SHE is here! Miss Bellamy Jean took us by surprise and joined our family on June 22nd at 6:20 in the morning. We had just been told by the doctor not to expect to meet our newest family member until next week, so when our little lady decided to join the world in the middle of the night, we were definitely shocked. But it was so fun to call everyone and wake them up with news of a new baby girl!
Here are a few pictures of our first few days -- whoever said that second children never get as much time in the spotlight needs to come spend some time around this little lady! Being the only girl grandchild on both sides and one of the few little girls even in friends and extended family is definitely making up for being number 2 in the family around here. And we were worried about getting some clothes in these first few weeks -- hah! This girl has been showered in pink already -- I think the stores probably had people waiting outside of them Wednesday morning ready to get their hands on the girls department.
Here she is -- all 8lbs, 3oz and 20 1/2 inches of her. She looks a lot like her big brother in those first hours, yet already looks so much like her own little person. It's funny how much they change every time you look at them for a while -- she has already changed so much.
Will has been absolutely perfect about her. When we called to tell him that he had a new baby sister he said, "Thanks Mommy." He has been so attentive and interested in her, yet has maintained his own routine and interests pretty well. He is taking his big brother status very seriously. :)
Checking her out with daddy at the hospital....
About once a day or so he'll ask to hold her -- here they are hanging out for one of the first times...
Two of Will's aunts gave him a big brother badge that we could not get him to put on. So Todd made it into a certificate that now hangs on the refrigerator. :)
Headed home to start our new lives -- so excited!
Proud Daddy with his baby girl...
So for now we are enjoying this new adventure of life with a little girl and embarking on the journey of being a family of four. We have been so blessed and continue to be amazed by the sweet generosity of those around us. We love you all so much -- near and far!
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We love the blog, and can't wait to meet Bellamy!!! She is so very cute... One look got a "Sha, baby!!!!" out of Toot (Cajun for omg, how so cute I just want to squeeze her) and Michael thought she was beautiful. He was blown away by big brother, Will...kids grow while you're having a life! He said congrats to all of you. I am delighted that her journey here was (it sounds) short and sweet. She looks like the perfect addition to your family. I thank God you are all healthy and happy...much love, Karen <3
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