Monumental Moments and Memories

Elyse came home on October 11 and it has been such a blessing to have her here. Life with baby has been an adjustment but (dare I say it!?) semi-easy for Ben and I. We were so fortunate to have so much help from my mom and Ben's parents the first week, and now on our own, we are having fun being parents.

There have been so many monumental moments and special memories already. We took Elyse to her first doctor appointment and she weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces, and is healthy and happy. She loves to play and has gotten really good at tummy time, and she continues to sleep and eat well.

Everyday we continue to be reminded by her presence of how lucky we are to have her in our life and can't wait for more memories to share.

Posing with our pumpkins
Family photo at the pumpkin patch

Mommy and Elyse

Safe and cuddly in Daddy's hands

Tummy time with Mommy...she holds her head up so well already!

Her first bath time...Elyse did so well.

Our perfect angel, already posing cute for the cameras

The first family photo at the hospital

Happy Birthday Elyse!

Ben and I are so happy to announce that our baby girl has finally arrived! After a total of 41 weeks and 3 days that included 7 days of contractions, 14 hours of labor and finally a c-section, our little angel made her entrance.

Elyse Matilda entered the world at 12:02 am on 10/9/2010. She weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and measured 21 inches long.

She is the most beautiful most precious little angel and still can't believe that our little baby is finally here for us to hold in her arms. We spent 4 days in the hospital and all the nurses and staff were so wonderful and took care of us beautifully. It was nice to get some much needed practice changing diapers, breast feeding, and general care. We returned home on Monday and Elyse continues to eat and sleep very well...6-7 hours straight at night giving Mom and Dad some much needed rest!

Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes, thoughts, and prayers from all of her family and friends. We are so lucky that everyone loves her so much. Ben and I look forward to the next chapter of our lives.

Proud Dad
Her first picture...so alert already.

Her first bath.

All bundled up and ready for some cuddles

Elyse and Mommy

Our precious baby

Her going home outfit.

Her first car ride home.