Sophie Raine....Eight is Great!

Riley, Maddie and Lucy at the hospital with

surprises for mom and baby.

New Little Sophie

Finally Maddie warms up!

"Sweet Sisters"

Sophie is here! She was born on February 21st, weighing in at 7 pounds. She has just a little bit of dark hair. She is so tiny and petite! Sophie is the fourth of four girls in Ryan and Julie's family.  You always wonder how many different looks these girls can come up with? Well... Sophie looks just like Riley.  It makes ya where Maddie came from because Riley, Lucy and Sophie look alot alike. But.....we will have to see if this holds true, little Sophie is just three days old....too soon to tell.   Sophie's middle name "Raine" is my great-grandfather's middle name (Alexander Raine Curtis).  That's kinda special....!   We are wondering what color eyes Sophie will have. Riley poses all these questions! Ryan (Dad) and Maddie have blue eyes, Riley and Lucy have brown eyes. Julie (Mom) is odd man out with green eyes. Riley has all the details down pat. Another one of Riley's observations..... the whole family has even-numbered birthdays, except Sophie....she broke the pattern. Julie went in for delivery on the 20th, but unfortunately she did not deliver until 12:30 p.m. on the 21st.                                      

Riley, Maddie and Lucy stayed the night with me. I had to keep them busy! We watched movies, made rice krispie treats and popped popcorn! The next morning we got up early and went to the store to buy balloons and a pink bunny for mom and baby. Those little girls were so excited to see their new sister! Riley is already a little mom.  I am expecting her to be the one to take care of Sophie.  At six years old she is already so grown up.  She can certainly take charge. When we got to the hospital Riley and Lucy were so enthralled with Sophie. They loved to touch her hair and skin.  It was so soft.  Lucy especially wanted to hold Sophie. Ohhh.....it was so cute. Maddie on the other hand took a little while to get warmed up. When we were almost ready to leave, Maddie decided she would hold Sophie for a few minutes. It is so fun to have such sweet little grandchildren. It makes me miss the years of having my little kids. MMMMM grandkids are so much fun. Eight is Great!!!!! Welcome little Sophie! We love you...