Coming Home, Finally

We were finally able to bring baby Charlie home today.

After installing him in his fabulously complicated Modular Infant Transportation Pod, he was secured with the aid of 18 straps, latches and buckles. Charlie looked like he was about to be launched into orbit rather than driven to Hillsboro in Mom's mini van. (45mph, right lane, flashers going. Yes, that was us.)

William came along for the ride...



A nice quiet day in the old Jones Farm Neighborhood.

Or so we thought. No sooner do Katherine and William step out of the car, mini-vans roar up from every direction, and screech to a stop in front of the house...





First, our neighbor Beverly stops by for a quick inspection...





Moments later, Caroline and Jackson race across the street with the Wisshack children in hot pursuit, followed by Brucinda. Everybody makes
a mad dash for the door.





Realizing there is no chance of escape, Katherine collapses in a chair with baby Charlie, resigning herself to be the center of attention for everyone in the neighborhood.

Maybe next time, I can distract them with Popsicles or something...

Seriously, we would again like to thank everyone for their help and support with the other kids during our extended hospital stay. And for the many gifts we've received since the babies arrival. We look forward to showing off baby Charlie every chance we get this summer.

Fourth of July is right around the corner, and then it's Birthday Season. Wee haw.