Elijah Thomas Atkin - Day 3

 I just have a few more pictures from our hospital stay.  Can you tell we love to take pictures of this baby of ours?  On Sunday Eli got some snuggle time with Grandma and Grandpa Allen... 

 

Later that evening:

Elijah Thomas Atkin - Day 2

 My brother and sister-in-law watched our kids during the delivery and the couple days after.  We were so grateful to them.  They brought our kids by on Saturday to come see their new brother.  Lisa also took all of these great pictures, too.  It was so fun to see how excited the kids were.  All three of them couldn't stop touching him.  Elijah was a sport and didn't seem too upset about it either. 

 I still can't believe these 4 are ours...

 First pictures as a family of 6:

 I love all of the newborn hair on his cheeks:

Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Early in December we had our annual night with Santa at my parents' house.  We love our Santa!  My dad got some really good pictures this year.  It helped that none of the kids were scared at all.  Nate walked right up without being prompted to tell Santa that he wanted a "life-slaber" for Christmas. 

I love that face.

Natalie waited patiently for her turn and sweetly told Santa that she wanted a butterfly net for Christmas.  We just love her simple wishes. 

She even got to wear Santa's hat!

Elizabeth told Santa that she wanted an American girl doll and a telescope. 

Look at that beautiful smile!

Group shot of the cousins that were there:

Our family shot (with Santa and Mrs. Claus):