Beth and Wil's Wedding Shower

After a long first week back to work, Macie and I headed to Madisonville for Beth and Wil's wedding shower. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see much of the shower because Miss Macie was screaming the whole time, but oh well...the life of a parent! I was able to get one picture of Macie with her Aunt Beth and Uncle Wil.

The time has come...

Today is my last official day of being on maternity leave! I have to return to work tomorrow and I have mixed emotions about it. My little Macie will be 12 weeks old and I have so enjoyed the time with her. It has been a very eventful time off...recovering from two surgeries and all of the holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. It is bittersweet because I miss my job and am excited at the thought of daily adult conversations and seeing my kiddos again, but I know that I will also miss Macie. She promised me that she wouldn't hit any developmental milestones while I was at work:) The positive side is that I am very happy with our childcare situation: Mon-Wed my mom will keep her, Thurs she will be with our friend Jordan, and Fri Brian's sister Katie will be keeping her. I'm sure that I will survive tomorrow, but wish me luck!!

Wiped out!!

Annie was watching Leland today and they stopped by this afternoon before heading to our cousin's house. Annie and I were talking, and before long, this is what we found:

How sweet!

Meeting Alexander

One of Brian's best friends, Jesse, and his wife, Casondra, welcomed Alexander Aaron Eckels into the world on Tuesday, December 30th. We traveled across the bridge this morning to meet this adorable bundle of joy. He was 7 pounds 13 ounces and 21 inches long. Congrats guys!!

Another friend for Macie!!
The proud papas! Brian and Jesse are already trying to set-up an arranged marriage. I think the latest deal was some farm land and 3 goats....poor Macie and Alexander don't have a chance with these two!