Mia!

Shelton and I are happy to announce that our baby girl has finally arrived! She made her way into the world at 6:28 am on March 4th. She weighed in at 6 lbs 11.6 oz and 19 inches long. I can't even tell you how amazing (and relieving) it is to finally have her here.

She is officially one week old today! I thought that I would be a little better about taking and posting pictures than I have been, but honestly, I'm just happy to report that we have survived! :) Who knew that such a little person could use so many diapers? My mom came up from Arizona to help us out as we figure out how to be parents, and I don't think that we could have made it without her. I don't know how in the world I am going to keep up with everyday life when she leaves. Things that I used to think were just a part of life- like taking a shower, using the restroom when I'd like to etc are now luxuries that I can only sometimes afford. :)

Despite the sleep deprivation and stained shirts, we love this little girl! I sometimes feel overwhelmed as I look at her and think of how lucky we are to have her in our lives. Thank you to everyone who has offered help and support both tangibly and emotionally! She's waking up, so I'd better go, but enjoy some of the pictures that we've taken!



Her first glimpse of the world, in the capable hands of Dr. Dewey.

The two most important people in my life. Evaluations.
Not sure what to do about the whole "light" thing. Doesn't she look mad? :)
I'm not sure why I like this picture so much. I think that it might be her chunky cheeks.
Birthweight.
I don't think it gets much better than this.
Our little family together for the first time. (Is my IV supposed to do that??)

Grams welcoming her 9th grandchild.

I did it!
Hopefully she'll grow into liking clothes.
Snuggling with Aunt Camila

Hanging out with Uncle Jimmy


Making the most of our hospital stay. Poor Shelton got to sleep in the chair.
I love her facial expressions when she sleeps
My great friend Sarah visiting us from the ICU whwew she works.



Getting ready to go home for the 1st time


An early aversion to car seats

It's a tradition in my family for my mom to give the grandchildren their first baths.


You'd never know it to look at this picture, but she really has learned to like baths.


She survived!

Looking cute in a new swing from Grams. The great outfit is from Beth Gordon (Thanks!) It's one of the few that fits her cute little body.
I think our record for keeping a hat/bow on her is like 4 minutes.

These are my favorite moments with her. She's so cuddly.
I tried to take some week old photos of her. I wish they did her a little more justice.
I always try to figure out what she is thinking when her eyes get as wide as they are in this picture.
Peek a Boo!
I love this little Girl!!!!!!!

I think that's all that there's time for me to post at the moment. Love to all of you!