So many FIRST moments!

On 22 May 12 we got to take my last little one home from the hospital.  I was a bit scared, a bit excited, and super ready to get back to my house and the rest of my babies.  (Isn't that funny? I am gone from my four kids to have another kid and all I can do is miss my kids!  Wow, I have so changed!)  Anyway, so here is my adorable little one coming home from the hospital.

Then, just a little later, we went out for the first time with FIVE children under 7 in tow!  Holy cow!  That was quite a trip. I honestly don't remember where we went or why, but I do remember feeling a bit like a pariah of sorts.  I knew from previous experience that I would get some looks, but I wasn't prepared for all the smiles.  Usually I get a look or two of disapproval or disbelief (I do have a number of very little children), but I got a lot of "god bless you"s and "how wonderful"s.  I was so happy to be out with my whole family and overly grateful to get such positive boosters to my self esteem.

 it was almost impossible to fit all three carseats in the back!

 Then this moment; which happens to be one of my favorites of each kid's life.  This is V's fist bath at home.  It's always in a sink and with the "correct" baby items like the official baby towel, baby soap, baby washcloth, etc.  After the first I just use whatever I can find for the bath like regular kids.  Anyway, here is my adorable cute little boy!  He's so handsome!

 Ohhh, how I love my babies!