Everyone loves to hold the baby (August 2011)

We already fear that Anna will never walk...or crawl...or sit on her own.  It will be tough for her to learn any of those skills when she has everyone fighting over holding her all of the time.  I don't think she's been in the swing, on a blanket on the floor, or outside of someone's arms since she got home.  The boys constantly ask to hold Anna...and then tell mommy to go get the camera and take a picture.  When the boys aren't holding her, mom and dad are fighting over who gets her...we all love to hold and cuddle with our sweet baby girl!

Husky day! (August 2011)

Baby Anna was only 9 days old when she attended her first UW event, Husky day at Husky Stadium!  We'd prefer that she start hitting the Husky circuit younger but this was the first event we could line up for her. The boys had a great time running around the field and meeting coaches, players, and of course, the biggest star of all...Harry the Husky.

Dad and the boys on the 40 yard line. 

Alex & Harry the Husky.

Anna's involvement in Husky day...sleeping.

Alex and his buddy Chris Polk.

Anna's arrival! (August 2011)

The newest addition to our family, Anna Grace Kirkpatrick, FINALLY arrived on August 12, 2011!  Two weeks past her due date and after almost 30 hours in the hospital trying to induce her...apparently she was very happy right where she was.  She was a little banged up after delivery  (an unplanned c-section where they had trouble getting her out) and she spent a few hours in the NICU but is a wonderfully healthy and happy baby girl.  She weighed in at 8 lbs, 2 oz & was 21 inches long.  Funny, we had been a little nervous about having a girl but were completely smitten from the moment we met Anna.  We are so blessed, we can't imagine our family any other way.   

Grandma Tobi was a huge help, staying with Michelle and Anna at the hospital.

Anna meets her big brothers.