What is good for Emma must be good for all Maseda hoodlums

Braden and Brooke have decided that if Emma gets to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's room, they should too. They often end up sneaking into our room and into our bed early in the morning, when Rich and I both are too groggy to have the energy to take them back to their room; this picture is evidence of one of those mornings. The sad part is that as you can tell from the picture, they are the only ones left in bed; the little stinkers even ended up getting better and more sleep than we did, but they sure look cute doing it! :)

Our Little Fashion Statement

It takes creativity to put an ensemble like this together!

Who is this crazy girl holding me?!?!

Emma's eyes say it all! :)

Pictures of our new addition

Emma Elizabeth Maseda joined our family on March 23rd, weighing in at 7lbs. 6oz. and measuring a grand 21 inches long; we are sooooooooo excited that Heavenly Father blessed us with her special spirit!!!!!

At Long Last

Tonight at 8:19 p.m. Emma Elizabeth Maseda was born. At long last, another sweet princess joined our family.

The Children's New Obsession

These days Braden and Brooke carry their Book of "Mornings" (as they like to call them) everywhere! When you ask them what they are doing, they look at you and say, "I'm reading about Jesus." Braden also loves to take his Book of Mormon or "scriptures" to Sunbeams every Sunday. I love their sweet innocent spirits! :)

Getting Ready

I decided this time to be better prepared and fix several freezer meals to have on hand when Emma makes her grand appearance. As you can tell from the pictures, I had my hands full with two little helpers. I knew the only way it was going to get accomplished was to include them in the action; they want to be wherever Mommy is these days, but I could think of worse problems!

My baby shower

Today a couple women from church had a joint baby shower for Leslie (the RS president) and I. It was soooooooo much fun! I am even more excited about little Emma coming now. When I got home with all of the goods, Braden had to take everything out and touch it; he kept saying, "This is for Emma, this is for Emma." Brooke on the other hand acted as if she didn't notice the gift bags; I think Braden is a little more excited about Emma's arrival.