Forget March Madness...Harlow Rose is here!

Early morning cuddles...

The 2018 Morin March Madness brackets are here!

Friday night we got a text that we had been waiting for...Meg's was starting to chart her contractions. Saturday morning, St. Patty's day, we got another test at 5ish am. Chad and Megs were admitted into Troy Beaumont and Baby Z. was on the way! Ben was the first to arrived. The hospitals still have a ban from kiddos to come and visit because of the flu so I was frantic with excitement at home looking for a babysitter at 7:30 Saturday morning! Chances were not looking good but Bria to the rescue! She made it here by 8:30 and I was so blessed to be able to go to the hospital as well.

Awwww, I love these two. Ben is so, so proud of his sister.

We were all in the waiting room and as Mom and Stan got off the elevator we heard the nursery jingle to signal a baby had born. We weren't positive it was Baby Z. but we all had a pretty good hunch. A little later, sure enough, Chad Dad came down the hallway with the exciting new...Harlow Rose has made her debut!

Chad handed us each this announcement and that's how we found out it's a GIRL!!!

Here first round of stats:

All the feels...

The proud grandparents! Grandpa and Grandma Zelinski and Uitti! YAY!!

Mama Megs, making it look so easy. You rock, sister. Twenty minutes of pushing and you deliver a perfect, beautiful angel. We are beyond proud and happy for you!

 Harlow, we are so thrilled that you are here baby girl.

 Look at that perfect face and already she has flowing, beautiful Aveda hair! 

 Papa and Grandma U. welcome their 5th grandbaby!! They are pros at this!

 I get to be an Aunite!!! I LOVE her!

Chad's twin brother, Ryan, meets Harlow!

 Chad Dad in love with his little girl...

 A beautiful family of 3!

Ben was so patient but he was chomping at the bit to hold her. She is so, SO sweet!

 I posted lots of pics of my Ben with Harlow. Ben has been anticipating and praying for this moment for a long time. Ben, you are so full of love for your family. I love you.

 Great Grandma Budd, Great Aunt Cathy, and Great Uncle Tom meet sweet Harlow!

On Sunday, Ben and I  took turns going up to the hospital. Thank goodness we are co close! Ben took Elle and Drew to swim. He took this pic and it made me laugh. They are FIRST in line to go in for their lesson. This has NEVER happened. Funny, they are first when I am not there. Call it like it is...I am not the punctual one of the group.

Luke and I were off to his school's Mother/Son bowling! I LOVE this sweet boy. I can't believe that I was in the hospital with him almost 8 years ago holding him for the first time. I love you so much Luke.

Luke with his buddies Jon and Brayden.

Ben took off for the hospital. I was stacking the dishwasher when I saw these three start a game of street hockey. Harlow, we need you home sweet girl...Ellie needs a girl on her team :)

 Drew, look at that smile!

Finishing up winter...We think?!

 Ellie's 1st Daddy/Daughter Dance!! She was SO excited for this special dance with Ben. The original night was canceled due to a snow day that day at her school so she was ready to go when the night arrived!

Ben picked her up at the door. (Teaching her the ways to be treated right!)

I am unsure how hearts are created to love so much but my heart was bursting during these pics. Both of them were just so excited!

 A pretty corsage on our beautiful girl and dance moves are underway!

Her boys love her so much. Notice Drew in his shorts. One funny things about this little man. If he is home or when he does get home, the VERY FIRST thing he does is change into shorts. He calls them his "shorty's" and he is insistent on wearing them.

 First off, a special dinner with Dad at McDonald's!

 Then off to the dance at her school! Here are some pics Ben took of Elle with her girls. :) I love seeing her make such special friendships. 

 AND here is my view back at home with these 2 crazies! Yes, Luke has on Drew's pajamas...5 sizes too small. As our little girl was stealing her Dad's heart for the night, these 2 were stealing mine with their shenanigans!

 What a night!

Earlier that day, Meghan happened to be at Drew's school with Zaydee, and sent me this pic. He got a silver medal in one of the Olympic "events" they were hosting that day. That face.

Next morning, off to swim school! I have to figure out how to download videos again on here! Luke has mastered the breast stroke, the back stroke, and almost mastered the dolphin kick. Elle is also swimming the whole lane of the pool now as well in both the breast stroke and back stroke. Drew is killing it in jumping under water and with his kicks and pulls. 

 Then to Frankenmuth to celebrate Grandma Uitti on her birthday! Happy birthday, Gma! We love you!

 That week, we had some spring weather! Off to the park and bike rides for us. Ellie was a little rusty at first on her 2-wheeler but picked it back up quickly on our way to the park.

 Friday, Papa U. surprised Ben and Luke with tickets to the UvM men's hockey game. Luke was able to bring his buddy Jon along too!

 Back at home we had fun going to the kids' International Festival at their school! Then, Ellie wanted to sleep with Drew for the night. :)