First Family Photos

As we were pouring over our photos, we realized that these are the first family photos with our new baby sister!  Again, notice who can't seem to stop smiling (that would be all of us!)

Joseph keeps volunteering reminders that we are now a family of five, and that we need to use five seats in the car, and set the table for five and etc etc.

We feel quite a bond together already.  Last evening Joseph, Emalie, and I had to return to Pennsylvania while leaving Janette and Makenna in Maryland until the adoption papers are processed.  That night, I thought that I was the only one aching to be together, but after the lights were out, I heard Emalie crying under the covers in her bed.  I went in and held her asking what was the matter and she said, "I miss mom and Makenna...everytime I close my eyes I can see Makenna and hear her cute little squawk".   It wasn't until after midnight before she was able to drift off to sleep.