Sunday, June 13, 2010

Week One with Audra

Audra's First Bath (Not so happy)
Our friends--Julie, Mya, and Izzy Kreblin--visited on Tuesday. Izzy was born on May 21st, so Izzy is 15 days older than Audra. Here they demonstrate how good they are at sharing a blanket.
Hillary, Audra, Mya, Julie, and Izzy
Izzy and Audra enjoying some "crib time" together. (Audra is cross dressing in her older brother's cute dinosaur outfit.) We couldn't get both of them to open their eyes at the same time. One was awake and the other was sleeping. Sigh...the tough life of a small baby!
Hey parents...I'm a girl! Here I have on purple and not my brother's dinosaur outfit. I'm also waving hello!
Eyes Wide Open with a cute little mouth!
All ready to walk the neighborhood.
Our new double stroller ride! Grady loves climbing in the front seat all by himself.
Do you think my cheeks are getting bigger? I've been eating well--I promise.
Crash Gordon Grady! Yes, he is showing off his triple injuries of the weekend. Forehead: he fell on toys and hit a plastic box at daycare on Friday. Bloody lip x2: he was hit by a swing Saturday and then on Sunday he tripped and re-injured a gum injury from the previous weekend. Neck: Grady was holding onto Brooks leash inside the house before a walk and was clotheslined by Brooks Friday night.
Grady's comment: "Look folks, I'm a tough and rough kid. I roll with the punches and keep on smiling!"

Grady shows off his tough new look to Grandma and Grandpa Lobenstein.
Cousin Luke and Grady took Grandpa and Ryan to the local pond for a little exploration.
(Note from Ryan:Hillary failed to point out all the fish swimming in the pond.)
Yes, that is Bambi sitting still for us. Here's the story: Bambi comes running out of the woods at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Bambi is chased by Grandma and Grandpa's two golden retrievers and Brooks. Aunt Michelle and I chase the dogs away from Bambi. Bambi is okay, but incredibly frightened. The boys get a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with Bambi. Bambi was so scared that we were able to pet it. Grandpa Gary and Ryan took Bambi up into the woods where he came from in hopes that Bambi's mama was close by. The good news is that Bambi was gone when they went back to check on him an hour later. We hope all is well with Bambi, and we are sending out a public apology about the dogs chasing cute little Bambi.
Audra's reaction to the Bambi incident: I'm tired and sleepy.
Audra and Grady pose with Grandma and Grandpa. Take a look at Grady's finger--he's trying to make a popping sound with his finger in his mouth (just like Grandpa is able to do). He hasn't been successful just yet!
On Sunday, the Spredemann family came to visit us too. Allie and Audra spend some quality time together. Allie is a very gentle and kind young lady; she did a great job of holding Audra.
Cam and Grady play cars together--cars will forever be a passion of these two young boys!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Welcome Home Audra

Sunday June 6th we arrived home to Sun Prairie around 2pm. It was shortly there after that both Grady and Brooks arrived home from their stays with family and friends. Again thanks to everyone for your help. It was very nice to be home.
Brooks, Hillary and Audra sit down for the evenings entertainment...
...Acrobat Grady Lobenstein performs his climbing lion act.
Audra shows Dad she can hold her bottle all by herself.
Brooks guards the door while Grady and Audra hang out with Dad before bedtime.
Of course watching baseball before bedtime is the evening tradition in the summer. Brooks prefers watching the neighbors.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

More Visitors

Aunt Nan and Uncle Keith Wagner (Trevor's parents)
Family Friend "Aunt" Mary Schott
Nan and Mary sing to Audra
The Van Rite Family Tracy, Autumn and Diva.
Our neighbors Caleb and Emily meet Grady's "ister"
Whoa, watch it mister.
Audra enjoyed her first day.

Meet the Family

My first picture with Audra.
Our first visitors were Hillary's Mom and Dad. Audra's Grandpa Randy and Grandma Barb.
Grandma Barb and Granddaughter Audra
Grandpa Randy
Grady meets his sister.
Grandma Joan gives Grady a lift to see his little sister.
Grandpa Gary
Cousin Luke say hello.
Grandma and her Grandchildren.
Cousin Luke says no girls allowed only boys at his house.
Big Brother Grady and Mommy
Grady didn't have much interest in his little sister.
Uncle Trevor and Aunt Ashley
Luke and Randy talk about cars and stuff.
Grandma Joan says goodbyeAunt Michelle and Uncle Rick
Our first family photo

Audra in Action

Hey Mom, what time is lunch?
I have a brother?
I suppose I can learn to share you.
This is my favorite baseball team, see right here B-R-E-W-E-R-S
That is my name. Get it I am the 2nd child.
I am very proud of both of these ladies. Thank you and great job Hillary. Welcome to our family Audra.
Love Ryan, Grady and Brooks

Introducing Audra Eve Lobenstein

We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family. Audra Eve Lobenstein. Mommy and Baby are doing very well. So is Daddy by the way.
Mom and Daughter meet.
Touchdown!
Somebody is already sick of Dad's camera.
Date: 6-5-10 Time: 2:35am Weight: 7lbs. 12.7 ozs. Height: 19.5 inches

Friday, June 4, 2010

Having a Baby Part Two

Today appears to be the day. Hillary's Doctor advised her at this afternoon's appointment that tonight or Saturday would be the day we get to meet our new baby.
Fortunately we had made plans with my sister for her to take Grady for the night so the boys could play together. Guess that works out perfect. Thank you Rick, Michelle and Luke. We also want to thank our neighbors the Witkiewicz Family for watching Brooks.
Around 5pm Hillary made the decision to hit the road for the Hospital. Here is where the latest adventure begins...
"Put the camera away and drive me to the hospital" (Edited for family friendly language.)
"If you don't stop taking pictures I am going to shove...." (See above)
Michelle sent us a picture. Cousin Luke greets Grady with a hug and a pile of cars. "I love Grady."
We were all checked in by 6pm. Look for another update once the Brewer game is over.