Wednesday, December 31, 2008

she has arrived!

This is our beautiful new baby girl - soon to be named something epic. She has beautiful, big eyes and a sweet tempermant (if the first 12 hours are any indication). She didn't even cry when she got her first shot - the nurse looked at me a little worried and I told her "Don't worry, we are due for an easy one". She weighs 6 pounds, 5 ounces and is 18 1/2 inches short. We are all doing well and wanted to share our wonderful news with everybody. Happy New Year!


Here she is wondering who the heck I am...













Drinking her first bottle with gusto...















Poor, little, overbaked, cute foot...
















I'm pretty sure this was a shout out to her big brothers back in Utah...















A full body shot...

















Napping under the warmer...















Mommy Maggie...She's a champ.
















The nurses made her all pretty - I'm going to have to learn how to fix girl hair.





Can't wait for you all to meet her in person. She is a doll! Love you all!

21 comments:

Lori said...

I am in awe! How wonderful to see this sweet girl join the Nelson family. Jacob and Eddie are going to be amazing big brothers. We love you!

Unknown said...

YEAH!!

She is beautiful. You and Amy can take "How to do girl's hair" classes together. Amy is quite worried about it too.

Congrats. I hope we get to see her in person soon.

Lori said...

She is so adorable! I love the shout out picture- it's so cute. Congratulations!

bids2calvin said...

If she is anything like my girls she doesn't actually want her hair done. I buy cute little hair clips only to have them thrown at me or found chewed up in the couch cushions. Congratulations! Girls are great. I ought to know. I look forward to meeting her and Eddie for that matter. Time passes too fast.

Lynette said...

She is adorable! I love that last picture... purple is her color! Can't wait to meet her!

janelle said...

Oh, congratulations! We are so happy for you guys! Happy New year!

Love,
Derek and Janelle Wood

janelle said...

Oh, by the way, Derek and I have a private blog. If you would like an invite, please email me at organicpugs AT rocketmail DOT com

Shauntel said...

Melissa she is beautiful! I think she already looks a little like Jacob. My kids are excited to meet her. Shyann just stared at her pictures and said baby over and over. I hope that you are able to bring her home soon. Congratulations!

Island mama said...

What a beautiful girlie! I'm so excited for your family. Nothing like a little girl to add some flavor to those boys! Give Maggie a hug from me.

Julia said...

She is so beautiful! I love her with her little purple bow, that really is a great color on her. You're gonna have so much fun with her and she'll be a great addition to your family. Congrats!

Melanie said...

Congratulations! She is so beautiful. I love all that hair!
I hope you don't mind me popping in on your blog every once in a while! Mine is private but if you want to look at it, you can e-mail me at mel_j_10@hotmail.com and I'll invite you.
Congratulations again. She is such a little dolly!
Melanie Wilkinson

omyhana said...

Melissa & David congrats I can't think of anyone who deserves this blessing more than you two! Can't wait to see you both.
Love ya.

Lindsey said...

She is perfect, congrats to you all! How nice for you to have her all to yourself for a little while, I am sure there will be lots of hugs and kisses and a little abuse waiting for her at home from her brothers... unless only my kids act that way :) So happy for you.

Richard said...

Congrats to you both-she is super cute. I keep coming back to your blog to look at the last picture-it kills me.

Elizabeth said...

I'm so excited for you guys! Congrats, she is beautiful. :)

Wendy said...

O.K... I have to find a Kleenex so that I can see to write this to you. Words cannot express how happy we are for you all!!! Believe me, we know the new joy that comes from a little girl in the house! Dave... you're in for it - she's gonna have you around her little pinkie in seconds! Jacob and Eddie will be the best protectors for her. Can't wait to see more pics! We love you and Congratulations!!! We can't think of a better home for this new little adopted angel to have!

Penny and Dee said...

Too darling, congratulations to your sweet family, the boys are so cute together, LOVED the Christmas tree, sure brought back old memories...2 dozen eggs broken on the floor and my fridge! Love to all, Aunt Penny and Uncle Dee

Amy said...

CONGRATULATIONS! WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU FAMILY. BEST WISHES!!!

Kelly AKA Dad said...

Ooooooooooooooooh my gooooooooooooooooooodnesssss! She is sooooo cute! A little toe head like your other two kiddos! Congrats! That is interesting! I did a placement today and I find out that you are getting a little girl for a placement! That is greaat! She is adorable! Kelly Stohl

Beaner said...

Melissa and Dave,
I am so excited for you. Congrats and I hope goes well. I can't believe how old Jacob is! Good Luck and have a Happy New Year!!
Pam Bean

Island mama said...

Ok, I keep checking back to see if you've made it home yet! Hope everything is going great!