Welcome baby Thomas James!

We have a new baby. #8 has arrived full of pure and sweet perfection. Thomas James was born on Monday, March 24th to a very proud, but exhausted, Mom and Dad. He was 9 pounds 2 ounces and has the longest fingers and hair I have ever seen on such a small person! We enjoyed the other 7 children for the day and were thrilled to be able to hold the baby at the ripe old age of 9 hours!

Matthew and William have spent the past 6 days here in Traverse City on their Spring Break. Boy, do I have pictures and stories to share. That will come tomorrow :)

I'm being called for the last Ho Rah... Movie in Our bed. I believe the movie of choice is "My Dog the Thief". All the animals are always dragged in for the movie by little Will... I think they are going to be sad to see the boys go... they will sure miss the attention! Don't judge me by the state of my room in this picture... It just goes to show that we have had way to much fun to even think about keeping things tidy.

Lazy Days spent Lying Around

The little prince
(fat)




Best Friends Forever



Lucy picks the silliest places to fall asleep!



I have finally downloaded pictures of my adorable Lazy Little Pets. Winter can be long and hibernation seems to be well accepted by all our furry friends.

Change

This morning was the first morning in a LONG time that I walked outside at 6:30 and took a big deep breath in and smelt the first hint of spring time coming. Even if we end up getting 3 more snowstorms (which I heard is very likely possible) there is still that understanding that this winter will actually end.
Life is always in motion, things are always busy. But, we are managing to keep our heads above water and continue to strive towards our goals and aspirations.
Reilly is narrowing his choices down for medical schools and we will be deciding between living in Detroit or Lansing come July. It is unbelievable to think this year is coming to an end. It is very bittersweet indeed.
I have been keeping myself very busy- I have been cleaning my gym for some extra money and trying to do well in my classes. Marathon training is going very well... I have finally realized that I am actually capable of running this marathon- and I am going to do it well! My goal: RUN THE WHOLE TIME!
Count DOWN: 74 Days.

Next week is very special for me!! My two little rascal brothers are coming to visit! Watch out, they are flying alone! I can't wait to have them, and I feel so lucky that they want to spend their spring break at the Hobbs House! We will surely show them a good time.
Cute Animal Pictures to Come