Isabelle or Bat Girl?

Once again our daughter is dressing up! If only she would stick to HER dress up clothes.

Claire's First Bath.

"Wow, my mama does have 'man-hands' ", thought Claire!!

Abby was a big helper for Claire's first bath. Though it looks like she is wondering why she has to help right now!

Quick, get me dressed, I am FREEZING!! (and yes, I can almost fit all of me in the hood of my towel.)

Ah, Clean at last! (I smell good, at least for now!)

Isabelle being a big sister

Isabelle never gets enough of holding her new little sister. While Claire was in her little tanning bed, I often found random baby toys in the bed with her. Isabelle kept bringing her things to play with. She must have figured Claire to be bored in there. (at least she is being helpful.)

Claire- and yes, she is still tiny.

It's that time of year again! SUPERBOWL time! We are very excited to have the Indianapolis Colts making an appearance in this years big game. To which Claire says "Go Colts"!!

Give me a C-, give me a O-, give me a L-, give me a T-, give me a S-. What's that spell? How am I suppose to know I am only a week old.

Am I really small, or is this bean bag really big? (actually both!)

Baby tanning beds????

No, we aren't trying to get a jump start on Claire's tan for the summer. Our doctor told us today that our "little pumpkin" is starting to look the color of an actual pumpkin. Claire has jaundice and has started light therapy. Fortunately they are able to set this unit up at our home. Hopefully in a couple days this will all be behind us. Until then, tan on Claire~~.

(FYI- this is more painful for the parents than for the baby!)

Baby?!??!!!? Now?!!???! What??!?!?!

Yes, for those of you wondering, we had our baby. For those who are confused, yes I was due in February. (I am aware that it is only January, but try telling that to Claire!) I went for a routine visit last week with my doctor and my blood pressure was elevated. I was told to go home and take it easy, only to end up back at the doctor's office the next day. Little did I know that when I left the house last Thursday (1-11-07) I wouldn't be coming home for a week, and that I would be bringing the baby home with us! My blood pressure was such that I had to have week of bedrest in the hospital and then I was induced. On Wed, January 17,2007 at 8:38 in the morning we were pleased (especially me after being in labor all night) to meet our newest family member, Claire Dorothy Croft. I was only 36 weeks pregnant so she was a couple weeks earlier than we expected. Because of that she is a little peanut weighing in at 5lbs, 11oz, and 19 inches long.

Claire came out screeming and is doing very well. She was apparently impatient and ready to get on with being here. It is very untypical to have the complications I did with a fourth pregnancy when I had no complications with the others, but it just goes to show you that our plans are not always the same as God's plans. We are finally home tonight, after an incredibly long week, and look forward to getting adjusted as a family with our newest member! Enjoy the pictures, Love The Crofts

Bringing home the baby!

Umm, do you have anything in a smaller size?

Did you really think I would fit in my seat?

What, you are leaving me in here! Please don't make me ride in this thing!!

Claire

Most comments have been how much Claire resembles Samuel when he was born (though in a much smaller package!)

The kids with their new sister!

The kids were very excited to come to the hospital to see this baby that has been cooking inside mommy for so long. Of the three of them, Isabelle was the most enamoured with little Claire. She gave her lots of kisses and sat by whoever was holding Claire. (Isabelle kept saying, Oh Baby!)

Baby Claire Croft Is Here!!

Surprise, and you thought you had more time before I showed up!!

Brian, in his excitement to announce the arrival of his daughter, decided to ignore all the warning signs!!!!! (this is right outside of the nursery at the hospital.)