A prince is born

The royal prince is born, Monday 7/22/13. Felicity was so excited to watch. 

Moments

After a tiring day followed by nightly prayers, Daddy takes Felicity to bed after Elizabeth asks me to stay a little longer. I lay next to her and she whispers to me,  "mama, sing to me." (Tears) "Anytime Baby" I tell her & sing her "Baby Mine".  These moments are what makes it all worthwhile. 

Brooks Family Pics

Matt 7, Bry 20, Emy 6 mo, Josh 14, Felicity3 wks, Mark 9, Ady & Elizabeth 2

Sister kisses

Showered w/ Gifts on Our 1st Outing

One lucky girl: we had our first outing to see the girls @ work and were absolutely surprised by many sweet & thoughtful gifts. Not only did they spoil Mommy & Elizabeth with pre-baby gifts last month, but today Felicity got her own gifts (& of course Elizabeth got a few more, too).  Thanks girls. You are truly blessings. 

Birth Story on Thing 2

Felicity Joy Brooks is 10 days old. She's such a good girl and a kissable, huggable  baby. Her birth story is such: mild contractions @ midnight Saturday morning. Mom & Dad up @ 4AM, showering and having steady contractions. Woke Elizabeth @ 5:30 so Grandma & Papa could pick her up @ 6. Arrived to hospital @ 6:45. Strong, sharp, fast contractions so we jumped in the tub to rest around 9AM. After 1/2 hr we got out. Baby had good heart rate. Started feeling the urge to push @ 11:30. Dr did break water at very end since it was inhibiting the descending of her head. Dr noted some meconium in the water so he paged respiratory & pediatrician, but baby's lungs/mouth were clear. Used birth bar & 3 pushes later out came baby, crying loud & clear. "It's a girl," said the dr. And a wonderful girl she is. She is a good eater and definitely a good sleeper. She resembles her proud big sister, but while Elizabeth had lots of dark locks, Felicity came out fair. Thanks for all the support, gifts, & visits from loved ones. 

Much love,

 C, D, E, & F Brooks

Happy 4th of July