Our daughter, Addison Grace

Ok.. I know this is 12 weeks overdue but I had saved this draft and kept intending to add it and finally just decided to post it.


This is Miss Addison Grace the day we left the hospital one week ago. Kyle and I purchased that outfit a year ago and it fit her perfectly. We bought it because it says "Little Sweetie." Kyle and I call each other "sweeetie" and we new we would be calling her out little sweetie. She looked so cute in it!
The labor and delivery process was pretty amazing. My water broke after our dr's apt on Thursday the 20th. I was at work and Kyle was at youth camp for the day. I called him then he came home and off to the hospital we went! It took a long time to progress but we filled the hours will music, watching Friends episodes and I was able to get into the jacuzzi tub (which was really helpful). My sister, Michelle and Kyle's sister, Lesley came to be a part of the birth process. It was wonderful to have them with us. They ended up leaving at 12:00 am cuz it was taking so long.
This is one of my favorite pictures from the labor. The girls are massaging my feet. Aren't they great?

Our wonderful Addison Grace was born at 6:30 am. She weighed 6 lbs and 10 oz and was 19 inches long. Pretty small and SO beautiful!


Here is our first family photo. We just can't believe how much we love her!

More to come of the past two months I promise!

Week 40 Update!

Hi everyone!
I am one day past our due date but feeling pretty good! We are both really excited to get to meet her and begin this transition in life! I have been going for about two walks a day and cleaning like crazy! Hopefully those things will get labor going. Today Kyle cleaned out the garage! It looks amazing! Thanks hon! You are incredible! I scrubbed and cleaned out the fridge, swept and mopped the hardwood floors, dusted the house and did laundry. Wheww! I was tired after that but the house looks great! Now to try and keep it that way for at least a day or two.
We have been able to visit with family, spend time together as a couple and also get some good rest in the last couple of days! Kyle and I went to see a movie last night and we really enjoyed our time together.
A couple family members are taking bets on when Addison will arrive. Some say Monday some say Tuesday and one even says Wednesday... who knows? She will come when she is ready to come! I am just excited to meet my daughter!
Here I am one day after the due date!

We will keep everyone posted as to when we go into labor and when she is born. We would appreciate continued prayers as we get ready for this new change in life. Thank you all and God Bless!

Week 38!

Hooray! We have made it to week 38! Two weeks until the due date. It is now a waiting game until we go into labor. Kyle and I go from moments of pure joy, excitement and anticipation to moments of nervousness and a sense of apprehension. We are sure this is normal for all first time parents. The feeling of one season ending and another beginning is very heavy on us at this point.

Dr. said on Friday that everything is looking good! Hopefully we will deliver on time! Please pray for us as we head into these last to weeks and get ready for labor, delivery and bringing our little girl home! Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive to us in many ways these last couple of months!