Here are some more....

We found this great beach just minutes from our house.

Catching the few last rays of the summer sun.

Beautiful.

These two were taken when Seb was just a few days old. It is still a rare thing to see his eyes open.

Our Little Mermaid.

Rya's first time holding Sebastian. She is really loving him already. It is really special to see.

We are all a little more tired these days... catching some sleep when ever we can get it.

Sebastian! September 7, 2007

Sebastian Richard Verbickas

Born at 2:06pm September 7th 2007

6lbs 8oz.

Sechelt, BC

The newest addition to the happy, exhuasted family.

My water broke Thursday night, I was on the phone to Telus trying to get the internet working! While still on one phone to Telus I was on another phone trying to find someone to come over to Gibsons and stay with Rya. It was very close and Auntie Jen saved the day by catching the last ferry with 3 mins to spare. Thank-you!

We drove to Sechelt Hospital (15mins) and nothing was happening so we went home. A few hours later I thought it was time to go back to the hospital. Minor contractions through the late night and morning. It picked up late morning and then it was time to roll at 2. With one GREAT contraction... Sebastian joined us at 2:06!

Big sister Rya and Grandma came in the evening to meet Sebastian. Rya was very excited and kept saying "Baby Seb, Baby Seb sleeping shhhh" Sadly Rya has a nasty cold and we wouldn't let her kiss him. That didn't go over very well.

Rya just couldn't get close enough. That has continued now at home. She follows around with her step stool to the changing, feeding and any other Sebastian action... not to miss anything.

She is starting to get the idea that Mommy and Daddo aren't as fully focused on her anymore but we are trying our best. I think there will be a lot of melt downs in the near future... from everyone.

We are settling in now and doing allright. Sebastian seems pretty chilled for now. He sleeps all the time... except at night. Grrr...

Richard is so very proud and thrilled to have a boy and a girl. We are told this it the Million Dollar Family. We are feeling pretty blessed!

It looks like Sebastian may have my colouring (yes!) Its only fair. Rya has Richard's, Sebastian should have mine. Can you see the brown eyes behind the slate blue? I can!

Yes, those will be brown eyes!

I have to say... I think we make good looking babies!

I am betting that this won't get updated too often... I will try my best. Someone told me that having a toddler and a baby at the same time is a lot of work.... Yes, I am a little scared!

We have lots of help and lots of Love... I just hope we have lots of patience.

Pictures of the new house to follow.

Rya's 2nd Birthday August 7, 2007

It was supposed to be an outside party with lots of fun and games... but, surprize, surprize.. it rained. Still fun just a little more busy for mommy!

Rya got a tea set which was a real hit! and baby diapers (prep!) and mini horses from Mommy and Daddo.

We took more video than pics sadly....

I ordered a safeway cake... ugh too much dye and icing... tastes pretty good though!

Rya's friend's Odin, Owen, Mathew, Nate, Grace, Blake, and Dakota came. It was a great day. Birthday number three will be much smaller!