Monday, June 7, 2010

Big Sister Gifts

Jenna has received several "big sister" gifts.  At the hospital she received a picture frame from Matt, Carla, and Ciara.  The other gifts are mostly hoping to provide her with entertainment while she is at home with mommy and Shelby on maternity leave.  Mommy and Daddy purchased Jenna a little swimming pool and some bubble supplies on Memorial Day Monday (we haven't broken into the bubbles yet).  The pool made it to the deck just before it rain Monday.  We did not get it filled the rest of the way up on Monday and then ended up in the hospital very early Tuesday morning.  On Saturday, we finally got around to filling up the pool.  Jenna was very interested in the pool and watching the water hose fill it up; however, she did not like getting sprayed!
If I use the watering can, will it get full faster?
As I mentioned in my previous post, Stanley and Janet came to visit Saturday.  Jenna recieved a package of board puzzles as a big sister gift.
 While we were visiting the pool water had a chance to warm up a little before we made our maiden voyage to the swimming pool.  At first Jenna didn't know what to think.
She was very surprised (we have started seeing this face a lot lately).
I think she liked the water, but she was very nervous about getting in.
 So she played pool-side for a while... and talked things over with Daddy.
Then she decided it was time to get in...
and splash, splash, splash, play, giggle, and have fun!

Sunday, brought a few more new things for Jenna, including a new Elmo book, Elmo plush....

and Elmo cell phone from Ivan, Angel, Kaity and Kent.

I am not sure she has stopped babbling on the phone since Daddy opened it!

Thank you everyone for the presents for Jenna and helping include her in all the newness going on around here!

Hofmann Family Visits

We were blessed to have visitors over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, Stanley and Janet came down to visit Jenna and meet Shelby.

Janet holds Shelby...

... while Stanley plays with Jenna
then Stanley got some time with his new Granddaughter.

who was completely knocked out!

I believe Jenna and Shelby both really enjoyed spending time with their Grandparents!

Sunday brought more company and more visits for the girls!  Ivan, Angel, Kaity, and Kent came to visit.  Jenna really enjoyed playing with her cousins.  
She did a wonderful job sharing her toys...
Kaity really enjoyed holding Shelby
Kent was excited about his new cousin, too!
 and we even got a couple shots of the Hofmann Cousins


 We are greatful for the time spent with family over the weekend, for all their kindness and thoughfulness!  We hope they all made it home safely and look forward to seeing them again soon!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Homeward Bound

We decided to snap a few pictures while we were waiting for the 2pm blood draw that would finish off our time in the hospital.  Shelby's personality is already shining through....

I'm getting tired of waiting....

 Posing for the camera
A little after 2pm she got her last blood draw / heel prick and didn't even cry!  She is such a brave little girl!  We got all packed up and headed for home.


We would like to say a special thank you to my mom and dad (aka Grammy and Poppy Rentchler).  They have been a tremendous help to Lance, Shelby and I!  They took Jenna to daycare each day we were were in the hospital and kept her over night throughout the week.  I believe they had a good time together and we really appreciate the help they provided.  We love you and thank you Grammy and Poppy Rentchler.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Day 1

First of all, I would like to thank Carla for updating our blog last night to share pictures and news of Miss Shelby with all of you.  We are all getting along well and hope to get released from the hospital tomorrow afternoon.  Today, we got to spend some time with Shelby and then with both the girls before we had some evening visitors.

Lance treated me to a nice "new mommy" or I love you gift.  A beautiful carousel picture frame. 

He had it engraved.

If you can't read the engraving (because of the glare) it reads "Family Is Life's Greatest Blessing   The Hofmanns"

He also got me some Bath and Body Works smelly lotions.

While I fed Shelby, Lance went and got Jenna from the babysitters and we spent some time together, just the four of us.  I am not sure that Jenna knew what to think of Shelby or that Shelby knew what to think of Jenna.  Overall, the interactions were very good.  Jenna held Shelby and even gave her several kisses.

Mommy and her girls
Daddy holding Shelby.

Until next time.... good night.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

A Family of 3...

...became a family of 4 today when Miss Jenna May became the
to Miss Shelby Leigh at 2:01pm. Shelby weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. and is 20 1/2" long.
Mommy and Shelby are doing great!
Daddy is too, but Miss Jenna isn't really sure what to think.
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This introduction was brought to you by proud Aunt Carla.