Introduction to James, Elias, and Cora

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 spe...

Happy February!  I can't believe I haven't updated since November when we've had such an exciting couple of months!   Our Lego family for Christmas 2014 designed by James!  There are a lot of firsts and developmental milestones in first grade!  James finished his first chapter book over the Christmas break!  So proud of him - he is reading above grade level. James also remains very active with track and is working with his gym teacher to start a running club at his elementary school! This was a fun assignment for the entire family.  Once he completed the assignment, James presented it to his class. We did family Christmas pictures this year with a great photographer.  We met at Minute Man National Park - where Paul Revere was captured- and had fun taking pictures together.  I worked the night before and it was cold out, but the pictures still turned out great! The 2014 Walters Family Christmas picture! My two cuti...