a little bit of life

Capri is already 5 weeks old. Time has been a bit of a blur since her arrival but here are some of the things my mind has been consumed with:

-We had many amazing visitors come and meet Capri at the hospital which blessed me beyond words.

-My parents took the boys two days a week for three weeks so Justin could still put some hrs into work which would elongate his time home with us. I am very very thankful for them!

-I have the most amazing husband ever. Pretty sure he brought me every meal in bed for three weeks so I could feel fully recovered from my c-section. He teaches me about selflessness everyday by the way he loves  his family. He is such a great man, husband and dad.

-Our Life Church family is unreal. We had so many amazing people bring us amazing meals for many days. Their generosity blessed our family in a big big way. We love living in such a wonderful gospel community and can't imagine our life without them.

-Capri took her first shopping trip with me last week to Home Goods and Hobby Lobby. Just the two of us. I was so tired afterwards and probably won't venture out again for another few weeks.

-Capri had her first beach day this week. She will most likely be a beach bum like her mom.

-Sterling and Boone are totally smitten with their little sister. Sterling cannot believe how much in love he is with her and is totally bummed he can't marry her. :) He says "I love my sister more than: going to the store to buy a new toy, more than candy, more than the galaxy and more than you." He also says "Sister is sweeter than ice cream." I love that kid. Boone walks by her and says "I love her." and "I like my baby sister." These boys make me melt.

-Grandma and Grandpa Officer came to visit us for a few days and it blessed our socks right off. The way they roll into town with no agenda but to love us and serve us was quite humbling. My MIL did all the laundry which was a lot and cooked every meal and kept the kitchen clean the whole time. I just love them and the way they play with our children. We are itchin' to see them again!

-Justin went to Las Vegas for three days and I somehow did all three kids on my own. It was scary at times  but I survived. :) I did get very ran down since I didn't get to take a nap or rest really at all and am now paying for it with a really sore throat. Thankful I got into the doctors today and am on antibiotics. AND very thankful my hubby is home to parent with me!

That's it for now. Here are some pictures that show you a glimpse of our life right now:

Capri - 10 days old 

 Capri - 3 weeks old

A little photo shoot at almost 4 weeks old that didn't go so well...hence only one picture to show. She was kind of gassy and pooped all over that blanket. Whooops! :)

 We like to bombard dad when he is mid nap.

 Big Bro's in love with their sis.

 Sterling saying "shhhh, shhhh, it's alright."

 Can you tell that I love my family? ...I'll be back soon with more pictures!!

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documenting firsts

Today Capri had her first blowout which ended up turning into a photo shoot. I'm supposed to be resting but I couldn't help documenting such a precious little naked baby girl in a soft ruffled white blanket with the sun shining in. She only had to endure one wardrobe change - a headband. I went easy on her :) She is just a precious little thing to us. I am sure this is just one of many photo shoots...and one of many blowouts! We love you sweet Capri! 

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Capri Isla Officer

3.21.13 - 8:45am - 7 lbs - 19"

It's safe to say that we are all absolutely in love with this little bundle! She's kind of a big deal around here...

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The last of the bump!

FYI - Just wrote a blog post and somehow deleted it so here is the quick version of what I had wrote:

1. I am just over 38 weeks pregnant.

2. I am SO ready to be done being pregnant. I've been struggling with some bad pinched nerves in my lower back and carpel tunnel in my hands. Also, I won't mind having my normal wardrobe back. :)

3. With that said I want to make sure I proclaim my thankfulness for pregnancy. I am grateful God has given us three wonderful children (even though I hardly know the third). I am soaking in all of these last kicks, swirls and hiccups in my belly....as this may be our last.

4. We will meet little miss in 6 days or less.

5. The boys can't wait to meet her (Sterling tells her all sorts of things and even sings a song or two to her).

6. We have installed her car seat and have hospital bags packed 90% of the way.

7. I'm not sure I will be able to sleep the night before my c-section but am hoping I somehow can. 

8. I hope to get pictures of the nursery up this week but may just wait till she is in it :)

9. I had a baby shower this last week and was extremely blessed by so many wonderful woman. Thank you Mary-Hayden, Alissa, Kristy and many more for outdoing yourselves in blessing me and baby girl! I seriously have the sweetest collection of headbands and bows and little girl books! Can't wait to show you all!

10. I had my last prenatal apt last week where they did a growth ultrasound just to make sure she was big enough and she weighed in at 7lbs 2oz. We will see how accurate that is.

10. Our little lady has a name...we think! We are waiting to see her and then will make our final decision out of 4 names ...though we have one that is a favorite.

Here is the last of the baby bump pictures (left - Sterling talking to her and saying "you are so wonderful baby sister" and on the right - a very tired me after we went out to dinner). I don't know why everyone has been telling me I look so small, these pictures prove y'all wrong! I've got a torpedo!

Prayers on Thursday are very appreciated - I am always a little anxious and fearful to go through a c-section again. Thank you!


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