Protective Big Brother?

At Julia's 2 week appointment, she weighed 4 lbs 15.5 oz, so had officially surpassed her birthweight!

Eric held Julia for the first time this week, and clearly he had fun doing it. :) We can foresee years of protective holds on his baby sister...

Happy St Patrick's Day!

To celebrate St Patrick's Day, Tim, Nana & Aunt Heattie took Eric to the parade. The day was beautiful (if a little chilly) and they even got to sit with our friends, the Deans. It was a wonderful morning!

Introducing Julia

We are proud to announce that on Saturday, February 26 at 8:17am, we welcomed Julia Marion Schoening into our family! She weighed 4 lbs 14 oz and was 17 inches long. While this may seem small, for us it was right where we thought she would be. She is a very healthy and happy little girl!

Marion is a very special name for us. Marisa's maternal grandmother's name, she was the epitome of grace, style and beauty. There was never a more positive woman. Please enjoy some photos from the first two weeks of Julia Marion's life!

Welcome Julia!

Such an easy surgery! We even got to hold her in recovery!
Wrapped around his little finger...

Proud grandparents Nana and Papa Boo I don't think Grandma and Grandpa could have bigger smiles! So angelic...

And probably a little ornery.. Our new family of 4! Daddy's princess


Eric LOVES his baby sister!!

He helps out all the time!

And meanwile, Eric has been potty training! As part of this, he got a scooter that was promised to him months ago for the day he went pee on the potty!
Bright Eyes
Julia's first bath

Aunt Heattie is just a little excited to meet her niece! The St Patrick's Day parade means sporting some shamrocks!