Aunt Karen's blanket

Isabella received her special blanket from Great-Aunt Karen today....I had to take a picture of her on it, even though she wasn't cooperating and smiling for the camera. :-) Aunt Karen (my mother's sister) has made quilts for each of our kids...and the other nephews. She has on record 15 (or so) boys quilts and has officially made her first "girl" quilt. My grandfather has 10 great-grandsons...and Isabella is the first great-granddaughter. We love the quilt and will treasure it always, as we do with Zach and Ethan's quilts. Definitely an heirloom to be passed down. Thanks Aunt Karen!!! We love you

3 Munchkins

I took this pic this morning...but they weren't wanting to cooperate with me...you get the idea though, right??

Birth pictures

Zachariah

Ethan

Isabella

We thought it might be fun to post pictures of all the kids at birth.....so here you go. :-)

Week 1

Isabella is officially 1 week old today...it is so hard to believe that a full week has passed with her beautiful baby girl. She is such a blessing to our family and has brought us such joy in her short life. We couldn't imagine life differently now... :-) She had her first dr.'s appt. yesterday and she is back up to 8 lbs 2 oz..it means that mama must be doing something right with her. :-)

New day

Things are going well here in the Judd household. Isabella is eating well...every 2 hours if not more. It is good for her...not for the sleepless mama. Thank goodness for a rocking chair that you can sleep in all night! She is such a good baby and the boys love her. Zach walked in this morning and wanted to know where baby sister was...in the bassinet. He went over looked at her and told her "Bella, I love you." It was the cutest thing!

John just left to take the boys for a few hours to the Train Museum downtown...so this is my quiet time. Just wanted to leave a quick note to let you all know we are doing great!

First day

Things went well for our little girl overnight..she actually slept from 11ish until 6 this morning when I needed to wake her to feed her. Can you tell this isn't my first child??? :-)
Since we let her sleep and didn't wake her every 2 hours to eat. She has been very good so far and the boys have visited with her twice and are quite taken with her... Baby sister bella is what Zach likes to say!! We will update more later..Daddy and baby girl are napping right now.

Isabella Pics