BIG sis....little sis

sisters

and baby makes 5

this week has been quite the whirlwind.

we have been attempting to keep to our normal schedules just with a newborn baby added in.

miss riley has added more happiness to our family.

she is fitting in as though she has always been here. her sisters adore her and her

mommy and daddy just can't stop staring at her. the parents of three beautiful girls now. wow.

barth was an incredible help. he took over my mommy role to ella and chloe. 

if you asked him how his week was he would probably tell you about the mountains of laundry he

did, the loads of dishes and the never-ending picking up. i am so thankful for my husband.

the girls and i are so blessed beyond words to have you in our lives. you truly are our prince charming.

 {newborn check-up}

 {riley, minus one ounce since birth}

 {daddy love}

{love this precious face}

 {the girls}

so grateful

dear grandma,

we are so thankful for you.

you have been an amazing help to us the past few weeks.

from being on call for mommy every second of the day while we waited for riley,

to taking care of us while daddy, mommy & riley were in the hospital, to making us meals,

to taking me (ella) to school, ballet & swimming. we appreciate you so very much.

we ♥ u grandma

had to add a couple pictures we took in the park just a few days before riley was born.

i ♥ u chloe

this little girl has so much spunk.

her choice of clothing for the time being...

meet our newest addition...

Riley Ann Riedel

we feel so incredibly blessed beyond words.

we can't wait to share her with you all.

 we love you riley and thank God for bringing you into our lives.

reinforcements...

...have arrived in the form of grandma!!

my mom has been in town this week as we anticipate the upcoming arrival of riley.

the girls are loving it. ella is so proud to take her to all of her lessons and school.

i am loving her company and she is an incredible support to me.

we are enjoying our daily walks, bounces on the yoga ball, timing of contractions...

i love that she takes her overnight bag with her everywhere she goes just in case, she is prepared.

i am so grateful for my mom and all that she is to me.

we ♥ u grandma

princess' to superheros

ella had dress-up days at preschool this week.

the theme was princess & superhero.

i love that we are getting some good use of our halloween costumes.

chloe settled for this "tutu" style skirt

{born to be a princess}

{you make me smile chloe}

{we r superheros..don't mess with us}

this is what i got when i said "funny face!!"...luv it