New Life!

On the eve of little Garnett's arrival, we all enjoyed a big birthday party for Eleanor (Aug 24), Silas and Avery (Sept 1), and Poppy (Aug 11)!  The three kiddos had so much fun and had no idea what was to occur the next day... 

Silas got a tool set with a powered screwdriver/drill... this guy was HAPPY with that and worked and worked with his tools all night... 

Meanwhile Avery was beside herself with her 'tea party'... 

Oh, and her new clothes:-)

Avery was Poppy's little helper putting together Eleanor's baby high chair...

These little musicians entertained us with their ABCs and Twinkle Twinkle...

Somebody LOVED singing with both microphones. What a show we had!

Look at this cool big truck!

And wrapping up the night with one more picture as a family of three........

As in true Arnold, Gore, Sturdivant fashion... we were all piled into the waiting room at Baptist hospital and trying not to make a ruckus... we couldn't hide our excitement about new baby Garnett!  Born at 12:06pm (thank you, sis, for waiting until my lunch break so I could be there!), Garnett Carruthers Sturdivant weighed in at a healthy 8 lb, 6 oz and is so sweet, cute, healthy, couldn't ask for anything more.

Love this picture.  Eleanor thought about it...

Then ... was excited to meet her little sister!

Later that afternoon, Silas and Avery were able to meet her... at first they weren't so sure...

Avery quickly inspected the 'real bee-bee" - she couldn't keep herself from touching her...

 and kissing her....

 Silas was sweet too... he wanted to see her hair...

Avery and Eleanor wanted to see her toes...

 And count them...

Another great-grandchild.  What a blessing.  I'll never forget what Mop has said about brand spankin new babies:  "Nothing makes me feel closer to God than holding a baby straight out of the arms of Jesus."  So true, Mop...

I love this one of Mop and Pop's hands holding Garnett's feet...

I just realized I had pictures of everyone except Gay Gay... glad you were here too Gay Gay!  Where are our pictures of you? 

Aaaannnndddddd here's what they think:   (no caption needed).

(Maybe we need to get Silas a buddy.)