Only Treats at Mimi & Pompa's House

How fun was our 1st "Baby" Halloween?!  The kids went to dinner together (yes, the 6 of them, car seats and all).  Then it was off to our house for a quick visit and lots of kisses!

It's amazing how big Kase looks sitting next to Cristiano.  They don't stay in that infant stage very long.  Below are some pictures that have been either on Instagram, Facebook or sent via text message.  Today's technology is amazing!  It used to be we had to wait a week to get pictures developed.  Now, the kids just post them and WALLAH!

 Love this onsie!

 Young Frankenstein!

 Cousins and best friends!

 Pompa has his little "K" Dog!

My three boys!

 

I had to add a few picture of my other two

children.  Jaycee went to a party and Jonah handed out candy.

 MEOW!

 

 Only TRICKS from this boy!

 Sunday morning at New Harvest!

 Uncle Joe is the BEST!

 Out to dinner at Famous Dave's

(Cristiano's first night home)!

 Happy boy!

 Wardrobe change....Little Mr. Pumpkin!

 Mimi loves you, sweet one!

 Our little bundle!

 Bath time for Baby!

 Sleep tight, precious one!

 Isn't this the cutest picture EVER?

 If you turn this picture upside down,

you will see the RIBERA SCOWL!

 Night, night, little stinker!

My little Eskimo Pie xoxo

Cristiano Maloney Ribera

Doesn't seem possible to have 2 grandchildren in less than a 3 month span.  We went from zero to two in a heartbeat.  SO EXCITING!

Jenny and Jordan were scheduled to have a C-section at Fresno Community Hospital at 7:30am, October 25.  They were supposed to be there around 5:30 to get prepped and surgery would begin at 7:30.  Mitch and I arrived at 7:00 and got to spend 1/2 hour with them and Sandra, Jennie's mom.  Jennie seemed unusually calm.  I really felt God had answered our prayers as she was very nervous about the procedure.  Now, Jordan on the other hand, was noticeably NERVOUS! 

Fresno Community Hospital is a little tighter ship than Clovis Community Hospital.  They only allow one person in the delivery room, so Sandra couldn't go in and be a part of the "team."  We were very fortunate to have a family friend deliver the baby.  Dr. Jeff Thomas took over Jennie's case after the blood clot developed in her leg.  It was so nice to know she and Jordan were in good hands.

 

Sandra, Mitch and I went down to the cafeteria to wait for the good news.  The nurses told us it would be a 15 minute procedure, with 45 more minutes in the delivery room and 2 hours in the recovery room before we would get to see the kids and our baby.  That's a LONG time! 

 

The delivery actually began at 7:45am and our baby was born at 7:58am.  It was funny because we hadn't heard from Jordan and all of a sudden, Dr. Thomas walked in the cafeteria.  He told us everything went perfectly and mom and baby (and dad) were doing great!  Then, the texts and pictures started coming.........

6 pounds 15 ounces and 19 inches long......... Welcome Cristiano Maloney Ribera.  Absolutely perfect! 

 

We had to wait until 10:45 before we could go up to the room to see any of our kids.  Then,

unfortunately, only 3 people were allowed in the room at a time.  Sandra and Eva (Jennie's grandma) went first and about 1/2 hour later, Mitch and I got to go.  What a little treasure!

Oh, yes, he's a little cutie!  Cristiano has Jordan's chin for sure and he has Jennie's mouth.  We'll see if he has Jordan's dimples and triple rolls on the back of his thighs...HA!

 Proud Papa and Pompa!

 Mimi in the ZONE!

 Surprise visit from "Gigi" (Mitch's mom).  Cristiano is trying to open his eyes!

 I HAD to throw this picture in.......yes, it's Jordan's hospital picture!

Uncle Joe, rounding out the day!

 

What unspeakable joy is awaiting our kids as they journey down the path of parenthood.  No, it's not easy, but it's one of God's greatest gifts to us!  Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for the privilege to share these precious moments with my kids.  I am one blessed Mimi!