A Babyshower for William

Have I mentioned that I have the nicest friends? Because I really do. You might think yours are nicer, but you would be wrong. Really. Mine are the best.

A week before I had William my wonderful friends threw a shower for me. It was so much fun to get together and visit and relax. And eat. And eat. Mmmmmm. Everything was fabulous. And so thoughtful. Lots of vegetarian options. And best of all, for dessert we had Ritters. Quarts of it. It was the best party ever.

See - I told you my friends were the nicest.

More Pictures of Baby William

Our first family picture:

Here are a few more pictures of William. Isn't he handsome? (That's all for tonight - I promise!)

William Meets the Crazies

Megan, Jared, and Kate were so excited to meet their new baby brother.

Megan would have been happy to hold him forever. She remembered everything from when Kate was little.

Jared was excited to hold him too. I think he is thrilled to have a little brother.

Kate was....Kate. She is a little hurricane! She climbed on all the furniture. Jumped off everything she could. Pulled my IV out of the vein so the fluid pooled under my skin. Hugged and kissed her baby brother. Tried to get him to drink from her sippy cup. Beeped his nose, poked at his eyes, ears, and mouth. Pulled his hair. Ate candies without taking the wrapper off. And dumped out my water bottle. It will be an adventure when we go home tomorrow.

Please Welcome Baby William!

William James Mansfield was born on Wednesday, February 6 at 12:13 pm. He was 8 lbs, 7 oz and 21 inches.

Here are a few pictures taken when he was just minutes old.