Elyse Maura Has Arrived!

Elyse Maura McBride officially joined our family June 18th at 8:32am.  With a weight of 7 pounds and 3 ounces and a length of 19 inches, we find her absolutely perfect!  Mimi (Mom Lyons) was there to welcome her first, as Clyde led the home welcoming party of he, Ciala, Lauren, Aiden and Audra.  We love you, Elyse!

Elyse Maura McBride

Elyse lets Mommy hold her for the first time.

 Busy day... she needs lots of rest!

Clyde lets Aiden peek at sleepy Elyse while Ciala cuddles her for the first time.

Clyde's oldest and youngest get some quality bonding time.

 Lauren cradles Elyse while Aiden kisses her head.

Mimi mostly managed to stay behind the scenes (and out of the camera's view), but I caught this one of her helping me bring the sleeping girls to Elyse's doctor's appointment.

Clyde with his four beautiful daughters.

Our sweet Elyse.

Enjoying the Spring Season

Every now and again, I realize just how rapidly things change, and how fast Aiden and Audra are growing.  And that reminds me that it's time to take pictures to remember each sweet season.  While they do not particularly enjoy my attempts at portrait taking, I do my best to snap a smile from them.  

 

 Aiden aged 3 years.

 Audra aged 14 months.

Hand in hand. 

 Dutifully fulfilling Mommy's request for a hug.

Strolling through the yard together.

 Audra stops to smile.

Aiden explores new heights.

Out and About

While I have not been getting the kids out (beyond the backyard, that is) as much as I'd like, I'm grateful that they enjoy any little outing upon which we embark.  The following were taken during some such modest adventures.

Waiting in the vehicle to head home from church.

Moving through the tunnels at the playground.

 Examining the pine cones at the playground.

Superman swinging.

 Heading down the big slide.

 Checking out the sticks at the playground.

 Aiden takes flight to exit the race car with style.

Getting ready to race through the grocery store!