It's a Girl!!!!

Look at that round belly!

Daddy trying to video..we want to be fair to the third child!

WOW is that attractive! Last picture of me pregnant with Carson.

Ashlea, Michelle, and Tracey keeping me company while we wait.

Jim, Tracey and Chris STILL waiting!

The cell phone girls...mom, mother-in-law and sis waiting to hear the news.

Our first look at Carson.

Look at Ashlea and Michelle's faces looking at me.

Our sweet baby girl!

There is the weight...she will hate me for this picture some day!!!

Already wrapped around her finger.

WOW do I looked tired.

Tracey went to Friday's and brought me everything she could think of off the menu!
Thanks Tracey!

Daddy got a salad!

The first time Reagan held her baby sister.

My family!

Big brother loves his new sister!

How peaceful is that!?!

After quite a few months of serious rib pain, it was time for our sweet baby to join the world! I was at the hospital at 6am on February 10th. After an EXTREMELY long day and a baby that wanted to stay up in my ribs, Carson Leigh Helwig graced us with her presence! It was 9:52pm. She was 8lbs 6oz and 21.25 inches long. My sweet mother-in-law was at home with Hunter and Reagan. My neighbors came and hung out with Ryan and I at the hospital. They made the day go faster and kept our minds on the prize! I am so thankful they were all there. Plus when things got really exciting in the delivery room, Tracey was taking pictures for me and Michelle and Ashlea held the cell phones so that my mom, mother-in-law and sister could hear everything. Hearing the doctor say, "It's a Girl" and the sweet first cry from Ms. Carson. We are so happy and very blessed to have Carson in our lives. She is such a happy baby and seems to be very content. Not to mention, she is Hunter and Reagan's favorite new toy!!

Hunter's 6th Birthday

The two Emily's

Alex, Tate, Hunter and Abigail

Abigail and Hunter

Daddy helping Hunter bowl.

Pizza time.

The Birthday Boy!

The two Abby's

The boys enjoying some pizza.

The Incredible Hulk Cupcake Cake

Look at that big smile...is he happy or what!?!

The lighting of the candle.

Everyone singing Happy Birthday to our Big Guy Hunter. Look how happy Ryan and I are looking our boy!

Charlie is helping Hunter blow out his candle.


I don't know who is more excited about the Ironman car...Hunter or Charlie.

The kids patiently waiting and trying NOT to help Hunter.

The bionic eye...used to magnify items on the TV from the Robinsons.

Animal puzzles.

A sponge stegosaurus to build from Abigail.

Alvin and The Chipmunks The Squeakquel soundtrack.

Our new game Zingo from The Cusicks.

Hunter laughing at the "kissing" in his The Princess and The Frog book.

Mom and Dad with their big 6 year old!

Hunter's birthday party was at a bowling alley this year. Since we got the Wii for Christmas Hunter has become quite the fan of bowling. He did figure out VERY quickly that there is a BIG difference between Wii bowling and bowling with a real ball. All the kids had a great time...as did the parents watching their kids!

Big Snow in Kentucky

Hunter was so excited to see deer in the front yard. They are always walking in the woods out back, but never up front where we can really watch them.

I was caught opening the door to take a picture.

And there off....

All cozy, ready for the snow!

Reagan showing me all the snow that was stuck to her gloves.

Hunter making a snowball to throw at Reagan.

Charlie and Hunter

Hunter, Emily, Charlie and Reagan

We got so much snow within a two day period! One day it snowed from the time we woke up, all day and into the night. It was so beautiful. Plus it was another excuse for me to have Hunter home again!!! The kids just played and played. Emily and Charlie joined them. There were snow angels, snow balls, and sledding. Not to mention Reagan eating every bit of snow that she touched. (As long as she stayed clear of the yellow "Mason" snow we were fine!)

Great Wolf Lodge

Abby, Hunter, and Reagan smiling upon our arrival to Great Wolf Lodge.

Had to pose by the "snowy bear"

Reagan loved the wave pool fountain, but stayed away from the waves!

What a cute couple...one of us has been either hitting the beer too hard or swallowed a basketball. Any guesses?

Hunter and Reagan's little sleeping quarters.

Reagan had to visit Hunter's bed at least one time.

The curly haired girl.

Hunter in line with Daddy for the water slide. He really didn't want to go on it, but was trying to be tough for dad and endured it not only once, but twice! Great job Hunter!

After Christmas we decided to have one more fun get away with the kids before our life begins with baby #3. There is a place called Great Wolf Lodge in Ohio about 45 min from us. It has a HUGE indoor water park, arcade, puppet show and lots of good food. We spent one night there with our neighbors. We had such a wonderful time. It was a great place to stay and the kids thought we were on a true vacation!