Apr
24
2012

Five Days

Filed under: Daily Life

We’re five days into our life as a family of five. Crazy. The days are all blending together…but we’re blissed out and loving life. And while I don’t have a birth story written or photos edited, I thought I would share some of my favorite captures from this last week.

This is the view I see for much of the day…the view from my nursing chair

…and when I’m in that chair nursing, I send texts to Matt like this one. He has been so amazing. So, so amazing. He is the best husband and daddy. And on his third time around…he’s pretty much an expert at all things baby

I made my first yerba mate latte in 9 months and it was sooooooo good. Well, at least the first 1/3 of the cup was…and then I couldn’t drink any more because the caffeine was a little too much for my caffeine-free body. Darn. I will just have to ease into it.

Seeing Bella and Lucy interact with Emma is quite possibly my favorite thing so far…they are incredibly sweet to her and their eyes just light up when they see her. I am SO excited to have three girls!

Babywearing a newborn = happiness.

Speaking of happiness…it’s a way of life around here! My mama brought me this awesome sign when they arrived. I adore it.

Lots of time has been spent hanging out on the porch, pogo sticking, bike riding, rollerblading, and walking Odie the dog.

It’s been such a blessing having my mom and dad here during this transition…they’ve been taking Lucy and Bella to the park and out and about every day. There have been endless hours of puzzle construction and make believe princess play. My daddy brings me sushi and watermelon. In fact, today when I ran out of watermelon, he brought me FOUR home within 30 minutes. He’s awesome. And lastly…I feel so blessed that they have been able to be with us for the births of all three of the girls…such sweet memories.

My friend Jen brought the most fantastic meal to us yesterday. Not only was it packaged beautifully inside and out, it was sooooo delish. Homemade hummus (2 kinds) with all the fixins to stuff whole wheat pita bread, sweet potato and pineapple salad and nourishing lentil soup. She spoils me.

And now…I will end this post so we can do more of this. Life is speeding by…but we’ll try our best to slow it down. Just for a bit

Posted by Sara @ 10:30 pm | Leave a Comment

http://anita-ordinarydays.blogspot.com/ Anita

She’s adorable Sara! Enjoy those daily nursing times and lots of snuggles. The go so darn fast!
cruella

Absolutely lovely, thanks for finding the time for sharing:)
http://www.youhavelegssorun.blogspot.com/ Suzana

I knew she’d be a girl! I knew it!
http://www.rusticremnants.blogspot.com Amanda @RusticRemnants

Simply beautiful.
http://thislittleport.blogspot.com.au/ gaby

Oh she’s so gorgeous! Congratulations to you, Matt, Bella and Lucy! x
Becslb

Your new daughter is beautiful and so is all your family! Congratulation and enjoy these early days, as your know.. they go so fast!
http://www.townsend-house.com Heather

Oh my gosh! So awesome! It is making me really miss my itty bitty baby days. My youngest will be 2 in August.
http://www.faithevanssills.com Faith

Congratulations to your beautiful family, what JOY!!! I’m pregnant with my 3rd right now this post got me so excited for what is to come, and made it all feel so much more really that in 3 months this will be us! I love to see how you live and cherish each moment.
http://hotteaandmilkchocolate.blogspot.com holly c.

Beautiful family!
http://beinghappygirl.blogspot.com/ happygirl

Sweetness is oozing from my screen. I love the sign, Happiness is a way of life.
http://jrclinephotography.blogspot.com/ jr cline

These are lovely pictures. Thank you for sharing your joy with us.
Erica

Love it! I can see your face in your parents all the way! Emma is so adorable. Bella’s really looking like a big kid now, huh! Happy to hear that you have so much support in these early days!
http://meredithannetaylor.blogspot.com/ Meredith Taylor

Congrats! That’s so nice that your parents can be there and your little girls are so sweet. So much love.
http://www.bohemiansinglemom.blogspot.com boho mom

These pics take my breath away. What a comfy loving nest of family for Emma…she’s beautiful, and you look amazing…Congrats!
http://riseandshineforjesus.blogspot.com natalie

so excited for you guys! what a blessing this precious time is… this post takes me back to such sweet days! thank you for sharing.
http://leasenchantedcloth.blogspot.com Cyndel

Congratulations!
Thanks for finding time to share. I remember…or rather semi remember how much of a blur those first few days can be!
http://becomingrose.blogspot.com Rose Jackson

Eeee! So excited for you, you and your family look so peaceful & happy in those photos. Also I have been a follower for a bit but I think this is my first comment… Babies have that effect, I guess!
Amy B.

