We made it through Week 2!

Here are a few pics from the last week - we are still settling in and adjusting to life with two, but so far all is going pretty well, and Emmie continues to be a great big sis - she loves Hayden and is so proud to show her off to all who visit. We are also so impressed by how independent and outgoing big sister has become in the last few weeks - she is so much more outgoing and not so much the shy, reserved little girl we have been used to for so long! Now everyone is getting to know the 'real' Emmie like we do, and it's been alot of fun watching this change!

Hayden continues to be a really good baby who LOVES to eat!! She is sleeping pretty well, though of course, we could always use a few more hours of sleep, but not much to complain about so far - we are already in love, and it feels like she's been here forever.

Hayden Elizabeth is here!

Hayden Elizabeth arrived on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 2:54pm, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 21 inches long! We've had a fun and busy week getting settled into our new life, and big sister Emmie has been just great - she loves helping take care of her little sister. Here are a few pics from our first week with the new addition!

Fun at Remlinger Farms

We had a very fun day at Remlinger Farms on Saturday with the Dyvigs - first the pumpkin patch, then the Fall Harvest festival, and then home to carve pumpkins with Auntie Erin. The weather was beautiful, and we all had a great time!!

Last few weeks before becoming a big sister!

We've had a fun few weeks playing and enjoying the great Fall weather and getting ready for baby Hayden to arrive!

We helped Grandma Betty pick out pumpkins.














The park has been my favorite activity with all the nice weather - I love climbing the big spider web at the train park in Issaquah ...














and playing with my friend and neighbor Jordyn.



































I got new rain gear and I'm obsessed with wearing it all! Daddy takes me on fun rain walks and I LOVE jumping in the puddles.





























We also went to Salmon Days in Issaquah, where I had a blast despite the pouring rain and wind, and I ate my weight in curly fries and strawberry shortcake!




























When I'm not playing outside, my favorite activity these days is art, art and more art. I love painting, drawing, cutting and gluing, and would do it all day if mommy and daddy would let me!

Our first blog posting!

After months of waiting and preparing, the big day is almost here! Emerson's baby sister is due to arrive early next week, so we are finally joining the rest of the world by setting up a blog to keep everyone posted on what is going on with the Perea family!

We hope you'll bookmark our site, and we'll hopefully find the time to keep it updated with baby news and lots of pictures!