First Visitors

We had lots of family come visit Amelia in the hospital after she was born.

 The 1st one at the hospital anticipating your arrival at 3 something in the morning was Aunt Tara.

 Mom-mom got to the hospital as soon as she could in the morning after Jack woke up. She had come to stay with Jack when we left for the hospital.

 Aunt Hannah took the day off of school to come visit you for the 1st time.

 Uncle Brantley

 Great Grandfather, Papa - he sang you hymns and prayed a blessing over you.

Great Grandmother, Mimie

 Great Grandmother, Grandy

 Uncle Jacob

 Cousins - Calahan, Korbin, Dylan, Oliver

Friend Stefani

 Cousins Hollen & Ledger

 Aunt Dina

 Aunt Melissa

 Cousin Madison

 Cousins Preston & Mackenzie

 Grandfather, Pepa

 Cousin Camryn

Grandparents GramPam & Pa-Pa had been visiting us the whole week before you were born with hopes that you would arrive while they were here (and not arrive 5 days late as you did.)  They had to leave on Sunday for Pa-Pa to go have surgery Monday morning.  Of course right after they left, within 24 hours you were born. Silly girl!  They came back to visit you as soon as they could. You were 6 days old when they first held you.

Grandfather, Pa-Pa

The Hospital Stay

We stayed at the hospital 2 nights. 

 More thumb sucking...

 An early morning rock in the rocking chair with his baby girl.

 Amelia's first hair bow!

 Jack found the tv remote control and did not want to put it down!

 Snuggling with mom (and the remote) in the hospital bed.

 She likes her paci, just like big brother.

 Just what he has been waiting for...

 ...a baby girl

 .....a steak and lobster celebration dinner

 ...and a big slice of chocolate cake!

 Going for a walk in the hall

 Flowers from the Choir

 What a precious face! Love those cheeks!

Amelia Joy is Here!

Our daughter, Amelia Joy is here! She was born early Monday morning, November 26, 2012 at 3:35am. She weighed 8 lbs 9oz and was 21 inches long.

 Here is a glimpse into what Amelia's Birth Day looked like.

 Welcome to the world Amelia Joy!

 Proud Daddy

 Happy Momma

 Sucking her thumb

 I think he is in love!

 Jack's first time to meet his baby sister

 Me and my 2 kids!!!

 Our family of 4

 Daddy with his 2 babies!

 Jack got a baby doll of his own to take care of. He likes feeding it with its bottle.

 Hannah, Mom-mom, and Jack watching through the front nursery window as Amelia got her first bath.

 Getting all clean!

 She was very calm for her first sponge bath.

 Now that she is all clean she was able to wear her first shirt!

 We put a card with a picture of Jack in Amelia's bassinet so she could see a picture of her big brother. 

 Holding Daddy's finger

 Jack was very excited to see his little sister!  He came into the room excited, laughing, waving, and giving kisses.  He was a bundle of energy for sure!

Swaddled and ready for a good nights sleep (or of waking to eat every hour)