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Our little firecracker

She's here!! And she couldn't be more perfect!

Miss Elsa Louise is having her first bath and her hearing test so I have a moment to write a quick post (with my phone) about our BabyBear, who decided that July 1st was to be her birthday.

This was my easiest labor and delivery yet and I'm still in shock that she came early. Sam and Julia are so sweet with her. I could watch them interact with their baby sister all day, bu of course that isn't very practical! I think it's going to be a good thing that we have four baby kittens to keep them distracted when I need to feed Elsa!

She was 8 pounds, 9 ounces and 19.5 inches long. If you saw Julia when she was born, Elsa is the spitting image of her big sister. I will post pictures from home as I have learned that messages I send via Twitter just don't make it through. I am savoring this time with just the two of us in between visitors as well as the incredible care of all the staff here.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!



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  1. EstherJuly 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!!!

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  2. Grandma RenaJuly 2, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    What a wonderful day! I got to spend the afternonn and evening with Sammy and Julia and got a grand daughter too. It was a very stormy night which just added to their excitement. They asked a lot of questions like "how long does it take for a baby to come?" but my favorite was--"what is mommy doing?" I told them they would have to ask mommy. I now have four precious little blessings. How can one person be so blessed. Grandma Rena

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  3. jenna - through mommy gogglesJuly 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Awwww, congratulations on little Elsa!! We'll be keeping you all in our prayers during this exciting time. Can't wait to meet her :)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Whoop! So excited for you! Such a wonderful early surprise. I can't wait to see pictures and hear all the fun stories that come with her being home.

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  5. jenJuly 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Congratulations! What a beautiful name ...

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  6. Homegrown TribeJuly 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh how wonderful! I am so excited she is here! Glad to hear labor and delivery went well. Enjoy those first few moments! Love the name! :)

    Brittany

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  7. ErinJuly 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Congratulations!! Elsa is a beautiful name and Louise has always been a favorite of mine. I am so glad she was an easy delivery. Enjoy the fourth with your firecracker!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!! Can't wait to see her precious little face!

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  9. LutherLizJuly 4, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful way to welcome in July!

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  10. MichelleJuly 4, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Congratulations on the safe arrival of your sweet baby ! She has a beautiful name and a wonderful birth date ! She is totally set if she ever lives in Canada as it's our birthday as well.

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  11. Kitty DeschanelJuly 5, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    How exciting!! Congratulations :)

    I was actually swinging by to let you know that I linked to you on my blog (http://lambaround.blogspot.com/2011/07/snow-in-july.html) but, understandably, it sounds like you're going to be too busy to get to it for a while!

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  12. HDJuly 5, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Congratulations!!! So excited for you! Keep those pictures coming!

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  13. LeahJuly 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Congratulations! That is a beautiful name.

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