Brinley

Well, I just got home from Colorado Springs where I was able to stay with Steve, Brittany, Ian and Brinley for the past week. It was a lot of fun and there is nothing sweeter than a brand new baby. I think she looks like Steve's baby pictures except that her hair is darker. She has gorgeous blue eyes, I hope they stay that color. Steve is preparing to deploy to Afghanistan some time in May so it was extra special to spend time with him after everyone else went to bed. He even let me win at rummy sometimes - what a nice son!!

Look Ma, No Crutches!!!

Ok, I don't have any pictures but I am off the crutches for three days now!!! I still have to wear the pretty full leg brace for another 4-6 weeks but at least now I have the use of my hands. It will make it much more fun to go play with my grandbabies!

I hate Physical Therapy (it hurts) but it is actually going pretty well. I have almost full flexion and I may be able to get it all the way straight in another couple of weeks. I even went to the gym with Jeff today and rode the bike for 20 minutes and then did my home PT exercises there. Baby steps. I have to remember that.

Brinley Renee Smith

Steve and Brit started a new blog which I have linked to mine. This is the first picture of Brinley but he promises he will add more soon. She came home Thursday in this cute little sleeper. I can't believe how much and how dark her hair is. My babies were all pretty bald and what little they had was so light blonde you couldn't see it!! I can't wait to go see her (ok, all of them) on Monday. Grandparenting is wonderful!!

I am a grandma again!!!

Miss Brinley Renee (that's right, I found out this morning what her middle name is) Smith made her appearance today, March 10th, at 9:35 am. She weighed in at 7 lb. 9 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Mom, baby and even dad are all doing well. Ian is excited to be a big brother!

Brittany's mom and little sister got there on Sunday and will be there to help out until next Monday when I will get there and get to stay for another week. I can't wait to see the newest Smith!!

I will post pictures as soon as I figure out how to get them off my phone.