The McDuffie Clan's Christmas

Santa arrived bright and early and brought an extra sleighful I think.

Colton figured out very early how to rip the packages open. Macie slept through most of it...
 

Christmas at the Clarks

Colton and Macie were troopers at GranDebbie's. Both kiddos have double ear infections, so they weren't feeling as festive as they could have been.

Thanks to everyone for the wonderful gifts!

 

Party!

I wish this picture had sound... :) 

Here's Miss Staci and the kiddos

It was a madhouse, but the kids had a ball. 

Merry Christmas at school!

Colton had a great time at his school's Christmas party. They ate green and red rice krispie treats and had a lovely book exchange. 

Happy One Month, Miss Priss!

I can't believe that Macie is already one month old. Time sure flies when you don't get any sleep! :) 

Being the big brother has its perks

Colton is enjoying all the presents that have been coming his way along with gifts for the new baby.

Thanks, all! :) 

Grandpa Dick came to visit!

Here Grandpa Dick is comforting a very tired Colton. Naptime! 

Colton is really enjoying his old things

He just brought the car seat into the kitchen and is presently lounging about in it. What a silly boy.

 

Here is Macie awake in her bouncy

She is still sleeping all day and awake all night for those of you who are dying to know! :)
 

Happy Turkey Day!

3 guesses what I am most thankful for this year! 

Finally!

Here is the first pic of Macie with her BLUE eyes open! I sure hope they stay blue, but only time will tell. 

Bonding!

Colton is becoming more comfortable with the baby every single day. 

Shhh.... She's asleep!

We need to work on her schedule a bit. Somebody thinks you sleep during the day and play all night! Dada and I are exhausted already.

The shirt says it all!

Colton is going to be a wonderful big brother to Macie...some day! :) 

More Macie pics

Here is a pic of Colton's first glimpse of his baby sister. The novelty wore off quickly. ;)

Here Macie is with her full head of jet black hair. 

Macie Jane is here!

She was a little impatient with her arrival into the world. I was scheduled to have her Wednesday, November 15th, but my water broke on Sunday morning at 1:00 AM. After a call to the hospital to make sure that it was really happening, we woke Colton up and headed to the hospital.

I was prepped and given IV fluids and then my dreaded epidural. It was no picnic, but not as bad as I remember it with Colton...

Macie Jane McDuffie entered into the world on Monday, November 13th at 5:32 AM kicking and screaming. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. She is healthy and looks so much like her big brother. We are all so happy that she is here!

If a tree falls on your porch...

...does it make a sound? I guess not, because we didn't hear it! At least we have some firewood to use... :(


 

Socks can be so frustrating

He got the first one off, but that second one was tough! 

My boy loves to sweep!

Here is Colton demonstrating his housekeeping skills. :)