Night Before Reese's Arrival - Mark and Rod's Gift
Ronin knows something is up tonight.
Rod and Mark bearing gifts of Panera goodness
Getting the nursery ready
Early morning induction -- so far, so good.
Last minute Thank You notes
Still feeling good, for now.
Uhm okay that's a bad one.
Just after the epidural...chillaxin.
Oma and DitDit arrive, bearing gifts.
A brand new Reese Michelle, 15 minutes old
Grabbing Auntie Beth's finger
Reese and Auntie Beth
All cleaned up for Mom and Dad
The most beautiful thing I've ever seen
not enough words
take a good long look
in love
happy mommy, healthy baby girl
9/13/2007
daddy's girl (she'll totally own him!)
Eyes only for Daddy
Taking it all in
Still in awe
Momma's girl
Such pixie-like features
Just can't get enough of her.
First bath and evaluation
Good work...now for some rest
...and now for a late night veggie wrap...
Dozing comfortably in a warm cradle
Day 2 - sleepy girl 9/14/2007
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intense dreaming?
Oma holds Reese 9/14/2007
Ditdit and Reese 9/14/2007
Blanket full o' baby (thanks Mark and Rod!)
Just a stunning little girl
Let the puns begin (thank you Smiths!)
maybe in a few years, she'll enjoy these confections
mmm Momma might eat that one later
a little sunshine for the girl
Day 3 -- Meet my Life Coach Fred 9/15/2007
Reese and Fred 9/15/2007
Napping with Momma 9/15/2007
All this birthin' wears us out. 9/15/2007
still very comfortable on this super soft blanket
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getting burped 9/15/2007
uhm... erp!
I'll gnaw your hand! 9/15/2007
almost done.
Great Success!
Grandma, Auntie Beth, and Chica with the Reese Bundle
Smile, except for you Chica
Oma's in loooove
a little tummy time and a back rub 9/17/2007
sunbathing with Momma 9/17/2007
sunshine girl 9/17/2007
so relaxing and warm in the sun 9/17/2007
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disgruntled nap face 9/17/2007
sleeping faces are the best 9/18/2007
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Exhausted Momma, contented baby girl 9/18/2007
Day 6 Nap Faces 9/19/2007
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The Ladies in Pink
Well, three of us are happy! 9/19/2007
Day 7 : Morning is always a good time 9/20/2007
Waiting for my breakfast, getting a little sunshine 9/20/2007
9/20/2007