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What started out as a site to update on our daughter's cancer has thankfully grown into a site to update on our beautiful family of four. Enjoy our journey...

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Introducing....

...the new family of four :-)

BIG thanks to Court for posting those pictures yesterday of Harper. I want to apologize to a few of you out there who didn't get a call from me on Friday. For some reason my phone isn't working well in my room, even when I am near a window...so it was a little frustrating making phone calls with spotty service!! Time got away from me, one day after another..and here we are. So please - no hard feelings?!!

Harper is doing well, and we expect to go home tomorrow! He is a little jaundice, but with the ABO blood incompatibility we expected that to come, and because of that we were able to keep a close eye on it before it got too bad! So, tomorrow will be a big day to see how he has improved!

There isn't too much to report - but will post more pictures when I get home!!

Charli is warming up to him, but have noticed she does better when it is just the four of us. Last night I picked him up and he was fussing a little, she said "give him to me mommy, I will make him happy." And sure enough she did!! The very first second she laid eyes on him she smiled and said "when he gets lost we will get a new one"!!!!!!!!! :-) But...today she fed him and held him...and loved on him - so we are making progress!! She is three, why would a newborn be exciting for her?!!! Chad said that Friday night after prayers she said "God is Great, God is Great, I love Harper" :-)






giving kisses to Harper

still my little girl :-)

the new crew!!


peacefully sleeping!



yes...this is what he did as soon as he was born!! So, he has not had access to those long little fingers since!!! Poor guy has had them all wrapped up in his shirts while we are here..he was going to town on that little thumb, I could not believe it!! He was about 1 hour old in this picture...





11 comments:

Deqlan said...

Congratulations to you all! What a blessing! Harper, you are to cute for words, you are so beautiful! We have waited so long to hear if you where a he or she and when you would arrive in the world! May Our Lord bless and keep you safe , always, protect you and guide you! Dont worry, you have such a wonderful family that is going to take such good care of you, especially your big sister Charli! Cant wait to follow the journey with you as you grow into the beautiful boy God intended you to be! Congrats, huge and lots of love Mark Samm Deqlan Logan

AndreaChad said...

Preister Family...we are so excited to see that Harper is here! I just have to say as a mother of a 2 year old thumb sucker, it is nice that they always have it and you don't have to get up to stick it back in their mouth! HA! I am glad to hear that Charli is warming up to the idea of a brother. We pray that the jaundice clears up and you get to go home today. Congrats!

The Wiechman's said...

What a wonderful family. So happy for you all! Take care, you will all be home before you know it. I love to hear how Charli is reacting...(gives me a peek into my own future).

Love you and take care!

Rachelle said...

I love the pictures - your family is beautiful! Charli is so sweet - I'm sure she will take good care of her little brother!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Preister Family. What a beautiful blessing Harper is. Charli is just going to love him to pieces, even if it does take some time. We are so happy for you.

The VanDyke Family in Michigan
Katie, Mike, Chloe (and Megan who is due to make her appearance in 8 weeks.)

Natalie said...

I had a feeling she would start coming around! Ha! Harper is gorgeous and a perfect edition to your family! Let me know when you're hungry for Subway...I have Tuesday after 1:45 off...that may be too soon this week...but keep it in mind and let me know!!

The Currie Family said...

Congrats on the newest addition!! He is precious. Charli will be a great big sis, no worries. Hope the delivery went fast and that you are getting some rest! :o)

I saw some John Deere baby stuff recently and thought of you!!

Congrats Mama!

Abbi said...

Congrats again!! What a cutie! Tell Chad he did a great job, we all knew you would be good, it was Chad that made me a little worried! :) Give everyone kisses for me! Love you guys!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely LOVE these pics! How precious of Harper to be sucking his thumb...I love that!! What a great looking family! Keep the pictures coming and take care of yourself Momma!
XOXO
Courtney

Anonymous said...

Congrats Brenda, Chad and Charli. I hadn't even heard the news yet until I just checked out your blog today. He is absolutely beautiful. Again, congrats! Amber Stone

NB Warrior said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Such a cutie pie!!! Charli is going to be such a good big sister.