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July 27th was Bryn's 9th birthday! Grandma was around to make it a special one in the morning. She decorated the house and gave all the kids capes. A birthday sign from Addison. Decorations and capes! Nate and I were at the hospital getting ready to jet out of there with Emmie. We made it home around lunchtime. A baby sister is a pretty special birthday present. Right? During the afternoon, Nate took the kids and met up with Kim's family at classic waterslides for some wet fun. We'd never been before, but it did not disappoint! They had a blast. They played all afternoon and then came home to celebrate some more. Bryn chose ravioli alfredo with peas for her birthday supper and dirt cake for her treat. It was fun to watch her open presents. She was pretty excited. She got one present early - the Tuesday before, I took her to get her ears pierced! She was so brave, and they look so good! She chose her birthstone - July rubies. She can't wait for the day when she gets to c...

After visiting the doctor for my 40 week appointment, we decided to go ahead and schedule an induction, just in case. Nate and I, and really everyone else in the world, were quite surprised when the induction date came and we still hadn't had the baby! Nate's dad had come for a visit and since had to head home for work, and Nate's mom had been there for several days, and still nothing! The doctor called me on Monday to let me know that the induction was scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, at 8:00 p.m.. The p.m. part nearly pushed Nate and me over the edge into the loony bin. We were so anxious to move forward, get out of the holding pattern, and meet our new daughter! Cutting the grass the Saturday before she came in hopes that it would get things moving. No dice. Yep, I was ready. Wednesday evening came and I was getting nervous and emotional. Having given birth four times before, I knew what I was in for and I was scared. And it's always difficult for me, knowing what s...