Sunday Funday!

Sunday afternoon we decided to go to the children's museum.  Jared doesn't get to go too often, so it was fun!  And it was Atley's first trip to the museum!

Shopping Nora and sleeping Atley

Ethan climbed all the way to the top.  Atley was thrilled :)

Driving girl!

Engineer Ethan built the bulldozer (pictured behind him).  We don't build much when Daddy doesn't come.

Nora driving it.

And now a ball run.  I'm glad Daddy is so handy!

Lunch With Ethan

I went to Ethan's school yesterday, to surprise him by eating lunch with him!  It was fun seeing the lunch/recess routine and seeing him interact with his friends.  He is still loving school, and I'm so happy for that!

In the lunchroom

Ethan and his buddy Jaxson having a cheeseburger.

Since it was rainy, they had recess in their classroom.  I tagged along.  Ethan and some boys went straight for the legos!

Silly boys!  They all seemed really sweet and had a great time!

Pictures from Home

We were busy the first couple days home from the hospital.  But we have taken it easy around here since then.  Lots of cuddling and adjusting to life with 3 kids.  And the kids are adjusting very well, I think.  They both love to hold her and talk to her (as you've seen from pictures) and Ethan proudly took pictures to school yesterday to show her off to his class.

Tummy time girls (Side note: how does the youngest in the family, before the baby, grow up so fast in only 1 week?!  Nora looks so big and old now!)

Such a good big sister

Abby came to visit on Tuesday and stayed until Wednesday evening.  It was fun having her here! She played, read books, painted nails and just hung out!

Tummy time

New nail polish! 

Abby with her 3 Collier kids :)

Here are some pictures of Atley, from around the house.

Both big kids are always wanting to hold her :).

Thursday my mom came up and I neglected to get the camera out!  I have to say, I have the best mom, ever!!  She brought dinner and dessert for us.  She babysat the girls so I could go have lunch with Ethan at school.  And she went to the grocery store for me!  Not to mention just being here!  It was a great day!  Thanks for coming mom.  I'll take pictures the next time :).

Before & After

Here's a fun little photo, Abby and I recreated from this Pinterest picture :).

Basketball Time!

Yes, we just got home with a new baby, but basketball must go on!  And Jared is the coach, so we were there!  I forgot to take a picture of Atley at her first basketball game, but she was there too!

He shoots!!

He rebounds!!

And plays some pretty good defense :)!

Lots of Baby Holding!

On Friday, my parents came up to visit and for my dad to meet Miss Atley.  And then Saturday Jared's parents and Dustin and Amanda came for Ethan's basketball game and to see Atley.  It's been fun introducing her to her family!

Ethan's got her again :)!

Pop is enamored.

Grandpa and Grandma Karen with their grandkids!

Meeting Grandpa

Uncle Dustin

Aunt Amanda

Daddy and Atley- I think Ethan or Nora took this picture.

And, Ethan's got her again!

Heading Home

Last Thursday (October 2) we headed home with sweet baby Atley.  Just Jared, Atley and myself.  Nora was already at home with Grandma Karen and Ethan was at school.  She fell right to sleep as soon as we got in the car.  And had plenty of help when we got home ;).

Jared wrote her name on the dry erase board in our room :)

The 3 of us, ready to leave the hospital (Sorry for the blurry pic...we only got 1, and it's not  the best)

Getting her all buckled in.

She's getting good at the one eye open trick!

Sweet girl

In the car and out for the count.

Nora, the big helper, when we got home just wanted to unbuckle her.

Trying out the swing

Pretty girl (big bow)

Ethan was excited to have his baby sister home when he got home from school.  Always wanting to hold her.

Atley Meets the Family!

Since Atley was born later in the evening, our families waited until the next day to come visit.  So, on Wednesday October 1, Atley got to meet her brother and sister!  They were so excited and it is so sweet watching them both with her.  Along with Ethan and Nora, Grandma Terri, Grandma Karen, Abby, Libby and Katie came to see us that day.  This girl is so loved!

First looks!  I think they are in love too :).

Grandma Terri and Ethan admiring Atley.

Ethan LOVES to hold her.

THREE kids! 

Nora is great with her too. 

I think this is such a sweet picture.  We are blessed!

Proud Aunt Abby!

Grandma Karen and Atley

Katie, Atley, Libby- Katie wasn't stop sure about her mama holding another little girl.  But she finally came close enough for a picture :).

Ethan wanted a picture with Daddy.  They made the same goofy face, without knowing it.  And I love the photobomb by a smiling Nora.

The hospital had this cute little pumpkin hat for her.

Sleeping peacefully

First family photo with 5 Colliers!