A Very Special 4th of July

We had an unexpectedly special fourth of July this year. We spent the weekend going to BBQs and birthday parties and being quite social. Sabine looked very festive, complete with traditional watermelon stains right down the front of every outfit she wore over the weekend.

The big event, though, was Sabine's cousin E arrived early, making a spectacular Independance Day entrance into the world! We met Aunt Dani at the hospital, and Sabine gave her belly a gentle pat and signed "I love you" before she went home with Grandmom and Grandpa while Mommy and Daddy stayed at the hospital.

Well after Sabine's bedtime, little E arrived. We are so, so thrilled you are here, sweet boy! We love you so much already.

(Status update for anyone who knows this side of the family, little E is doing wonderfully. He was born six weeks early, but came into the world strong. He was 4 lbs 9 oz., and 19 inches long when he was born. He hasn't needed oxygen yet, but he'll be staying at the hospital for a couple weeks for monitoring, and to make sure he's eating, breathing, and gaining weight like he's supposed to. Aunt Dani is an incredible mother already. She had a great delivery, and is recovering beautifully.)