Sorry to have been gone so long. We're still adjusting to our new, now getting older, bundle of joy.
At six weeks old I have to say this baby is not missing a meal. It looks like she may even be trying to stash some away for the winter.
I'm proud to say baby Violet Ruth graced us with her presence on July 5. She weighed in at a whopping 6 lbs 10 ozs, 3 lbs less than her big brother. I have to admit, when they brought her around the curtain for viewing I had to ask, "Are you sure that's her? She's awfully tiny."
However, she is perfect. 10 fingers, 10 toes, and a hefty set of lungs.
Big brother is so proud and excited to have her here with us. He runs by constantly and kisses her tiny head or holds her tiny fingers. Just this morning he ran into our bedroom at 5:30 am to bring her a stuffed animal to put into her bassinet and give her a kiss on the forehead before using the bathroom and heading back to his bed to go back to sleep. Now if that wasn't just the sweetest site. He was groggy and wobbly, but still just excited to know she is home.
He is so excited in fact that he wanted this action shot taken. His favorite bunny hopped into the photo just as it was taken. I'd have to say Ben is going to be one fabulous big brother.
Some have asked where we came up with the name Violet Ruth. I petitioned for Olivia, but Ken was dead set on Violet. Since I named Benjamin, I thought it only fair to hand the name card over to Ken. Ruth is Ken's maternal grandmother.
Now the mystery is solved.
More later.
