Tyler Chase Born July 22

Well, he finally arrived after a week of waiting. But the wait was WELL worth it. I went into the hospital to get induced on Wednesday night, and I was dilated to 5 since Monday at my doctors visit. My doctor said she would be shocked if I didn't call her that night or early morning...well, she was shocked when I told her I had 2 hours of contractions on Monday night and then they just stopped. So we went with the initial plan to get induced on Wednesday night. I had zero contractions overnight...but she broke my water at 9am, had the epidural by 10am, and our big guy was born at 11:45am. So, once I stared contractions things went very quick.
I was shocked when he arrived and all the nurses said "Whoa, congratulations on your toddler!" They wanted me to guess his weight and I said 9lbs thinking that was big, well...he was 9lbs 15oz and 22 in long. Caleb was 8 lbs 15 oz and I didn't think I would top that and I did. We are getting settled and Caleb is doing awesome with his little brother. He likes to give lots of kisses and he loves to help me burp him.

Leaving for the Hospital

Tyler Chase born 7-22 11:45am

Caleb meeting his little brother for the first time!

We had some visitors in the hospital the day Tyler was born:

Grandpa and Grandma Krosschell

Grandpa and Grandma DeYoung
Aunt Sara
Cousins Ben, Sam, and Chris
Leaving to go Home!!

We were greeted at home by Grandma DeYoung who made us dinner, Scott and Heidi were there too they were so helpful watching Caleb while we were in the hospital, and then Marc and Jen stopped by, followed by Brian and Tara the next day. We are so greatful to have such a support from our family. Thank you SO much.

Aunt Jen
Uncle Brian
Aunt Tara
Of Course Big Brother Caleb
Getting Settled In

4th of July Weekend

Uncle Joey came into town for the week, so Caleb had a chance to hang out with his Uncle from Seattle. We're hoping to see Uncle Joey's Sarah (as we try to tell the Aunt Sara's apart) this week.
We drove to Kalamazoo to have dinner at Brunos Pizza and the guys went golfing. Caleb didn't go to sleep until 11:45pm!So...here he is the next day at lunch. He was SO tired.

The 3rd we went to the Hollyhock Parade. Caleb enjoyed the firetrucks the most, and he watched very closely and intently as they drove by (maybe a little confused).
Also on the 3rd we went to Cousin James first birthday party out at the Goei cottage.

Cousin James and his Basketball cake!

The 4th was busy too...
We went to church, then to the East GR Parade, then to brunch, and then to the Krosschells. Caleb enjoyed the sprinkler with Cousin James and Grandma.

Hungry Horse

June 10-13 we went camping at Hungry Horse with our small group from church. We had such a good time, although Jeff was not around much of the weekend because it was the end of his school year, and then he had Master Classes Saturday and Sunday. Caleb and I had fun while he was away.

We played a lot of games will all the kids

We went swimming

It rained one morning so we watched Movies

We took a hayride to feed the horses, Caleb and the red-heads enjoyed the John Deer Tractor...a lot.

Here are ALL the kids...there is 10! Next year....14!

FINALLY.....Parents get a break!!!!