We had another baby.

So way back on May 22, also known in my house as the last day of school. I had another baby. Yep my parents came over bright and early to get the kids off to school and DJ and I went to check onto the hospital. I was induced so it was nice to be able to arrange things early for the other children.

 The problem was our sweet baby girl was still without and ideas of a name. We usually have a couple front runners but not this time. In fact we stopped talking about it altogether. So we checked in and were nicely situated in our room. I finally got my slice of heaven called the epidural. So I was resting soundly watching lame tv when I decided to browse my name list on nameberry. I came across the name Eleanor. Which has been on and off my list for years. I really like it but I knew DJ would never go for it. So after studying it a while I closed the iPad and laid it on the table. 

         Meanwhile, DJ was massaging my feet and making sure I was comfortable and relaxed. Just kidding, he was in the far corner on his laptop. Baby number 5 folks! Anyway, due to my extreme bordum I asked what he was doing. He was doing genealogy. So I jokingly asked if he found any good family names. To my surprise he said he actually did! I asked him what the name was and to my great surprise it was Eleanor! What? Did we just decide on a name? Almost I still has to have the baby. So a while later when the nurses realized I was having the baby, yep 2 1/2 pushes. I had my sweet 6lb 7oz, 19 inch long baby girl. I looked at her and yep she was Eleanor. So their it is...

 Eleanor Lee Borst

Isn't she sweet! 

The next 24 hours grandma, grandpa, aunt Sara, Vanessa, Lucas, Eden and Molly all came to visit. Leila didn't meet her till we came home. She was having too much fun playing with her cousin Travis.

 

 

 So we love her and we are glad she is here. Even if I did cry for a week when I found out I was pregnant. I guess when you don't think you can possibly do something you learn you can, and you do.

Goodbye 2013, hello 2014!

Here we go again, another year. This past year is really kind of a blur. But I'll see what I can remember.

Lucas

Lucas played baseball in the spring and discovers he is really good at catching fly balls! This summer he did swim team again and is slowly improving. He started 4th grade in the fall and has the best teacher ever. I know this because I was in her very first class. He started out the year by being a dragon of character. So far this school year he has tried out choir and cross country. He tested into cats (gifted program). He loves it. He gets to go do special classes once a week. He is also doing piano. He really loves Legos and Rick Riordian books. I think he reads 3 books  at a time. He just started weblogs and loves it.right after Christmas he attended a 3 day, day camp, at saguaro national park. He got to hike and explore the desert. He was pretty exhausted when he got home but he had a great time. He is an amazing kid. He loves his sisters and has a special relationship with each one. 

Eden

   Eden started ballet this year and loves it. She has improved within the first year so much  and I am so proud of her. She goes to all her activities with excitement and a smile. She was baptized this summer and was so sweet and excited about it. She also started her first year of swim team. She may not be the best swimmer but she gives t her all and has a great time. She is doing excellent in school and loves to learn and read. She started activity girls and she is in piano lessons. She has a natural gift for the piano. She and her brother still get along really well and she and Leila have really discovered play. My little ones are a highlight. But they also play schools which works great for Eden. She loves telling people what to do and having willing followers.

Leila

Seriously just look at this kid! This says it all. Leila is just a crack up. She is in preschool and loves it. She loves she brother and sisters. But I think her favorite is her cousin Travis. She is extremely talkative and fun. I find myself just starring at her. She is cuddly, busy and fun. 

Molly

 What can I say about this kid? Except how much I love her. She is what you would call a busy body. I am always great flu when she is asleep and I can just look at her angelic face. But when she is awake she is nonstop. She is cute and fun and I can't get enough of her. She loves her big brother. She loves following around her sisters. She prefers her grandma to just about anyone. She has adorable curls around her neck. She has learned to jump on the trampoline really well. 

As for DJ and me, DJ spends most of his time working and going to school. I am always great flu when we get to have some family time. I spend my time keeping the children and home running. I never knew how much work is involved in home making. We are looking forward to this coming year. We will be welcoming another baby girl into our family at the end of May. We keep plugging forward and love watching our family grow.