Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Surprise!!

We had a big surprise this weekend. Our little girl, who we named Avery Gale Doll, decided to join our family earlier than we expected. She was born 2 1/2 weeks early. She was born Friday, August 29th at 10:26 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. I want to write down the whole birth story but for now I will just add a ton of pictures so everyone can see our sweet new LITTLE baby girl.

Just home from the hospital. We didn't take the kids to the hospital so they were VERY excited to see their baby sister. They were waiting for us outside at Tim's parents house after church. They were jumping up and down when we started driving down the street towards their house.

Caden & Avery
Miles holding Avery. For anyone who knows Miles refused to hold Caden or Alexandra so this is a huge moment.
Caden, Miles & Avery

Our 4 kids. It's a blurry picture but it is the only one that I have of all 4 of them together.
First bath at home.
Alexandra didn't want to feel left out. So she got to take one in the sink too.
Avery's eyes opened!
Big sister admiring her little sister.
Avery: Monday September 1st. 3 days old.
Avery & Brittany. Tuesday September 2nd. 4 days old.


Did I mention she has long skinny feet and long skinny toes?

18 comments:

Brooke said...

Brittany - Congratulations! She is beautiful and I love the head of hair. Your kids look so sweet with her, it must be fun to see them so excited. I hope the delivery went well.

Jessica said...

She's so precious! I have been stalking your blog waiting for photos so I could tell you congrats! I didn't want to ruin it by commenting early. :P

Katie said...

Congrats! She's adorable, and you look great for just having a baby!! I hope you all adjust well.

Janelle said...

You've done good. She's a doll (wink, wink)!! I love all the dark hair and Alexandra's hair is CRAZY fun! Congratulations :)

Liz said...

She's beautiful! She has a great head of hair too!

Camelia Bradshaw said...

Congratulations Brittnay. She is beautiful and perfect. I hope she and Samantha get to be great friends growing up together in the same ward. Can't wait to see her in person. I love her hair too.

Adams said...

You look GREAT Britt! And those brothers sure do look proud. I love it!

Emilee said...

How exciting to have her here- and early, that's a bonus! She's beautiful & it looks like the other kiddos are thrilled with the addition. You look fantastic- good luck!

Char said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a beautiful little girl. Isnt it fun to see your older kids with their baby sister? I love that! You already look awesome. I'm jealous. I'm still trying to lose baby weight and my baby is quite a bit older than yours. I love the name Avery. We may have to steal that one.

April J. said...

As I said before I am jealous, 2 1/2 weeks early, with no problems...Congratulations. I love the picture of Alexandra looking at her. That is a storybook sibling moment.

Hayley said...

She is gorgeous. Great job Mom. Can't wait to see the both of you. Your kitchen looks great!

Rebeccah Mildenstein said...

OHHH CONGRATS!!! She is beautiful! I love what you chose for her name! keep in touch

Rebeccah Mildenstein

Michelle said...

I think you jinxed yourself into an early delivery by posting on your blog earlier in the week that she wasn't due for three weeks! She is a cutie and I love the dark hair. I'm glad the other kids are excited, I hope they will keep it up! From what I can see in the photos, your kitchen looks really nice. Congrats!

angie said...

Congrats Brittany!! She is SO SO SO cute!! And I LOVE the name :) My Avarie was just 4 oz smaller and the same length. I am so happy for you and your family of SIX!!!

The kids mom said...

Congrats! She is beautiful! Have fun with four, you have now caught up with the rest of us. Everyone looks so happy and proud, we hope everyone is well.

The Girls' Mom said...

Congratulations!!! She is adorable and I love her name! She is soo tiny, I love the pictures. Ihope you are feeling well.

Kati said...

So glad I got the see her before I left CA. I'm lovin' all that dark hair and the fact that your boys adore her!

Nicole said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful!!