McBride 6

We enjoyed true family togetherness this weekend as Ciala and Lauren were home to meet Audra in person and help keep Aiden occupied (they're the best!).  We lounged, played, and (some of us) napped... the weekend went by too fast!  We're looking forward to the girls' spring break, when they'll be home with us again!

If anyone thinks they can get Aiden to sit still for a good photo, please come and try!

Group hug!

Ciala and Audra spend some time together.

 

Lauren gets to know what it's like to have a younger sister!

Audra is right at home snuggling with her Big Sis.

 

Lauren helps Aiden rest cozily.

 

Sleepyhead Audra with Ciala for another snooze. 

Meg tries to keep socks and booties on Audra's skinny feet.

 

Clyde and his three baby girls... where is that wild little boy?

McBride ladies.

 

Clyde finally caught up with Aiden long enough to snap a quick shot!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Aiden!

We cannot believe our little man is 2-years-old!  Happy Birthday, Aiden!

Our little guy--getting bigger every day.

Mimi and Audra gear up for the party.

Aiden samples the frosting on Mimi's famous Black Magic cupcakes before making a wish!

Hey, I remember this unwrapping deal!

Ooh, a new truck!  Thanks, Grandma & Grandpa McBride!

Someone bring that cupcake back over here.

Audra was a bit too tuckered to party.

Uncle Dave and Aunt Kristi's 2nd birthday/"I'm a big brother" gift.

Picking up speed...

Fun with facial hair!

Audra is going to miss Mimi (but we had to let her get back home!)

Happy Birthday, big brother!

 

Snuggling time!

Partied out...

We are so proud of you, Clyde Aiden!

Welcome Home, Audra!

We celebrated this Valentine's Day with an extra special gift--the arrival of Audra Maeve McBride.  She joined us at 8:23am weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 19 1/2 inches long.  With dark brown hair and newborn blue eyes, we fell instantly in love with our sweet little valentine!

Audra's arrival.

 

Daddy's little girl.

I know Aiden looks very unhappy, but he had fallen asleep in the car, and Grandpap carried him into the hospital room. He was still waking up, and was not too concerned about the little bundle, just yet.

 

Aiden warms up to his little sister, and the idea of "gentle" (we are still working on this concept!)

 

Audra and Mimi.

 

Audra is on her way home.

 

Cozy with Grandpap.

We love having her home!

Aiden checks out his little Sis.

Audra stretches for Mimi and Grandpap Lyons.

 

Audra's arrival home was accompanied by a rather uncommon snowfall.

A special treat for a special girl.

 

We're so very blessed to meet our sweet little Audra Maeve!