Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Introducing...

Claire Elise
January 9, 2012
7 lbs. 15 ounces and 20 3/4 inches

We have been blessed by the arrival of our baby girl.  She is perfect in every way and everyone's favorite already.  She beat the doctor into the world so the delivery room was a bit chaotic, but otherwise she has been calm and happy and the only real concern we have is that her older, doting brothers will smother her with love.

 Minutes after her arrival.

 With her very smitten Daddy.

 The only presentable photo of Mommy and baby from the delivery room.  
Claire's lightning fast arrival sent everything and everyone into a tailspin and decent photo ops were limited.
 
 First bath -- she was not amused.

Claire and her big brothers.  We are a very happy family.

31 comments:

Gerbera Daisy Diaries said...

Beautiful!
Congratulations!
Lovely name!

Megan said...

Congrats, you guys!

Sara said...

congrats!! So exciting!

Jay & Melissa Toleafoa said...

Congratulations on you new arrival. You have such a beautiful family.

Jessica said...

A name! I love it. And that picture where she's rooting is SOOO CUTE.

Cecily said...

Yay! Hugs to you and the boys. Now go back to sleep:)

Ilene said...

Enjoy your Baby Girl! Tonight my two boys were playing dress up with their sister complete with tutus and tiaras. You are in for such a treat.

There is nothing like falling in love with another little baby- especially if it is a girl :)

Kristy said...

Congratulations Linsey and Kenny. Claire is beautiful! Couldn't be more thrilled for you.

Tristan said...

Oh she is so beautiful Linsey!! I'm so enormously happy for you! Love her name too! Good choice :)

dana said...

she's adorable! And beautiful name. Congrats again!

Suman Family said...

i love the name claire! congrats to you all! what a wonderful new year you are having! can't wait to see all of your updates. she is beautiful!

Annemarie said...

So happy for you & your family! What a sweet baby girl!

Julie said...

Congratulations! What a wonderfully lucky and beautiful baby girl!

Adrianne said...

love her, love the name, love that she came fast! I can't wait to meet her!!!

Becky said...

She is gorgeous! Congrats!

Jen said...

Congratulations, she's just beautiful!

Lauren in GA said...

Awwwwwww. She is beautiful! I can see why Daddy is smitten.

Whoa...she beat the doctor into the delivery room? Maybe he shouldn't charge...I mean, clearly, YOU did all the work.

I agree with Jessica...the rooting picture is so cute.

Lindsey said...

Congratulations! She is beautiful!

skyler said...

Yeah for all of you!!! Claire Elise is a beautiful name. It just sounds ladylike, kind, creative, joyful, ethereal...love it!!! So happy for all of you.

Tiana said...

Yay!! Congrats. She is so cute. I am glad she is healthy and you are both doing well.

Robin said...

What a beautiful baby girl. Congratulations!

Lane said...

I think she looks like Issac in that first pic. But then like Caleb in some of the others. OH! I cannot wait to meet her. Love the name. Love you all!
~ Uncle Lane

Anonymous said...

Best news of the week! So happy for you all! I love the name Elise; it was on my short list for our girlie.

alisa and sometimes brandon said...

Hooray hooray hooray! Congratulations!

I'm sure it will be nearly impossible to prevent Caleb & Isaac from smother her ... I think it's the third child's right of passage. :)

Alexis Poelman said...

Yea yea yea!! Congrats to you all. She is sooo precious! And the name is just lovely. Baby girls are the best. Enjoy! Can't wait to meet her.

Lucky to be the mom said...

Congratulations! I don't need to tell you how much I love her name :)
She's a wonderful addition to your family...and my Claire was my first girl after my two boys...I hope you have the same sort of treasured relationship I have with my Claire :)
It's so fun to see your family!!!!

Karen (GiGi) said...

What a wonderful time for you all! Congrats!

Alisha said...

Congratulations! She is going to rock your world. And, Kenny doesn't know the meaning of the word smitten...yet. Good luck.

Sadie said...

CONGRATULATIONS! She is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the name :-). Best wishes for an exciting next few weeks with your newly expanded family!

Just US said...

She is beautiful!! Congratulations!!

Alexandria said...

Congratulations!! I am so excited for you and Kenny! Claire is beyond beautiful. Your family is truly amazing! Miss you guys and hope all is well.
love,
alex

 

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