This past weekend was jam-packed. Of course, Brooke has been in the NICU since being born which means a minimum of twice daily trips to the hospital to spend time with the new one. Needless to say, we were tired before the weekend began.
Then, Saturday was the annual Curtis Holiday party. We started with a breakfast that included specialty pancakes - you could choose between M&M's, blueberries, raspberries and more. After breakfast we had a fun donut eating contest followed by pinata smashing and then the annual nativity recreation. Thanks Mom and Dad for throwing a great party.
After the party, Jackson was hanging out with his cousins at Grandma's when Jill called with the great news - Brooke was being released on Sunday! We were finally going to get our baby home!
So, a second-to-last trip to the hospital to celebrate and then back home - the day wasn't over yet, we still had Grandma and Grandpa Woolums 50th Anniversary dinner! After rushing to finish our scrapbook page, we hustled downtown to Biaggi's where everyone was waiting to celebrate.
We had a nice dinner and were able to present the scrapbook to G&G Woolums. Especially fun was watching their reaction to the Photoshop'ed picture of Jared in the tub with his father-in-law! Thanks Jody, Jennifer and everyone who helped put the dinner together.
Well, the weekend was only partially over. Sunday was the big day! We dropped Jackson off at his second home (Granmama and Cranpa's) with Aunt Ashley and the happy parents got to bring little Brooke home. We spent time a quiet afternoon and evening together and even though their was some fussiness going to bed (no names, but he's a new big brother), it was about the best day ever - our long-awaited family finally is all together!
Thanks to everyone that has called, been a babysitter, brought food, given clothes and prayed for our little family. We love you all.
Enjoy the pics -
Then, Saturday was the annual Curtis Holiday party. We started with a breakfast that included specialty pancakes - you could choose between M&M's, blueberries, raspberries and more. After breakfast we had a fun donut eating contest followed by pinata smashing and then the annual nativity recreation. Thanks Mom and Dad for throwing a great party.
After the party, Jackson was hanging out with his cousins at Grandma's when Jill called with the great news - Brooke was being released on Sunday! We were finally going to get our baby home!
So, a second-to-last trip to the hospital to celebrate and then back home - the day wasn't over yet, we still had Grandma and Grandpa Woolums 50th Anniversary dinner! After rushing to finish our scrapbook page, we hustled downtown to Biaggi's where everyone was waiting to celebrate.
We had a nice dinner and were able to present the scrapbook to G&G Woolums. Especially fun was watching their reaction to the Photoshop'ed picture of Jared in the tub with his father-in-law! Thanks Jody, Jennifer and everyone who helped put the dinner together.
Well, the weekend was only partially over. Sunday was the big day! We dropped Jackson off at his second home (Granmama and Cranpa's) with Aunt Ashley and the happy parents got to bring little Brooke home. We spent time a quiet afternoon and evening together and even though their was some fussiness going to bed (no names, but he's a new big brother), it was about the best day ever - our long-awaited family finally is all together!
Thanks to everyone that has called, been a babysitter, brought food, given clothes and prayed for our little family. We love you all.
Enjoy the pics -
Welcome home beautiful!
Check out big brother and little sister.
Look how teeny she is compared to Mom's hand.
My two lovely ladies
The feeding tube didn't last long - I'm a Curtis!
Daddy-Daughter time in the NICU
Curtis party fun with a donut contest
The Bro's & Sis' had a friendly faceoff
Gage congratulated Jeff and me on a donut contest well-fought
Recreating the Nativity - an annual Curtis tradition
Ever heard of father/son-in-law bathtime? Me either. But Richard and Jared sure look happy!
6 comments:
We can't wait to come over and finally see Brooke! Let us know if we can help in anyway! We would love to Jackson off your hands anytime!
So exciting...she is definitely beautiful. We are so thrilled to see your darling little family growing. Congratulations! If you need anything, let us know. We may be farther away, but we'd love to help where we can! Love you all!
Cute! I love the pic of Jackson and Brooke! It's amazing what a few months can do... Let me know what I can do.
I am so thrilled for you! Miracles do happen. She is beautiful and Jackson is handsome!
My Jackson boy is so big next to midgi Curtis. How great for the whole Family to finally be together!!
She is beautiful like her mother.
Welcome home :-)
I’ve sent to our kids the link to your blog. Getting tired of having them around my computer
trying to find news bout THE babies :-).
So many, many hugs and kisses from all of them.
By the way great idea with the blog. We need to establish our own I guess
Love, Ella.
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