Sunday, December 26, 2010

To Whom it May Concern...

Baby Aliyah decided to come to her family December 23rd at 12:27pm, weighing 6 lbs. and 13 oz., 18 inches long! We are pretty sure she is the most perfect baby ever born...ever. Here are some pictures of the last few days.

Checking into the hospital--my water broke a couple of hours before this...


The most wonderful experience right after she was born. I got to hold her for the first time...and it was just me, Dave and baby Aliyah


Our new little family


Baby Aliyah (we originally were going to spell it Aliah...but we think (and hope) we like it with a "y" better--Dave says it's for the Cougars!) How do you like all that hair and all those cheeks!


We came home Christmas Eve...a pretty good present under the tree!




Christmas Day


It definitely was not expected to have her come 9 days early, but we are SO glad that she is here and healthy. We LOVE her!

20 comments:

  1. Sarah she is adorable! Congrats! I'm so excited for you guys!

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  2. Wow! She is one cute baby!!! I love her hair and her cheeks and I want to come over there and just snuggle her. I'm glad everything went well and that everyone is healthy and happy.

    Two questions:
    1. Is that a stocking blanket?? Did the hospital give that to you? That is pretty cool.

    2. Is that a baby trend carseat I'm seeing?? Now I'm interested to hear your opinion of it!

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  3. Oh my goodness! She's just so precious. I'm excited to meet her!

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  4. Gavin came nine days early, too. I had so many things planned for those last nine days, but I certainly was happy to have that baby boy here! So excited for you--congrats!

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  5. So grateful I got to hold her tonight -she's a doll!! It's perfect how somehow your own babies are the most beautiful- it's so meant to be that way (I felt and feel the same with all mine!!)
    Ces

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  6. What a beautiful little girl. I love all her hair. Isn't that the best moment ever when you get to hold them in your arms for the first time?

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  7. She's SO beautiful! Congratulations!!!!

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  8. She is the most beautiful baby!! Congrats! I can't even tell you how excited I am for you guys and your adorable family! The best Christmas present ever!!!!!

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  9. Oh, and I have that same carseat...mathcy matchy!

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  10. I LOVE all the pictures, we can't wait to meet her. She is precious and so beautiful! I'm so happy for you guys!
    PS - congrats for having her on Joseph Smith's birthday too, how perfect is that?!

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  11. Oh I just want to kiss those cheeks! I am so excited for you guys and that little girl, cause she got some pretty good parents :)

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  12. Congratulations Card family! So happy for you - what a fantastic Christmas gift. And as an added bonus you'll get to claim her on your 2010 taxes!

    She's a real cutie, I just want to pinch her cheeks!

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  13. It was so fun to see you guys and the baby! She's an absolute doll! So glad everything went well.

    p.s. how the heck do you look cute right after delivery, amazing!

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  14. Oh my what a little cutie pie! Way to go...its kindof grose to have your water break but nice at the same time then you know for sure it's time!:)I am so excited for you and Dave! Now when you come and see me I can meet this cute little thing...no pressure to come though:)Congrats!

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  15. She is so adorable! We can't wait to meet her in person! Congratulations!

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  16. exciting news guys. what a perfect present and addition to the clan. she is darling, and i especially love her hair. you all look great. congrats!

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  17. Sarah, she is a little beauty, especially with all that pretty blond hair. I love that photo of you, you look so happy and pretty holding her in your arms for the first time. Congratulations, we are super happy for you & David.

    p.s. I'm very glad to see that she inherited the Layton cheeks, adorable!

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  18. Sarah, it's Ann Warner (Newton). I saw your blog through Jennie's. You have an adorable family! What a cute baby. And such a cute room you guys did for her! Congrats!! I can't believe all the hair, soooo cute! ann

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