Sora Jane

Everyone helped get ready for Sora's arrival. She arrived on March 12th at 12:06 pm - Happy and VERY healthy. Weighing in at 8# 5 oz and 19 1/2" long.

Her big sisters seem pretty enamored by her - especially when she opens her eyes.

The Shirley Girlies...

Little Sora at the hospital.

Her favorite place ... snuggled up next to her mama.

Tori and Laeni both try and grab the chair to watch a diaper change, a sponge bath, or anything else dealing with their "new baby." When we got home from the hospital, the other girls were pretty sick - Bry took Laeni to the doctor the next day and she had a ear infection and pink eye. Tori ended up in the doctor's office a few days later with an ear infection as well...so they have had limited contact with their new lil' sister...but suprisingly, they have been great with her arrival.

Bryan caught Tori reading Sora a story - being kind enough to show the pictures so Sora wouldn't miss anything :) What wonderful sisters Sora has!

Laeni on her way to the doctor. We have had some sad days, and especially clingly days, and many sleepless nights with all of the girls - but all in all, we're good and feel so blessed to have another healthy baby girl in our family, despite a few tears from all of us.

I think this picture sums up how we all feel about our new little one.

Welcome to our family Sora Jane Shirley!