Ellie’s Newborn Photos

Sorry but this is going to be a picture overload.  We did Ellie’s newborn pictures when she was 6 days old.  My friend Andrea took them and did such an AMAZING job!  (You can check out her other work Here) I am so happy with how they turned out and I am having a hard time deciding on my favorites.  The session started a little rough.  We stripped her down to do the naked shots.  First she peed everywhere and then she was wide awake and very wiggly.  So, I fed her and got her to sleep.  Once she was asleep, she stayed asleep the entire time. 

Love this one!

While we were in the hospital, there was a photograph in our room of a baby with these big flowers on her bloomers.  I knew I wanted some pictures like it so I told Andrea about it and she delivered perfectly.  I LOVE how they turned out!

Another favorite…

 

Go HOGS!!

Our Little Ballerina

 

I am glad we got at least one while she was awake!

Snug as a Bug in a Rug….

I love this one of her smiling and her little toes and fingers sticking out.

Ellie Harper Bailey

  I will have to post more pics of her birth later.  My dad and Marji were both taking pics with their nice cameras so I am waiting to get those (hint hint Marji :)

Grandma DeVaux

Grandma Bailey

Coming home from the hospital

Big Sister Olivia

Daddy and Ellie

 Madison and Ellie

Meet our newest addition, Ellie Harper Bailey.  She was born January 12, 2012 at 7:29 pm.  She weighed 7 lbs 6 oz and was 20 inches long.  This little girl made us wait patiently until her due date to make her arrival(she was well worth the wait).  I had gone to my doctor on Jan. 11 hoping he would tell me I was dilated to an 8 and it was time to have this baby.  Uh, not even close!!  I hadn’t changed from the week before and was still a 2.  I called Micha and yelled at him because it was obviously his fault and then I was just frustrated thinking this child would never come.  I knew all along that I would have her very close to the due date and I was fine with that, I just didn’t want to go past my due date.  I also didn’t want to be induced, I would rather her come when she is ready(plus I heard the labor is a lot harder when you are induced).  Anyways, I got up the next morning and decided to just have a lazy day and enjoy it.  My friend Andrea called me around 8:30 and I was telling her there was no change and I had no idea when this girl was coming.  As I was talking to her I walked into the kitchen to get Livy some food and there was a sudden “Gush”.  I calmly told her my water just broke and I would have to let her go.  I immediately called Micha and told him my water broke and to come and get me.  I wasn’t having contractions at this point and wasn’t sure when they would start up.  I jumped in the shower, got dressed, put some makeup on, made beds, and got my bag ready while I waited on Micha.  He got home and we dropped Livy off at Grandpa Bill’s and headed to the hospital.  I was admitted and the waiting game began!  The contractions started up so they gave me that wonderful pain medicine that just makes you feel happy and tired at the same time.  A couple hours later I got my epidural, but it only took on my right side so they had to redo it.  Once they got it right I was GREAT.  My mom & dad and Micha’s mom were there to keep us company.  Micha and my dad were doing their usual lame jokes with all the nurses that came in(they think they are pretty funny).  My doctor finally got there about 7:00.  I pushed for about 9 minutes(it felt like a whole lot longer!!) and our sweet little Ellie was born.  We stayed in the hospital 2 nights and came home Saturday afternoon.  Ellie has been an amazing baby!!  She rarely cries, eats great, and sleeps even BETTER!  I am hoping this isn’t temporary! We feel so blessed to have another healthy daughter. 

Madison’s Baptism

 

Madison was very excited about her dress and picked it out herself.  I had another one picked out but she didn’t approve.  I thought she made the perfect choice.

Madison with Micha’s Parents, her Primary Teachers- The Davis’s, and my parents.

This was the actual dress that Madison was Baptized in.  It is the dress that me and all my sisters wore on our Baptism Day.  Maddy was excited to be wearing such a special dress.  When she tried it on I asked her what she thought and she responded, “I like it except for this collar, it looks like an old lady collar.”  So, we tucked in the collar and she was happy. 

Madison turned 8 which meant she was able to get baptized.  She has been looking forward to it for the past couple of months.  I had been stressing about it for the past couple of months with a new baby on the way.  We decided to go ahead and set a date for January 7 (6 days before my due date) and go from there.  We didn’t have anyone coming from out of town so a reschedule wouldn’t have been that big of a deal.  The Baptism turned out wonderful.  Madison asked both Grandmas to speak and they did amazing jobs.  Micha baptized and confirmed her.   Her uncles and grandpas were also able to stand in on the confirmation (it was a large circle).  I am so proud of Maddy and her decision to be baptized and the young lady she is turning in to. 

Happy 8th Birthday Madison!!

Wow!!! How is my baby girl 8 years old??  She has grown up so fast and is an amazing daughter. She helps out with Olivia a lot!!  Olivia wants to play with Maddy 24/7 and Maddy is very good about taking time to play with her every day.  She is also a great help around the house(which has been awesome these past couple of months).  She does dishes, laundry, makes her bed, and cleans her room.  Madison has such an outgoing personality that I admire so much.  I was always very shy, especially in new situations, but Maddy thrives on being seen and heard wherever she goes.  Every time I go to her school, a teacher or worker always stops me and comments on how much they love Maddy.  Just today, I went and ate lunch with her and one of the teachers came up and said how sweet Madison is.  She said that Madison always speaks to her and asks her “How are you doing today”.  Madison LOVES school and learning.  She excels in reading and math.  Her teacher commented to me that if Madison wasn’t so social she could leave Maddy in charge to teach the class.  Madison is in her 4th year of dance and really loves it.  She has always loved music and is never afraid to shake her booty to the beat.  Maddy is very excited for the arrival of her new little sister but is glad she didn’t come today on her birthday(so am I). 

Happy Birthday Maddy! We love you!!

Christmas Morning

The only 2 things Maddy had asked Santa for was a 3DS and an Ipod touch.  She was thrilled when she opened them.

A Dora Bike was on the top of Livy’s list and she was so excited when she opened it.

I love that Maddy is so excited and happy to get clothes as gifts!

Livy also really wanted a “Huniporn Pillow Pet”(Unicorn).

 

The girls trying out their new DS games

Ready for Church.

We had a wonderful Christmas morning.  Madison came in our room at 4:00 am and I immediately sent her away.  She went in her room and watched TV until 5:00 and came back in and asked if she could open her stocking.  I told her yes and don’t come back in until 6:00.  She was back in at 6:00.  Micha and I finally rolled out of bed at 6:30 and woke Olivia up.  Olivia opened her stocking and then it was present time!  Olivia just kept saying, “Me want another present” after every present.  Both girls were very happy and satisfied with all their gifts.  I love watching the excitement and joy on their faces as they opened their presents.  Micha and I got I-phones for each other and we are LOVING them. My favorite gifts this year was my Dior Perfume and TOMS. TOMS are SO comfortable and I wish I would have gotten them months ago.  They are perfect for my prego fat feet!    After opening everything we had to rush and get ready for church.  We came home from church for about an hour(just enough time for me to get a quick nap) and then headed over to the Bailey’s to do Christmas with them.  We did our traditional “hidden money in bags of candy.”  I was the first one to find all of my money, what can I say, I have a nose for cash and can find it!  Overall we had a fabulous Christmas. 

Now we are preparing for Maddy’s 8th Birthday and Baptism this weekend and the arrival of our newest little one(due next week).  We are hoping she waits to make her appearance after the Baptism but I am prepared either way!  Maddy keeps saying, “I might be spending my Birthday at the hospital”.  For her sake I hope that isn’t the case.  January will be another busy and exciting month for us.