4 months in pictures.

No longer pregnant!  Hannah Marie was born on June 22 (her due date!) 8.6 lbs. 21 1/2 in.

Big brother Ben has adjusted so well to having a little sister.

After her first bath.

Meeting cousin Lydia.  The girls are 10 weeks apart.

Hannah was given a lovely shower from our church in New Ulm.  Hosted by the amazing Barb Stuk - aren't the decorations awesome?!?

Jess and I are first cousins and 3 months apart.  Her daughter Brooklyn was born 1 month after Hannah.  There is no choice in the matter - they have to be best friends.  During this time, Mike has started his new job in Sauk Rapids at the regional DNR office.  The kids and I spent part of our time in Milaca with my parents and part of the time down in New Ulm.  Yikes!  Three hour car rides back and forth with an almost- two-year old and a newborn was not fun.

Goodbye to a wonderful 1 1/2 years in New Ulm.  I shed some tears leaving behind our beloved church family and friends.  We are thankful, however, that Mike only works ONE job now and is home every evening and weekend.

We felt bad that we had to move on Ben's 2nd birthday.  We told him his present was riding in the "big truck" with daddy.  He was happy.

We celebrated his birthday a couple weeks later complete with birthday cake, homemade ice cream (thanks Papa Gilbert!) and LOTS of presents. 

Hannah adjusted well to our new home.  She is the happiest baby I have ever seen!

Ben has begun the potty training stage.  Sometimes he loves it, but mostly he loves the chocolate candy he gets for a reward.  Other times there is no interest whatsoever :)

We are enjoying our new  home, located next to our new church - Westwood Free Church.  We also really enjoyed fall this year.  But then I do every year.  We went for some bike rides, played at the park and playground that is pretty much in our backyard, and just enjoyed being together as a family after a crazy busy summer.

Hannah met her boyfriend, Corin Berg, and surprised us by boldly grabbing his hand! 

Ben and his "two babies" as he says when we have baby Brooklyn over.  She comes three days a week while Jess is back working at the VA hospital.

Brother and sister going for a laundry basket ride.

Tummy time!  Hannah is so strong and lifts her chest way up off the floor.  She rolled over for the first time when she was about 3 1/2 months.

Adorable baby girl.  Our life is good as a family of four!