The Fighter's

The girls and I soaked up some of the fall weather and sunshine today and it was so much fun!!! We filled up a big pumpkin bag with leaves...I remember doing this when I was little. Ava was determined to fill it to the top and named it Fred (without any prompting from me). Kate could have cared less about Fred (poor Fred) and was more interested in her slide! Olivia stared at the trees and the sky from her stroller...dressed in her little bear coat.

Hanging with uncle Bobby...these pics are too cute! Ava & Katelyn wore uncle Bobby out with wrestling moves, chasing, constant jumping and jabs. They also loved Uncle Bobby's sidekick Sledge (a Boston Terrior) - he was smart and hid from the girls. Ava & Kate love their Uncle Bobby:-)

And sleeping peacefully...

I just love these pics of the girls (Kate & Olivia). Nothing better than a snuggly sis! It cracks me up...Katelyn loves to lay on this mat with her sis Olivia (even though she is way too big) and Olivia seems to love having her big sis right by her side. Love them! :-)

So during nap time, instead of napping, Kate decided to crawl out of bed and get into the lotions that I should not have left in reach. It didn't even occur to me that she would get into them...bad call mom! I thought she was sleeping. But then while in the laundry room folding clothes, I heard the pitter patter of feet, looked up, and in the distance saw Kate with a brush walking towards me with a huge smile on her face. She was saying "look mommy" and brushing her hair. As she walked closer I noticed that she had globs of white stuff all over her face. Walking towards her I couldn't help but laugh. She had taken lotion and smeared it all over her face and hair...and was so proud of herself for styling her hair. Oh Katelyn. Here is the evidence...

Olivia had her first "real" bath today! Her cord fell off last week and we finally felt the spot was healed enough to throw her in the tub. And she LOVED it! She was so content in that tub...and screamed when we took her out (poor thing!). Her sisters anxiously stood by my side and watched/asked questions...and were SO excited that Olivia was in the bath tub. Here are a few pics!

We headed over to Maqueens with Grandma & Grandpa for a morning of apple picking. There is not a much better way to spend a Saturday morning than with family, coffee, apple picking outside and donuts (they have the best donuts in the whole wide world!). The girls had an absolute blast. I think this may be one of my favorite things to do with the girls and Doug.

Here are some pics of our sweet girls. I pray that their love and friendship grows strong over the years and they will come to know how lucky they are to each have two sisters. I know that I value my friendships with my brothers so very much and pray with all my heart that Ava, Kate & Olivia will realize the same blessing. We love our girls so, so, so much!

Announcing Olivia Ann Fighter! Born September 18, 2009 at 10:37 A.M. 7 pounds, 8 ounces 19.5 inches long More pics to come but here are a few of our new girl! We couldn't be happier!! Everyone is doing well...the girls can't get enough of her...and Doug and I are thankful beyond words!