Sisters, sisters, there were never more devoted sisters

Olivia was all a-twitter today because her sister is coming home from the hospital.  She's also getting a special treat after school.  As it turns out, a friend of mine from Beginning Experience works at Olivia's school and has gotten to know Olivia.  So she suggested an outing after school today for a treat.  It should be great fun!

Here's a photo from the hospital the afternoon after Alice was born.  I think it's just the most precious picture in the world.  I think you'll agree.

Deja Boo!

There's a new kid in town and her name is Alice Catherine.  She was born at 2:19 a.m. on October 31, which makes her our little Halloween baby.  She weighed in at 7 pounds and 13 ounces, just like her big sister Olivia, but she's about 3/4 of an inch shorter.

 

 

Here she is right after birth and a bath. 

 

 

And here she is about 12 hours old.

Grammy got to hold her and rock her for a long time.  I'd forgotten just how sweet a newborn is.

And here is big sister Olivia getting her first look at her new baby sister.  The only thing that lured her away from the hospital was trick or treating. 

 

And here she is right before heading out to gather her loot.  I stayed at the house and handed out candy.  We had quite a crowd.  I'd forgotten how much fun Halloween is.  I don't get trick or treaters at my apartment.  :-(

 

And just for the sake of comparison, here's a photo of Olivia as a newborn.  I think there's a resemblance.  One thing's for sure:  my son and daughter-in-law sure do make beautiful babies.