jillian (8 weeks). Savanna is in the same grade as Madlyn and now going to the same school. Analiese is a year older that Emily and Jillian and Isabelle are 6 weeks apart! My girls are extremely excited to have a new set of friends to play with and they all have always gotten along so great! Just wanted to share a few pictures of the Wooldridge and Brown crew a few days after they arrived in Spring Hill!

My wonderful friends at Williamson Medical Center

Sign on our room door

Room 231
One of the "window" signs
The other read..."Happy Birthday Isabelle"

Courtney brought her boys up to play with my girls.

They get along so great!

The nurses will even get in bed with you when you are in labor!

My good friend Courtney!

Beth and Trish with Isabelle

The girls brought my lunch on Friday.

I have the greatest friends on earth! The nurses at Williamson took such wonderful care of Isabelle and myself. They decorated my room before we got there. They brought me lunch one day. They fought over who would take care of us. Not sure if that is true or not but it was nice for them to say they did! They brought in presents and cookies, food, and cupcakes! I could not have been more blessed! I love each one of them and will be eternally grateful for all that they did for us! At Williamson Medical Center you truly can "Expect Excellence"!

First few days at home as a family of 5!

Isabelle always had her feet crossed on
of the ultrasounds! She has the longest toes! Proud sisters with Isabelle...Her face is yellow
from the bruising that is healing well!
No jaundice anywhere else!


Madlyn and her baby sister


Leaving the hospital

For all of my Willamson friends (especially Trish)

Isabelle in her "Expect Excellence" onezie

Well our first few days at home have not been what I expected...Jeremy had to return to work on Monday, Madlyn went back to school, Emily did not want to go back to school without mommie taking her there, and breastfeeding has been a struggle. Everything is working itself out though. Jeremy and Madlyn have adjusted well. Isabelle and I rode with Emily and Grandma Martha to take Emily to preschool. Then Isabelle and Grandma waited in the car while Emily and I went to her christmas party. And breastfeeding gets easier everyday. I'm almost scared to say that out loud. Both of my others were so easy to breastfeed and Isabelle was so easy in the hospital that even this "baby nurse" had a few meltdown moments. But, with the encouragement of a few friends (you know who you are), both Isabelle and I are "getting it". I am tired, but my family and friends have been me helping out! I could not have have done it without you! I will keep everyone updated and try and post pictures here as often as possible. And to the Funks...I'm sorry we had to miss Funk christmas this year. But Karen and John showed us pictures and it looked as though a fun time was had by all. We will be there next year and I'm sure our song will be impressive! Congratulations to Jake and Lauren...can't wait to meet the next Funk! Keep us posted! Love to everyone.

Sarah

Emily's Big Night

Emily and her trophy!
So Proud!!!

Due to all the excitement of Isabelle, I failed to post any pictures of Emily's Big Night at Gymnastics! I'm starting off this mother of 3 thing with a bang, I'd say! Last Monday night was Emily's night to get her first year award trophy. She was so proud of herself and kept telling Madlyn that now she had a trophy too! The week before she had received her very first trophy ever and that was her soccer trophy...For those of you who know, Emily did not exactly enjoy soccer and so even though it was her first trophy, she was not all that excited! This one, however, was a BIG DEAL! She was so proud!

She's here!!!!!

Madlyn and Isabelle

Emily and Isabelle


The Proud Parents and their "Smurf"



Jeremy's four Girls

The Sisters

Well...she's here! Isabelle Gracelyn Brown was born yesterday, December 11, at 3:43 PM. She weighted 7lbs 10oz and was 20 inches long. It was a long day for everyone, but we are so proud to have our new addition to the family. The girls are very excited. As with any member of this family, Izzy was born with a blue face and was quickly nicknamed Baby Smurf. This was caused by bruising due to the fast approach to the world. Today her face is pink and beautiful. So much for the new nickname!!!!!!! Emily keeps saying that she is so beautiful and get a little upset when she can't hold the her the whole time. Maddie is taking things in stride and is being a great big sis. The proud parents are a little tired, dad needs a beer, but we are doing great. The hospital is treating mom like a queen and her little angel a princess. We will be going home Saturday and hope to post more pictures in the future. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Isabelle's Big Day

It is official....we will be welcoming Isabelle Gracelyn Brown on Thursday December 11th! Unless, of course, she has other plans. I will be induced that morning. I will keep everyone posted.

Love,
Sarah