Party of Five

He's Here! Luke Wellington Shepley was born on Thursday, May 28th at 8:57 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. His hair is brown adding another color to the diversified rainbow of locks in our family. Lucy and Simon could not have been prouder of their little brother. He has certainly had the calmest temperament of our three thus far...I'll try not to speak too soon! My surgery has proven to be harder to heal this time around. I'm trying to rest and not do too much which basically means feeding the babe, stealing a nap when I can, and sitting around. Tonight the kids are coming home and I'm ready to have them. I miss them although I am anticipating a harder day tomorrow with them here and Matt going back to work. We are a truly blessed family!

Elliott Farms

Yesterday morning we had a break in the rain so we took advantage of taking an outing to Elliott Farms. We looked at the farm animals and picked strawberries. We all got very muddy but enjoyed our last family outing as a foursome.

The Home Stretch

We are down to the home stretch with this pregnancy. I am ready and can barely wait until next Thursday morning. I went to the doctor yesterday for my 37 week appointment. The sonogram showed Luke to weigh around 5 pounds 12 ounces. He was sucking on his hands...very cute! It's hard to believe that in nine days or so we will be a family of five! Lucy is very excited to meet her new brother. Matt's sister and her kids will be here for the celebration as well as both sets of grandparents so the hospital will be full of "oohs and ahhs". I've been working on getting organized, last minute essential buying, and resting up...if only you could bottle sleep:)

Sweet Friends

This morning I was treated to a brunch by some close, dear friends. I have been blessed to have some truly special people to surround and support me. It was a special time together. My friend Heather had some cute shirts made for all of the kids, we were showered with diapers and other essentials, as well as some sweet things for baby Luke. How incredibly blessed I am!

Sunday School Picnic

This past Sunday our Sunday school class had a class picnic. Everyone had a great time eating and enjoying each others family. The weather was beautiful and the daddys and kids enjoyed tossing footballs, frisbees, bochee and of course the bounce house was a hit!

Signs of Spring

fresh picked strawberries ready to be eaten

picking strawberries

Playdough on the deck

Coloring a box on the deck

Nursery

Simon's Nursery
Originally uploaded by hollyshawshepley

I've had several friends ask me what my nursery looks like. Simon has loved his room and I'm hoping Luke will love it just as much...I know I do!