So much to say...

...but until my brain cells begin functioning properly again, the camera will have to do the talking...

newborn Sarah Koa, happy in Daddy's arms

Sarah's first bath, soon after her birth
(she didn't really like it - this was a rare, non-screaming moment)

what we did most of the morning after Sarah arrived

Luke meets his Baby Sister

love at first sight
(and he hasn't stopped begging to "hold it" ever since)

if Mom gets to stay in bed all day,
I'm going to make sure she never gets lonely!

my grandmother EO

what?? this isn't for me??
(Luke has perfected the "innocent" look)

mmwah!

sweet Daddy

my other grandmother Memaw

DeeDee (Philip's mom)

lots of visitors, lots of yummy meals

we're trying to teach Luke to show us "two" with his fingers.
apparently this is easier.

good morning, Baby Sister!

helping Gram (my mom) weed the garden
(we were very creative in keeping Luke busy -
and wearing him out before naptime!)

the feet!

this is a fun hat...
(one of many wonderful gifts for Sarah)

Granddad (Philip's dad) and Luke as they
get ready to go ride the train

a little early birthday fun,
care of DeeDee and Granddad

visit from the Copeland clan
(in case you've been feeling sorry for Luke
during this big change, rest assured that he's having
as much fun - and getting as much attention - as anyone!)

life can be so exhausting