She is Here!

Well, my apologies on getting pictures out there very quickly. Between moving 2 days after my due date and trying desperately to get settled in...enough...before our precious baby girl arrived and then on top of it some fun internet issues, it has been enough to set me behind a few weeks. But enough excuses. Our little Clare Kelly arrived on October 9th at 1:34am. She was 7 lbs. 2 oz. and about 19 1/2 inches long. Our little brunette upon arrival with dark blue eyes! Mom had to be induced on October 8th in the early evening because of amniotic fluid level worries. And after a short labor and super short delivery (though it doesn't feel like that when you're in the midst of it...just a sidenote), we had her in our arms! At 2 1/2 weeks, little Clare has put on just short of a pound and a half and is sleeping as well as a newborn can expect to be sleeping. We have all been getting adjusted quickly to our new routine. Hayden adores his little sister, always referring to her as "baby" as her name is a little hard to pronounce for him yet. He wants to play with her and give her kisses and always wants her to be around. We've been slowly getting out more and more. I'm learning to travel lightly to get out of the door. Purse, check, 2 diapers per kid, check, wipes, check, snack, check, sippy cup, check, nursing cover, check. Done. Its too hard to keep up with an eager toddler toting a purse, diaper bag, and infant carrier all the time. Anyway, enough of the jibber jabber. On with the pictures.







Welcome to the world little Clare!







A proud Daddy.









With my pride and joy.
























Adoring big brother.









With Grandma Vickie







With Grandpa John












With Grandma Toni
























Sweet little hands










Bright eyed.