Theodore Jon Koops

The day had finally come! We were scheduled for an induction Wednesday September 15 at 0600. Last preggo pic of me....

IT"S A BOY!!!! Theodore Jon was welcomed into our family at 145 pm. Thankfully it was a pretty quick and uneventful labor. How perfect, I just love how warm and soft they are, and how the first thing he did was grab my finger. What a sweet little peanut. I think Jim was beside himself with a boy....so proud!

He weighed in at 6lb 12 oz, and 20 inches long. He was just so small and perfect, yet had the longest toes that I have ever seen! We are so thankful for a healthy baby!

Love those kissy lips!


Getting his first bath...his cry was so quiet...ahhhh

Lucy's first day of preschool

On Friday Lucy got to go and meet her teachers, Mrs. Boot and Mrs. Brander, and see her classroom. I got to go with her. She wasn't quite sure about school anymore when she found out I would just drop her off and leave (her words). So I think this hour was a good transition for all of us.

She already seems so much older! Ada Christian here we come!

This morning was the big day. Lucy wasn't quite sure about things this morning. I knew once we could get her there she would be ok.

Not so sure about things in the parking lot.

walking in, still a little leary

finding her locker

She found her nametag...with a hug and kiss from both mom and dad we watched her set off into her classroom. Later she told me she just felt like she was going to cry when we left, but she had fun anyway! She had many stories to tell, about fluffy, singing, but most importantly getting to play outside for 5 minutes! Jim and I did great as well, no overwhelming 9 month pregnancy hormones from me even! We are so proud of you Lucy!

Grandpa Herrema

He went to sing in God's choir, September 5, 2010. I love this man! He always brought me much joy, laughs, and smiles. I can't help but celebrate the fact that he is now in heaven and reunited with Grandma!

Hello September

Justice's bday hello 3, goodbye 2


hello mini-van, goodbye aurora

hello potties, goodbye diapers

hello fun, goodbye mommy worrying about germs

hello schooltime, goodbye random days at breton village

hello cooler weather, goodbye hot and humid 90 degree days

seriously both my girls insisted on wearing their boots on one of the hottest days of the year!

hello baby, goodbye pregnancy (37 weeks)