Seven Days with Mary Ella

One week old

Hangin in the bed with Daddy


Sweet kisses



Hmmm...


Sunnin in the nursery...she had a touch of jaundice

Too many bows Mommy

Getting ready for bed

Sweet smile

We have enjoyed every minute of our first week with Mary Ella. She is a beautiful, happy, healthy girl. She is eating like a little piggy, peeing and pooping with gusto, and smiling and making faces that make her Mommy melt. I know that soon the days and weeks will run together, so I want to try to remember as much of our first days together as I can.

Mary Ella,

Friday, August 7th: You were born at 3:19 in the afternoon. You were bright-eyed and recognized your Mommy's and Daddy's voices. You looked at our faces as we met you for the first time. We already knew you and loved you, but finally seeing you filled us with more joy than we could have ever imagined. Mia, Gigi, Papa, Oma, and Opa made it to Little Rock in time for your birth. Soon after you had more visitors arrive: Cole, Jennifer, Mike, Julie, Anna Claire, Trey, Ranjo, Chad, and Janet all came to see you that day.

Saturday, August 8th: Your family looked at you and held you all day. Everyone said what a beautiful girl you were. New visitors were: Lindsay, Reese, Eli, Tom, Renee, Hannah, Nancy, and Leonard.

Sunday, August 9th: You got to come home! You had many people anxiously waiting on you. Gigi cooked, and we all had our first Sunday dinner together. Everyone went home that day except for Mia. She stayed all week to help take care of you.

Monday, August 10th: You had your first bath, and Michelle came to see you. You really started to eat well, and we loved that you only got up once in the middle of the night.

Tuesday, August 11th: We had a lazy day hanging around the house. You snuggled with Daddy, had lots of smiles for Mommy, and loved talking with Mia.

Wednesday, August 12th: You had your first doctor's appointment. You are growing well, and you were so good during your check-up.

Thursday, August 13th: You had your first photo shoot with Aunt Lisa, Johnny, and Heather. I had picked out two outfits, but you were so good that we changed you five times and got sooo many cute pictures.

Friday, August 14th: Happy one week! Gigi and Papa came back to see you. They helped take care of you during your second week home. We love you so much baby! What a beautiful first week we had!