A rare treat!

 The boys love having the shower on during their bath.

 I think you can see all the way down to his toes!

So cute!

Sunday!

 I wanted to get a picture of her in this cute handmade outfit that my dad got from someone in his mission from Norway. Yes I do love dressing up my little lady.

 These boys love their "baby sisser"

 I love this, because all 3 of them are doing something silly!

 What a cute little girl! 

Bradley through a fit because we let Jackson hold her most of the photo shoot, so he was delighted that he got to hold her all be himself! On the other hand, she was not!

Playtime!

We've hung out in our jammies a lot lately.

Bradley was thrilled that we got to pull out some of the fun baby things we have been collecting. Here he is trying to show Brooklyn how to play.

 She loved having Bradley around.

 Jackson decided to take advantage of the unoccupied toys!

4 Snug Bugs...

I was so excited to be able to go to church the week we came home, as I had to "take it easy" for about 8 weeks before she came.

 John came home to babysit after Sunday School so I could go to Young Womens, I think he enjoyed his job!

 Bradley thought this looked like fun when we got home.

Then everyone decided to "take a snooze." It didn't last long.

Dressed up!

Though the occasion wasn't the most pleasant, I got to dress Brooklyn up for a funeral for a family friend. 

 My sister in law, Mari, got this cute newborn dress for her and I was so happy to see her in it.

She stayed in her car seat almost the entire time and was still tuckered out when we got home. Little girls are so much fun!

Home...

Brooklyn looked so cute in her going home outfit, I just love dressing my little dolly up!

Our little lady with Mommy and Daddy...

I was surprised at how quickly Bradley offered to hold his "baby sisser." After a few seconds he quickly tried to give her to us.

 We put her in the sunlight on the floor, as she was fairly jaundice. The boys were quick to bring he their entourage. It's a rare and special privilege to have all the stuffed animals in the house. I think they liked her right off.

I had the boys help me "bathe" her...let's just say we had a small lesson on anatomy as we tried to explain the differences on boys and girls :)

She loved her bath and was a good sport as the boys really loved to help too!

Ta-da, all clean and ready for bed...that means everyone!

 My "old" little one is still loving and happy, but trying to find his new place in the family.

Brooklyn Ruth Riggs

After a rather difficult pregnancy our sweet little girl came to us on March 10th after a very short induced labor. (Or as Jackson has been explaining, "Mom went to the Dentist and got her baby out.")

I have been contracting quite frequently (anywhere between 4-20 min apart since about 25 weeks) and was put on medications to help stop the contractions. I was lucky that I didn't start to dilate until 31 weeks and was then told to "take it easy." Which everyone with children knows is  impossible. My sweet neighborhood ladies were nice to entertain my boys a few times a week so I was able to keep off my feet pretty well. There were many nights that I would debate going in to the hospital as my contractions were so close and painful, but ultimately I decided to hold off as it would slow down several hours later. I slowly started dilating over the next 7 weeks and was so grateful that we made it over 37 weeks and she was big enough to come at any time. I know that without all the priesthood blessings and prayers our little family would not have made it. I am truly grateful for loving family and friends.

At my 38 week appointment I was getting a little annoyed at hearing that I was 5 cm and 80% effaced but not in full labor, so they could not admit me to the hospital to have the baby. So miserably we carried on until our much anticipated induction date, March 10th.

We dropped the boys off at my mom's house the night before and John and I had a nice time going out to our favorite Chinese Restaurant, New Dragon Diner. 6:30 on D-day came early as it was day light saving time, but I was so ready and excited to meet this little girl I didn't mind.

Upon admission I found out I had dilated to 6 cm and 90% effaced. I immediately order my epidural as I was so excited at the thought of relief from those horrible contractions which constantly plagued me for so long. After I was nice and comfortable they started the Pitocin and we waited for Dr. Langer to be available to break my water. About an hour later she came in and broke my water. 45 min later I felt a lot of pressure, the room was set up, everyone was there and ready and within 3 contractions Brooklyn was here at 11:29 am.

It seemed to take forever until she started to cry, but soon after she made her presence known for quite some time.

Brooklyn Ruth Riggs

8 lbs 14 oz

19 1/4 in

Dr. Langer was surprised to hear that she was so large and said she would have never guessed that I would have had a baby that large.

Proud parents...we just love her already!

I am thrilled that she seems to have brown hair, I finally have some sort of claim on the appearance on 1 of our 3 children! I happily put a pale pink bow in her hair after her bath, I'm so excited to have a little girl! John just laughs that I get so gitty doing "girly" things with her already.

 Aunt Mari, Grandma and Grandpa Riggs and Lily were the first to come a see her.

Aunt Lauren and Uncle Dave came next... 

Great Grandma (aka Nana), Mom, me and Brooklyn...four generations. I am so blessed to have these ladies in my life!

 Then my little family of 5 now! The boys were surprised to see that my belly still looked like I had a baby in there, but were pleased that "she came out." Jackson in particular was very excited to hold her. Bradley just rolled with the flow and said cheese nonstop until we were done getting pictures. Unfortunately it was way past their bedtime and they started to fall apart toward the end of their visit. I am so thankful for my mom to take such good care of them while I was in the hospital.