February 2014

February 7--"The Dudes" as we like to refer to them

February 8--This is, to me, the epitome of napping....Mae is completely passed out on her pillow pet while hanging over the edge of her bed....I love this!

February 11--2 months old!!!

Starting to smile more and more

February 17--9 week old Harrison....we took this picture for the baby dedication slideshow at church

Our best efforts at getting a picture of all 5 kids....they are busy!!

February 22--Dear college friends Shelly and Cherise

All of our kids except for Claire Hurley (missed her!)....Cora did not want her "pipture" taken...so sad. We love getting together with these friends and sure wish we could see them more often.

February 24--2nd installment of "The Dudes"

January 2014

January 2--Our baby boy is 3 weeks old

January 5--1st tub bath

Not sure he wanted to be all done with bathtime

Lenn and Harrison

BIG SNOW--enjoying the snow before the temps take a major nosedive

Cora loves the snow....well, she loves to EAT the snow

January 11--One month old!

Cora (Big eyes!) and Harrison at Niko's bday party

Nicholas is 10 years old!!!  We are so proud of this boy. He is such a kind, helpful, intelligent boy. We look forward to seeing what the future has in store for him. We love you, buddy!!

Passed out after bathtime

January 25--First attempts at smiling....sweet

December Blessings

December 17--6 day old yummy bundle

6 days old

Cora is ready for church

The big 3 all dressed up for Christmas Sunday

Mae Mae LOVES her baby brother. Harrison is sporting his reindeer warmies....love those!

Harrison likes his swing

Ella and Harrison

Harrison Franklin Detwiler

My BIG belly the morning of my c-section

The big 3 hugging their baby brother

Waiting for surgery....baby boy arrived at 12:55

Baby Harrison!!! I was so emotional when I heard his first cries. I was so thankful that he was here and healthy. God is so good!

Snuggling with our precious boy

3 generations of Detwiler boys

Meemaw and Mae loving on Harrison

Cora didn't miss a beat when she came to see "New Baby"....she loved him right away

Mae has been so attentive my entire pregnancy....she hugged and kissed my belly every day. She loves her new baby brother!

Ella wanted to wear Papa Carl's hat to the hospital....awesome.



Niko told me recently how excited he was to hold our new baby....he finally has a brother!

Papa Don thinks Harrison is a keeper



Mimi enjoying her new grandson

Dr. Donald Wright.....I can't say enough kind words about my doctor. He has delivered 4 of our babies and I have always felt so safe in his care. He is retiring in August and he will surely be missed. 

Getting ready to head home with Harrison...this giant tree is located in the lobby of St. Vincent Women's Hospital

Our family of 7!!!

The progression of the pregnant belly

15 weeks

Wow.....it's difficult to believe that we have arrived at almost the end of this pregnancy. It has not been an easy 38 weeks and 5 days but there have certainly been many joys along the way. I feel so incredibly blessed to be on this journey one last time. 

Our c-section is less than 48 hours away. The kids are so excited.....there is a general buzz around our house. I can't concentrate on anything, I can't sleep, I don't quite know what to do with myself. Soon enough, Lord willing, I'll be snuggling with that little newborn boy. I'm so ready to have him here, safe and sound.