a few more pics...

 The Henrys came to meet Charlie! Ananda and Madelyn had time for some princess dress-up...

 while Melissa got in some snuggle time :)

 First bath

 Charlie's naptime = quality time with big sister. We made goo! :)

 It was gonna be green goo, but when we didn't have any food coloring, we settled for white...

 tummy time on Madelyn!

She still adores her baby brother and hugs and kisses him all the time! She is not tired of him yet ;)

Baby Brother!!

Introducing...Charlie!!! Charles Lee Ivy. For those of you who know the name debacle, yes, we let Madelyn name the baby :)

just born! Oct. 15th, 11:45 am, 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 20 inches

Charlie with Dr. Campbell

Clint meets his son!

Yummy big sis and baby bro cookies for the hospital

Family of four!

 Mema and Charlie

Madelyn is such a proud big sister!

just checking him out :)

Madelyn was the first one to comb his hair. and he has a lot! It was so sweet of the nurse to offer to let her do it!

the door hanger she made in her big sister class. She displayed it at the hospital :)

and on the back? she put a picture of her Papa (my grandfather)! Hilarious!

Popio and Charlie

Madelyn came as several princesses to the hospital!

My friend, Amanda, came to visit at the hospital

Time to go home!! we left the hospital yesterday (the 17th)

She just can not hold him often enough!

trying out the swing

 soooo sweet :) She has been the best big sister so far!

and Charlie has been an easy, happy, sleepy baby so far too! We just love him and are enjoying every second! I know this time how quickly this stage is over...

I'm catching up with this post before the baby comes! My next post will be newborn pics!!!!!

New matching PJs with her baby!

We had a birthday party to go to, and Madelyn came out of her room dressed like this and said "I'm ready to party!"

 They got their faces painted

 and met Batman and Captain America!

 Then we went to the State Fair! It was a busy day and I was share I would walk that baby right out ;) but no such luck!

 Corny Dogs!!

 Clint and M on the ferris wheel

 She loves all the rides and the games...

 She won several prizes, including this Hello Kitty!

 Clint and Madelyn carved pumpkins! and we roasted the seeds :)