Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Welcoming Brinley!

On February 28th, at 5:27pm, we welcomed Brinley Christine into our family. She weighed 8lbs, 1oz, and was 18.5 inches long. She was born on her due date, following in the proud tradition of both of her siblings (Kelli's organizational skills are apparently genetic!). The labor was fast and was definitely our easiest, yet. Kelli and Brinley are both healthy and doing well. Thanks to all of you for the many prayers that were offered on our behalf. We know that we've been richly blessed!


You can see in the photo below that Brinley is already a serious Harry Potter fan like Mom and Dad. She officially became the youngest fan ever after she placed a lightning bolt scratch onto her forehead moments before exiting the womb. (Not to worry, though, since the fingernail scratches should heal quickly...)


The most fun Brinley has yet had came when Allie and Connor came to visit. Connor's had a bit of a cough, so we tried to have the kids keep face masks on when they were near Brinley. The masks didn't last too long, but the smiles on everyone's faces did. At the bottom is a video of the first moment they laid eyes on her.






20 comments:

Chris and Shelly said...

In the first picture she looks like Allie did. But then the 2nd picture throws me off, but she's precious! I'm glad you posted so soon!!I really wish I could just teleport there for a a day! We love you all!

Sarah said...

Congratulations!! She's a beauty!

The Carlson Crew said...

Congrats, guys! Allie's face is about the cutest thing ever...she is going to be the best helper! Glad everyone is doing well.

stynxno said...

Wow! Congrats you two!

Danielle said...

Hooray! I can't believe you keep having them on your due date! She's adorable. Let us know when you're settled and getting stir crazy, I think we're about ready to resume some play dates.

hb said...

OHHHHH! congratulations! She's a cutie! Little chubby one already! so adorable!

Driel said...

Yeah!!!! She is adorable especially with her lightning scar:-) I loved Allie's response to the new baby. Kelli, you can roll over now:-) I am always so excited to be able to do that more easily after having a baby.

Lucky Larson's said...

you have the cutest kids! What a fun video!! congrats you guys!
Amy (Whitaker) Larson

Chad, Rachel, and Paxton: said...

Congrats! I showed Paxton the pictures and video. He made us watch the video over and over. He was intrigued by her little cry. It was so cute he was calling her baby sissy! I guess he is ready to have his own!

Hope said...

Kelli, you look so good! I love their faces when they saw Brinley. Man, Conner reminds me so much of Noah. Anyway, hopefully you have a great recovery, and congratulations on a gorgeous baby!

CorLesMarBoPiKo said...

She is adorable, congrats! We are excited for you guys

CorLesMarBoPiKo said...

We are excited for you guys. Congrats, she is a beauty.

Heatherbether said...

Congratulations! I love the name. I am so happy for your family!

Lisa and Alan said...

So happy everything went well. She's beautiful. Kelli that's pretty amazing you've had all 3 kids on their due date. Impressive!

Maren said...

Congratulations! I love the name!

joshandemily said...

Congrats you guys! She is so cute. Loved that video footage of them seeing her for the first time. Hope things are going well for you!!!

Gasaway Family said...

Congratulations! She is a beauty! I'm so glad everything went well!

Kyle and Tiffany said...

Congratulations! I'm glad everything went well.

The Williams Family said...

Congratulations you guys! Kelli I'm so glad your labor and delivery was quick and easy! I haven't gone into labor naturally yet but both of my inductions were pretty easy =). Brinley is SOOOOO CUTE!!!! I also LOVE the name Brinley =)! I hope you're doing well and adjusting to having 3 little munchkins. We love you you guys!

Amy said...

Soooo cute! You have very cute kids! These pictures and video make me so excited for my little to come in June. Congrats!