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Our new arrival!

James and Eli proudly announce the arrival of their baby sister, Cora Violet!

Arriving just 2 weeks early, Cora Violet, was born 3/2/15 at 4:10am.  
Proud Mama!  It was a fast (2.5 hours from first contraction to delivery) but uncomplicated.
Proud Dad!  Tobias was a great birth coach and was so happy to meet his baby girl.
Proud big brothers!  James and Eli visited the hospital about 12 hours after Cora was born and were so happy to meet her.
The boys gave Cora her first super hero sticker too!  
Sweet little hand!
Sweet little feet!

Eli's school even posted a special announcement for him!  Both boys were able to bring in pictures to show their friends.
My mom flew in just hours after Cora's birth to help with the boys.  It was wonderful to have her here!
Time to go home!
Cora's first car ride!
The boys were very excited and James even created this card for Cora.
To celebrate her birth we made a special birthday cake and Cora even brought the boys special presents!
Lego time!  The boys were very impressed with Cora knowing exactly what they wanted - they even shared their Lego men with her!
Another sweet card from James!
Last week Tobias' mom flew out to meet Cora and help us out.  

There were a lot of cuddles for Cora!
And cuddles for Eli too!
There was even time for a pizza party!
James even had time for some cooking lessons!
It has been a wonderful couple of weeks!  We are really enjoying this new family of 5 thing!
This happened by accident - they all chose their own shirts independently - and they all chose super heroes from the Justice League!
My sweet big boy giving Cora an Eskimo kiss.
My sweet baby boy holding Cora while watching tv!
My sweet husband working on his thesis while taking care of his baby girl!
Cora and her bunny, Buzz.  
Love this picture as it really shows the personalities of my boys!  
Cora's first bath!
Another change around here - there's a whole lot of pink!
Saturday morning cartoon time - Tobias is a little sleep deprived!
We celebrated Pi Day with cherry pie and Legos!
And this picture... not sure what happened here but James somehow talked Eli into wearing a box one night.  Just too funny!  
 Thank you for sharing in our joy!  We are so happy to have these 3 healthy, wonderful miracles!

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Unknown said…
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! She's definately surrounded by love…and plenty of pink. It sure looks like she'll have doting big brothers. I am so happy for all of you.
March 25, 2015 at 6:38 PM
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