What the...? How did that happen?

Jared got Kaylee up from a nap to find her diaper like this:



We don't know how she did it.

Jared getting a beat down

Uncle Jay's new method of torture...

It's a known fact in the Starr family that Jay likes--well, more like delights--in pestering his nieces and nephews. It gives us all good laughs!

Happy Birthday Dear Daddy!

It was Jared's birthday on Dec 12. Kaylee had a hard time letting me wrap his presents, and a harder time letting them stay wrapped until he got home. She did sneak a glob of tape on the top of one of them when I wasn't looking. Of course she was excited to help Jared open them . . .

More hospital pics!

She still sleeps with her hands like this up to her face. I love it!


























Jared keeping himself and the kids entertained


















Ryan and Jared crashed on the beds while Julie kept me entertained and snuggled little Ellie












One happy Daddy!



























Off to home sweet home!

New addition

Elleanor Elizabeth Hains was born on Nov 2, 2008

7 lb 3 oz - 20 in

We are so excited to have Ellie in our family. So far she has been a super good natured baby--she hardly cries and she's been sleeping through the night...I almost feel guilty for getting such a sweetheart!










Kaylee has been doing surprisingly well sharing Mom and Dad with baby...Grandma is a little more difficult:) Ellie received lots of soft pats and kisses in the hospital...

I give in!

I'm starting a blog (thank you Alicia for the little nudge on the phone) ... We'll see how well I keep it updated!