Thursday, April 23

Introducing... Isabelle Reue

After spending most of Tuesday night not being able to sleep, we came to Lapeer Hospital at 3:00 AM. Later that morning, family arrived anticipating a granddaughter. Jamie's labor was actually delightful after the epidural :). By 6:02 PM Isabelle was here. She's nice and long at 22 inches. Her weight is, well, unknown. Officially she weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. at birth, but we know now that the weigh in was off. She was probably closer to 7 lbs. 10 oz., but with all the excitement, we (and the nurses) aren't exactly sure. Either way, she's a beautiful healthy baby girl, 7 lbs. 2 oz. tonight, and sucking everything like a pro. We are in awe to be parents and thankful for God's miracle-gift to us.

Here are some pictures to help you "get to know" her.





Tuesday, April 14

Just 9 days to go (we hope!)

The closet is stuffed full.




The decorations & furniture are in place.




The diapers are ready.



Classic Pooh is right where he belongs.



The books & toys are waiting for a baby girl . . .




who will arrive in her own good time . . .




Our last Easter as just the two of us




with questions,

fears,

anticipation,

and lots of love

we're ready

we think