More pictures

I don't know why, but our little netbook did not want to load pictures in the hospital. And the lack of pictures in the last post made me sad. So now that we are home and I go to post-process them, here are some more pictures for ya.

Can't have a birth story without a picture of a really tired momma in an ugly hospital gown, right?

Ahh, that's a better picture.

The kids were so cute when they came to meet their new sister.  Kaitlyn has been VERY excited about this for a long time.  She was a little unsure at first - silently walking in and staring at this little baby - but very quickly grew into wanting to hold her all by herself and pat her on her back " 'cause you member, this helps the baby go night night".

We weren't sure what Tyler would think of all of this, since he really had no idea what was coming.  But watching him hold her so reverently was one of the cutest things ever.  He kept telling us "the baby is sleeping!" and one of his favorite phrases when he hears or sees something interesting, "did you hear that!"

We had some family come to visit.  Jasmine is the fourth Skarda cousin born since last September!  Here she is with the next oldest, seven week old Samuel.

Jasmine has just one Great-Grandparent left, and she was excited to come see our little one.

And now, we are all home and adjusting to a new life.  There are always things to learn about each little one.  So far, Jasmine is very big on pacifiers, and is not very fond of being moved around while she is alseep.  And of course I have to remember the routine of newborn land, figuring out feedings and diapers and such.  Most of the time, I look at her and just can't believe that she is here . . . and ours!