One week old

People keep telling us how much Stella looks like Cole, so I had to pull up an old picture of him to compare. Cole is on the left, and Stella on the right, both at one week old.

Little Miss Stella

Our sweet daughter Stella arrived this week and we are in love! She is so darling, and has such an easy going personality so far. Cole is adjusting well to having a new sister and we are settling into our family of four with lots of help from friends and family. We are so grateful for this wonderful blessing of a healthy and happy baby!

Stella Campbell Pearson
Born November 22 at 12:49pm
6lbs, 6oz; 18.5 in.

Nursery

Pretty much done with the nursery...we are just waiting for our little girl to arrive! I wanted to do something girly and feminine, but not all pink. I am in love with the little chandelier and the fun accessories I came across. Of course, it is random and not at all what I had invisioned, but that's the way it usually goes!

Pirate

Cole said to me while in his pirate costume for Halloween, "Mama, the reason I'm not answering you is because I'm not Cole anymore. I'm Captain Hook. Ok? Got it?"

Fall

Fall has been so beautiful in the NW this year!

Field trip to the pumpkin patch with his school

His class - we just love Ms. Vicki and Ms. Wendy!

The rule was that you had to pick a pumpkin that you could carry yourself.

Helping me can applesauce.

Pumpkin patch visit and carving party with Oma & G-Pa

Finished pumpkins - Jeff, Cole, Haley and G-Pa's

Little man Holden

We had a quick visit from our little buddy Holden last weekend. I can't believe how much he looks my sister and he's getting this gorgeous reddish-brown hair just like Harmony. Cutie pie!

Baby Bump: 33 weeks

I was treated to some maternity photos from another one of my fabulous photog friends - Koren Faust of Kaptured by Koren. I never thought much about getting professional maternity photos taken because it is hard enough some times to see pictures of yourself, much less when your figure is expanding weekly. However, I am glad I did because I want to remember just how special this time has been and how my body has graciously cared for and grown this precious baby girl inside of me. Some of my favorites:

I received this necklace from some of my very dear friends before I got pregnant. It says, "faith", "hope" and "love".
When I wear it I am always reminded of the support that surrounds us.