I’ve got some really exciting family news for you today! I think you all know that Lauren is pregnant and expecting baby girl #3 and we are so happy to welcome her to the family. She came over a week early on Sunday, August 23rd weighing in a 6.4 lbs. and now they are home. I’ve got a few pics to share with you today, so I hope you enjoy. Thank you for celebrating those special moments with our family! If you’re on Facebook and Instagram, you’ve already seen most of these pics, but I have a couple of extra.
Lauren is Superwoman to me and gave birth to all 3 girls the natural childbirth way. This time, the baby arrived via water birth and I’m so proud of Lauren.
Meet Alexandra Rose.
We didn’t know what her name would be until she was born, it took them awhile to decide, but she’s named after her Uncle Alex who passed away in 2008. Alex is Lauren’s step brother, son of Bruce and he and Lauren were only a year apart in age. Rose isn’t a family name, they just liked it and Lauren always chooses a noun name for the girls so that she can find things to match them. Rose will be easy to find. Parker is Parker Fox and has all sorts of foxes around. Iris is a flower too and easy to find. So that’s how she got her name!
The girls got to meet their new baby sister and Parker is smitten.
I think Iris is curious about this big sister stuff, but she was all smiles holding baby Alex. Lauren said she had a lot of questions as to why her mama’s tummy is still big. That girl always has a lot to say and doesn’t miss a thing!
We are all smitten and can’t wait to meet her. Renee is heading down this weekend to stay for a few weeks and help out.
Iris Day Two at home with the baby. Lauren says she is still very concerned with the size of Lauren’s stomach, “It’s smaller, but it’s still big, mommy.”
What do you do with that child? She cracks us up.
And Lauren says she is doing a lot of this. She’s been home all summer and being very cautious at getting out and now has another excuse to stay home, so she’ll be on maternity leave for 3 more months. She may get to come home in a few weeks to see us, so I hope she can.
I can’t wait to meet this new little bundle of joy and kiss her sweet cheeks! We all think she favors Iris as a baby the most, so it will be interesting to see what she looks like as she grows. They are all cute girls no doubt about that!
Thank you all for being excited with me over our family addition, it’s always fun to share with y’all!
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
Congratulations to you all! Beautiful name and all the girls are adorable too!
Congratulations! Beautiful family and I love the name!
Congratulations! Yes…I think she favors her sisters alot. Babies are our gifts from God.
Our family grew yesterday as well….my nephew Evan said his wife had a baby girl too. She weighed 8lbs 15oz. Of course none of us got to go to the hospital…due to Covid….but we hope to get to hold her very soon.
Congratulations to you too, Sue, that’s great for your family!
So sweet and the same gorgeous big eyes as her sisters. Congrats to you and your whole family!
Congratulations to all your family. What a great time for happy news. Looking forward to more pics from your family.
Absolutely beautiful ! A blessed family indeed !
Congratulations! What a beautiful family.
Thank you for sharing. I hope you heard alot of oohs and aahs. Because I was one of them. Beautiful family you have. <3 Cindy from New England
Congratulations! Such a beautiful family!
Congratulations!such a precious family
Congratulations to you and your family!! She is just beautiful!! Thank you for sharing this happy time in your life! Three beautiful girls to spoil…that’s what we aunts love to do!! ❤️
Hope you get to snuggle with her soon!
So happy for you and your family! We have 3 girls, 1 single birth and twins on the second! They are now in their 30’s and are still simply amazing people. We feel so blessed! Please pass on our congratulations to all!
Congratulations Lauren! What a beautiful family you and Philip have! You’re an exceptional lady and I’m inspired by you. God bless you all! Vicki
Congratulations !!
Congrats! She’s beautiful! What is Iris’ full name? I thought she was named after your mom!
thank you! Iris is named after mom, her full name is Iris Renee, named after mom and my sister.
Congratulations Rhonda! There is nothing sweeter and more precious than a new baby! She is beautiful! Blessings to all!
Congratulations! What a cutie. Beautiful family.
So exciting, she is a doll! Congratulations and thank you for sharing these sweet girls. I feel like they are “ours”…… 🙂 Lauren is truly Super Woman. I am in awe that she has done three natural births!
Beautiful name for a beautiful baby. Love the family picture. Congratulations to Lauren and family.