what I have been waiting for........

In the quiet moments........

Another pic by Di

This little guy has turned my world upside down...........and I just love it. It is like Christmas morning every day. I wake up and remember this little present I have been given and I just smile. I can NOT stop kissing on him. He is getting chubbier by the day and he cuddles more than any baby I have had. I am still learning how to be a functional mom of three and counting the days for school to start. Livia and Tate are so good at helping with this baby. I fear that Brigg is going to be quite spoiled by his siblings. I was rocking Brigg in my arms last night and I was completely exhausted and wondering how I was ever going to finally feel rested and then I remembered how long I had been wishing for this opportunity. It put the wind back into my sails and I woke this morning ready to serve my little family. Babies just make me a better person- less selfish...........

Mom's visit

{my boys}

Pictures by Di

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Let the fun begin!

Sweet Nicole stopped by the hospital

Sisters- remember I just had a baby! The face is a bit embarrassing.............

My sister sweetie pie!

Grandma Rhoton with her newest addition

So the past month of LIVING at the hospital has finally come to an end. As crazy as it sounds I miss the NICU. Yes, I am very happy to have Briggy D. at home but the friendships I made with everyone were very special. The ladies (and few guys) that work with these babies are some of the most special individuals I have ever crossed paths with. I love them dearly and could not be more thankful for the start they have given to Brigg's life. We are home now and back to reality. Lot's of laundry and late nights and cries and it all could not make me any happier. Never again will I take for granted the daily happenings of a normal life! My mom is bringing the kids home tomorrow and we will finally be a family of five for the very first time. Brigg is on oxygen and is doing just great. He has the sweetest disposition and has the cutest way of cuddling into your neck. Chad and I have enjoyed just living in the moment with this little baby boy. More pictures to come.

Brigg Darwin Rhoton

Brigg weighs 5 pounds today!!! He is above his birth weight which means of course he is one step closer to coming home. Everybody celebrate tonight by eating 5 lbs of your favorite dessert!!!

dads.......

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Tate- age three..........

I have been trying to organize pictures and I found this one of when Tate was a little chubby three year old. Who knew that this shirt would become his number 1 favorite all time thing to wear. I miss his little toddler face. He is getting so grown up and sophisticated these days. I love listening to him talk. He has such a hilarious vocabulary and loves to give you EVERY detail of his stories- It can get a little exhausting at times but I love that he expresses himself. Such a good boy........

Da boyz of summer.......

Popsicles, sprinklers and warm concrete........... a few of my favorite things!

treasure hunting with dad....

Tate went horn hunting, fishing, and rabbit hunting with his dad last weekend. I love it when my boy comes home and turns the bath water brown! I feel like Chad gives the kids the best childhood by sharing his love of the outdoors. You have to watch the video of Tate finding a horn. Chad finds them first and then makes it seem like Tate is the champion finder- LOVE IT! He always comes home so proud of his finds. He seems to be using his arm more and more which is great seeing as how it has not been bending so well after the break. Did I mention his horrible break healed three weeks earlier than he was supposed to? He was pushing the pins out and they were scraping on his cast. After taking him to get x-rayed, the surgeon determined he was healed and ready to begin physical therapy. He still has some issues with it but he is such a trooper. I can't believe I get to have another little boy to raise and cuddle and send out with his dad and big brother......................I love my boys!

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getting bigger......

You really should see me in a bathing suit! It goes straight out. I think Brigg will be one of my biggest babies!