Enter the Princess

Bethany Scarlett Sterner was induced on Tuesday September 25, 2012.  She was faster than her brother, being born at 1:05 pm.  She was 6 pounds, 1 ounce and 18 inches long.

 

Here is Kendra the night before.

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24-Sep-2012 20:29, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
 

Ready to go.

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25-Sep-2012 06:37, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 250
 

Her first not gooey photo,

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25-Sep-2012 09:45, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 5.5mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 400
 

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25-Sep-2012 13:14, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160
 

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25-Sep-2012 13:31, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200
 

Her footprints on top and his on the bottom.

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25-Sep-2012 13:26, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 400
 

Levi saw a picture of Bethany with some of the goo on her still and was a little weirded out by it all.

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25-Sep-2012 13:40, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 400
 

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25-Sep-2012 14:15, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 7.6mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100
 

The waiting room.

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25-Sep-2012 14:27, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 800
 

Accosted in the hallway on the way to the neo natal nursery to get all her check ups done.

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25-Sep-2012 14:36, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.04 sec, ISO 400
 

Nana was the first grandparent to get to hold Bethany.  She got there after work while everyone else had left for a break.

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25-Sep-2012 17:17, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
 

Grandma and Grandpa came in not long after.

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25-Sep-2012 17:55, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
 

Mimi came by with Levi later that night.  He was staying with her that night so they stopped by before they headed home.

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25-Sep-2012 19:15, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
 

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25-Sep-2012 19:15, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 400
 

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25-Sep-2012 20:01, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 5.5, 16.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 320
 

Kendra’s friend Eva came by the next morning.

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26-Sep-2012 10:08, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
 

We had her all setup in her pretty little outfit complete with accessorizing hat.

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26-Sep-2012 10:48, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160
 

Later Grandma and Grandpa came over to visit again.

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26-Sep-2012 12:01, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 7.8mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160
 

Her hearing test made it look like she was jamming to some music.

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26-Sep-2012 12:08, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
 

Big brother was a little more interested in her the next day.

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26-Sep-2012 15:31, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 250
 

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26-Sep-2012 15:51, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 5.6mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160
 

Kendra’s friend Elizabeth came by to see Bethany as well.  Her son Erik is in Levi’s class.

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26-Sep-2012 16:22, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160
 

Paw Paw getting some time with her.

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26-Sep-2012 16:48, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 7.2mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 800
 

Our friend Brian Ulczynski came by and tag teamed with his wife to watch their daughters and meet Bethany.

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26-Sep-2012 17:11, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 400
 

Brian’s wife Ann-Marie.

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26-Sep-2012 17:29, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 2.8, 4.8mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 400
 

Ann meeting the little girl.  She’s Olivia’s mom, one of Levis favorite little girls.

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26-Sep-2012 17:52, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400
 

Little sister.

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26-Sep-2012 18:03, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200
 

Flowers from Ann and some other friends.

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26-Sep-2012 18:15, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
 

She has a cute little smirk that she does a lot.  Here’s a shot of it.

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27-Sep-2012 12:42, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 800
 

Pretty little girl.

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27-Sep-2012 13:34, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 500
 

Ready to go home.

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27-Sep-2012 15:01, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 4.5, 6.3mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80
 

Home!

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27-Sep-2012 15:03, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 80
 

Big brother has really warmed up to the idea.  He’s always talking about loving her and wanting to talk to her.

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27-Sep-2012 16:38, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400
 

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29-Sep-2012 20:50, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 7.4mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100
 

Levi has a similar picture to this one from when he was in the hospital.  She’s 5 days old here.

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30-Sep-2012 13:08, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 7.8mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100
 

Kendra brought Bethany out for a little while one afternoon while the kids played.  It was overcast and windy out, so we just kept the kids from getting too close and it worked out well.

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30-Sep-2012 16:09, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80
 

She was sleeping from staying up to watch the Longhorn’s win late the night before.

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30-Sep-2012 16:09, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 4.0, 11.8mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80
 

Grandma came over to drop some stuff off.

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30-Sep-2012 16:10, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.8, 9.6mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 80
 

Sword fighting broke out.

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30-Sep-2012 16:10, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.6, 7.2mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 80
 

Just some of the crowd.

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30-Sep-2012 16:13, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 3.5, 6.3mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 125
 

The neighbor’s wagon has seen extensive use.

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30-Sep-2012 16:13, Panasonic DMC-FP3, 5.6, 17.9mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 160
 

Gabe trying out the green machine, which is made for older kids.

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30-Sep-2012 16:26, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.7, 31.2mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 200
 

Levi is always trying to convince other kids to sword fight with him.

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30-Sep-2012 16:28, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 4.0, 15.5mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 200
 

The green machine doesn’t fit him either.

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30-Sep-2012 16:35, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.6, 12.4mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 100
 

Grandpa sword fighting.  He was the purchaser of the sword, so if he gets hit its his own fault.

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30-Sep-2012 16:46, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 4.0, 4.8mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 100
 

Brock found out pumping up tires to 40 pounds of pressure when you way 60 pounds is hard.

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30-Sep-2012 16:46, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.2, 10.8mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100
 

Grandpa was a bachelor for most of his life, but now he’s helping with two grandkids, so he’s gaining experience fast.

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30-Sep-2012 17:13, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.0, 5.4mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100
 

Finally, Tyler feels he needs more attention in the midst of all of this.

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30-Sep-2012 17:14, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, 3.2, 10.8mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100
 

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