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This week has been all about Baby Anna, who showed up on her Daddy’s birthday! She has us all wrapped around her tiny little finger.
Three-year-old Lily is proving an incredibly dedicated big sister! Yesterday she got up at 4:30am and stayed up, “helping” me take care of her (sleeping) baby sister…
Four-year-old Johnny was a little worried about the baby stealing all of his toys, but she won him over instantly! Once he saw her he decided “we should keep her” – and he has asked me several times not to give her back.
Six-year-old Emma is a very helpful, loving, and dedicated oldest sibling. This is Lily’s first time with a baby in the house, and Johnny’s first time being old enough to remember. Emma is the resident “baby expert”, and loves the authority that comes with her expertise.
We’re enjoying the final days of my parents and sister visiting – they fly home Tuesday morning. The kids have had many wonderful adventures with them, as well as my sister who lives nearby. They visited Georges Island, Old Sturbridge Village, Walden Pond, and picked blueberries (twice!) at Parlee Farms!
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Welcome sweet little baby, Anna! She looks perfect : ) Congrats, MaryAnne!!!
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Congratulations, and welcome Anna!
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Stunning photos. I’m so glad Johnny wants to keep her!
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Very sweet that Johnny’s decided she should stay. It probably helps that she’s likely not too interested in his toys yet. :-) It’s so fun to see all the kids enjoying their new sister. She looks very well-loved.
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Congratulations again – and gorgeous photo’s. Such proud older brother and sisters
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Wow MaryAnne! You and your family are so beautiful… so blessed! When I was younger, and hopeful for what my own little family may look like and become… it was just as yours is… happy, loved, appreciated, and strong! Now, as my own little family grows, I only hope we can grow as yours has- in love, understanding, and togetherness. Congrats to yet another miracle x
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maryanne Reply:
August 20th, 2012 at 9:30 am
Thank you so much, Crystal – this makes my day! You have a wonderful family!!!
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so glad that all your kiddos are doing so well! the pictures of them looking at her so lovingly warm my heart!
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Wonderful pictures! What a happy family!
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Incredibly precious photos. So happy for all of you and the addition of Anna to your hearts and lives.
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So, so sweet! Enjoy that beautiful baby!
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So beautiful…it’s so lovely to see children blossom when there is a new baby in the house. Hope you are getting some rest. Enjoy!
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She is beautiful! Congratulations on your new little blessing! We are sure enjoying ours!
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Congrats! I love that Johnny said she should stay. Sibling love is so sweet.
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very sweet! love all the kids’ comments. :D
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This post is so sweet. You have the best helpers.
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I always love pictures of older sibling holding their baby brother or sister. So sweet.
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Congratulations! Baby Anna is so precious and I love all the siblings images, such a true blessing. Daddy and her will always have a special day together too, so fun! Wishing you an easy recovery and lots of special time together.
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Congratulations! Anna is adorable and I love that Emma is being such a great helper. Enjoy your maternity leave from the blog!
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Welcome baby Anna, and congratulations to your beautiful, growing family. xoxo
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I’m not sure if there is anything I like more than babies and sibling pictures!
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Such beautiful children! You have a beautiful family.x
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Such beautiful photos of Anna with her siblings! And being born on Daddy’s birthday is the best.
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Love the pictures. Baby Anna is blessed to be born into such a loving family!
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Awwww. Makes me want my newborn back! She’s precious! Congratulations!
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