Our new addition

Headed to Emerson hospital....same as twins' birth, my water broke Thursday night, August 25. I was on the phone talking to the vet about putting our very old dog Doodle to sleep the next day when I stood up I knew my world had changed! Poor old Doodle died on his own the following night.


Just born, after 4 hours of labor which started about 6AM though I had contractions since 1AM. As soon as he arrived, Matt leaned down and whispered in my ear, it's a boy! Matt named him Samuel Charles. The name Charles is after Matt's maternal grandpa who was Keith Charles but went by Charlie.


Nathan holding Samuel for the first time the afternoon of his birth.




Thomas holding Samuel for the first time, same afternoon.



Heading home in the middle of hurricane Irene. After two of the three ways to our house were closed, I cried when we got to our driveway. I had visions of sitting at the town hall waiting for the roads to reopen.



Just home! Nathan loves to hold his little brother. Often asks, can I hold him? I try to let him whenever possible. No jealousy at all....they are fascinated and loving.




Thomas holding Samuel on his first day of school....notice Thomas' eyes...a little teary. He was sad that summer was over though when the bus came, he ran across the street with a smile on his face.





First day of school....waiting for the bus. Just a little cool out and as usual, buggy...so not much of Samuel showing.



First day of school...getting home. The boys have some difference this year from last. First they are in school full day and secondly, they are in separate classes. So far, all is well. They sit together at lunch and they play together at recess.



The napping house. Just getting used to this up at all hours business! I can't explain the cats though...lazy lumps! Guess what Thomas caught on our back porch yesterday....a mouse! The girls don't go out yet, they still need to get their rabies shot and then they will be in business.



Now I need some pictures with his eyes open! This boy is learning to sleep through anything! Nerf gun wars and more. Look at that adorable chin! His nose isn't as upturned as his brothers were. He loves his pacifier.