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Sorry for the lapse in blogging (as if I was consistent before Elsie was born, HA!).  Anyway, here are some updates from our summer:

Jude's first day of pre-k. 

Most recently, Jude started Pre-K.  He goes Monday and Wenesday, and he loves it, I think.  He's pretty exhausted when he gets home, and usually wants to take off his clothes, sit on the couch and watch a show...


Below are some baby pictures of Elsie that were taken by a friend of mine who is a professional photographer.  She did an amazing job.  Elsie was 12 days old in these....

And, here are a few of other happenings this summer....

Greta and Elsie in their twin dresses

Elsie's first bath...she liked it.

Greta and Elsie

Greta feeling pretty in her hat.

Jude's shaving cream paint masterpiece

Elsie, getting chunkier....

Getting ready for church

Ready for another Sunday, almost 3 months!

Meet Elsie Colleen!

Hi Everyone!

Well, it's been a LONG time since we've posted.  Sorry about that.  We have much to catch up about, but Elsie's arrival last Sunday morning is the occasion for this post!  She was born May 27th, is 6lbs, 8 oz, and 19 in long.  She is a delight to us all, and we couldn't be more thankful for her.  Our other kids have welcomed her into our family with lots of excitement.  As our third child, we've been a little behind about posting and putting pictures on facebook, etc.  But, here are some pics of her first four days:

Sleeping after her first bath...

Meeting Jude and Greta

Eyes open!

More sleeping

Daddy love...

Headed home!

Meeting cousin Asa who just got home from the hospital too!

Proud brother

Jude's sharing his blue blanket...

These guys are pretty cool!

Well, life is pretty crazy around here.  We are so blessed!  Troy also gets to take the whole month off (ish).  My parents just got here to visit, so we have lots of fun and lots of help. 

In other news, Jude just finished his first season of T-ball.  Here are some photos of his last game a couple weeks ago:

 

Love you all!

The Schukenchts

Christian Mama's Guide...

Hi everyone! This week, Troy's sister's book, The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby, is free on Kindle at amazon.com!

Here's a link: Christian Mama's Guide

Go download it and share it with any friends who are expecting! It's a fun read.

Hope everyone had a blessed Easter!

Some Pictures!

Ok, so somehow uploading pictures has become a rare activity in our home...poor baby #3 will probably have no evidence of most of her early childhood. Anyway, here are some pictures from the past few weeks...

Jude, a couple days before Christmas, with his and Greta's new bears.

Greta, Christmas morning.


Greta Christmas morning, in her new dress up outfit. Our 17-month-old daughter is crazy about dress up clothes. She chases us around with them to help her put them on. Oh boy...


Jude with his new birthday bath paints...he turned 4 on Jan. 21st!

Jude and Greta


Jude with his friend Olive on a hike in the Austin Greenbelt.


Jude, Olive and Olive's dad, Brian.

It's a......

Hi again!

Here are the top 5 reasons I am excited to have another little GIRL!!!

1. (Is it bad that this is the first thing that comes to mind?) I get to dress two little girls each day! It's like playing dolls, but for grown ups. I know it will only last a little while before they have opinions, but it's still so fun!

2. I don't have to re-paint the nursery. There are big beautiful flowers on the wall. It would've been sad to paint over them.

3. In my experience so far, girls sleep through the night months earlier than boys. I know it's just my experience, but I can be hopeful right?

4. We don't have to try and name a boy (a difficult feat for us). At least for now.

5. Greta and baby #3 will be very close in age, and hopefully have tons of fun together.


Well, we're definitely excited for lots of reasons. The best news is that our baby is healthy and so beautiful. I am in love already! God is so good. We're very thankful, and we're trusting God to help Jude be thankful for another sister soon!