Colin had a big first 30 hours at the hospital. His big sister was so excited to "play" with him for the first time.
Colin was released from the hospital on Wednesday night. I believe he was ready to get out of there. He slept the whole way home after a very eventful Wednesday morning!
Let's just say that so far, he's been a great day time and car ride sleeper!
We’re still trying to figure out who Colin looks like. One thing seems to be for sure to me, he resembles his sister.
Kaitlin (top, 2009) vs Colin (bottom, 2012)
Kaitlin (left, 2009) vs Colin (right, 2012)
He’s been SUCH a good baby so far!
Colin’s first day was a busy one! It all started with a 5:00 a.m. trip to the hospital. By 1:06, ONE push was all it took, & honestly, he could’ve just shot right out without the help! For the 2nd consecutive baby, the doctor was seconds away from missing the delivery and walked in just time to catch! (as a reminder, I only have 2 children so we’re 2 for 2)
These Shinlever kids sure do love to just to be born in a hurry! Just like their Daddy & Aunt Gina (who drove 5 hours from Wichita just to be here)! Aunt Gina kept Kaitlin on Tuesday while Kory & I went to the hospital. Thanks to her, we were able to spend some quality time & have a really special day!
We all wondered how months of preparing Kaitlin for the arrival of her little brother would turn out. She immediately walked into the room and said, “Baby Colin!! Awwwee Cute!” She was SO excited to finally meet him … but then, she quickly decided she’d rather play hide & seek with the curtain in the room!
But, as you’d expect from a good big sister, she announced to everyone as they entered the room, “LOOK! Baby Colin!”
Our little family of 3 has been blessed to be a family of 4!
Thanks to all of our friends who stopped to see Colin on his first day!
After months & months of patiently waiting, .we welcomed Colin Bryan Shinlever into the world today!
He was born at 1:06 P.M. CST, weighing 7 lbs 6 oz & measuring 19 1/2 inches.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5
It is not easy to get a family picture but his was our best attempt with the timer!! I can’ believe how big Kaitlin is and how much she has grown up in 3 short year!
This was one of very first pictures as a family of 3!! All the way back in 2009! It seems like this was yesterday!
We had a wonderful weekend with a little baby excitement! I ended up in Labor and Delivery Friday night with contractions! It was a false alarm but exciting none the less! We were so luck to have our friend come stay with Kaitlin while we got checked out! God has blessed us with amazing friends that have helped out so much!
Kaitlin is so excited TN is the #2 seed in the SEC tournament! Go VOLS!! She thinks Tennessee is #1!
Supporting our team!!
Kaitlin was so funny and insisted on wearing pants with her cheerleading outfit! She has an opinion on every outfit and what color shoes and bow she needs to be wearing!
This was the best we could do a few weeks ago!! At least I have one person who will look at the camera and smile!!
My Polka Dote cutie complete with Polka Dot Shoes!
Despite totally having an aversion to smiling at the camera she is too cute!
I love how they have the same expression on their face!! My two loves!!