Congratulations! So happy for you and your family. You are truly blessed.
http://www.lovewisdommotherhood.blogspot.com Rhiannon

Beautiful, Your Bella suddenly looks so much ore grown up!
Thank you for taking the time to share with us, truly lovely of you, enjoy your baby time xxxx
http://mymorningnotebook.blogspot.com/ Denise

so beautiful – all of it. I was especially touched by your words about your dad.
Sanquinetta

So beautiful, the blessing of family. Sweet!
http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com kendra

Congratulations! We transitioned into a family of five 19 months ago and it was….crazy! But joyous too. My two boys looked just as elated holding their baby sister as your girls look. Enjoy this special time….and your yerba matte lattes!
KelliBelly

Lovely! Blessings to your family. Is that a KangarooKorner pouch I spot? I haven’t seen one in forever. ooxx
- http://www.walkslowlylivewildly.com Sara
  
  Yes! I’ve had it since Bella was a baby. Love it for newborns!
Elizabeth

Thank you so sharing such sacred precious moments of welcoming your baby into your family.
http://wideskydays.com Flo

So beautiful! I can feel the joy from here.
Elizabeth

So much happiness! Congratulations. I am very happy for you and your beautiful family!
http://painting-on-the-road.blogspot.com/ jessie b

ah life is good. thank you for sharing it with us.
http://www.abigailjasmine.com Abigail

Aw..congrats! She is a beauty! God is so good!
Misty

Love seeing these photos. It has been such a joy to share a part of your life throughout the years even though I don’t say much. Congratulations and may you have a quick and easy recovery. Many blessings on you all.
S

You all look so happy! And Sara, you look amazing. Thank you for sharing pictures, I’ve been coming here everyday looking for more photos.

What a sweet friend to bring you that lovely food! Now I have to google pineapple and sweet potato salad….
http://Www.fromthehillathopewell.com Lauren

Emma is precious. Love the picture of all the girls together. So so sweet. What a wonderful sweet family you have. Would love to know more ab your lattes.. As I am nursing too, I am wondering if a little caffeine (a coffee a day) is good or not. I read both online. Your Yerba mate latte looks tasty. I’ve never heard of that. May your new days together with your new one be blessed. Xo!
http://theswedelife.blogspot.com Heidi

Yay! Congratulations. You had a wonderful birth, enjoy your sweet girl #3.
Natacha

Sara, Emma is beautiful. And you look great! Congratulations sweet Sara! Please, tell us more as soon as you can! Your Dad and Mum are amazing!!!! and a big hug and lots of kisses for Bella and Lucy
Rachel Frost

What a beautiful, happy baby! Love the sweet smile on her face. Be careful about the caffeine—the baby can take it in through your breast milk and gas can ensue! Not fun!
Jenny L.

What a precious family you are. Emma is a lucky girl to be born into it. Congratulations! Girls rock!
http://www.christine-mary.blogspot.com Christine

Congratulations on three girls! I have three girls (and a boy!) and it is so much fun!Emma is a doll!
Katie

Congratulations! She is just beautiful! Enjoy your bliss as a family of five.
http://www.artsyredhead.com/blog Cheryl Markel

I am crying tears of love and joy for you! Congratulations! xo
Laura Mayne

Emma is gorgeous, and you look so well. How lovely, that your parents can also be so helpful and supportive too. Congratulations Sara.xxx
http://www.pocoleon.com/ mountain girl

I love those awesome first days/weeks of getting to know the brand new person in your family! Sounds like you are making the most of it!

Mia
http://www.herbanhomestead.blogspot.com mandi@herbanhomestead

That is bliss! Basking in new baby light…Love that you have your parents there, and that you guys have friends taking care of you. That is the best! And the watermelon- that made me laugh because I remember those days so strongly! With my second, I ate a watermelon a day for the last few weeks up to his birth and then my habit continued after he came. And now he LOVES watermelon! They are starting to pop up at the store and he is begging for them- saying “I can’t wait until they are in season, they are sooooo much better in season”. That’s one smart 5 year old!
Nicole

That baby has a look of bliss on her face in each shot-so cool to see! Thanks you for sharing and blessings, blessings. blessings to your sweet family…
http://michellestonephoto.com/blog Michelle Stone

Oh my gosh I can’t believe I haven’t been to your blog in over a month! Congratulations, she is precious and the photo of all 3 girls together is just just TOO sweet!!!
http://thrivingwithout.blogspot.com Mary C.

Oh my goodness!!!! SOOOO squishy & Adorabubble!!!
I love how happy you all look <3
I'm about to head over to check out your hooping blog. I saw that you had it last night, but didnt' have time to peruse it.
I'm a babywearing educator and was wondering, are you able to see her face in that carrier? Is her chin at least two adult finger widths above her chest? If so, yay! If not, you should consider not using that carrier, to keep her in the safest position possible
Your stretchy wrap you also wear her in looks awesome! Have you seen Girasol or Didymos wraps? They're woven, so can be used up to 35+ lbs and are reaaaaally pretty Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures!