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I was due January 5th. I didn’t think I’d last that long, but I didn’t imagine that our new bundle of joy would arrive on Christmas Day!
But arrive she did, and what a sweet Christmas surprise! I still can barely believe we have another baby in the house. She gets showered with love everyday by her siblings, who are excited to have her join our family.
We have enjoyed the Christmas break and Josh being home from work. We’re thankful for my mom who has helped out and family that were in from out of town who got to meet Ava. And we’re super thankful for the amazing meals so many wonderful friends have been dropping off!
We’re getting used to our new normal and loving almost every minute of it.
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She’s just as sweet as can be. Love those little arms that stretch just to the top of baby’s head. Precious pictures. We’re so happy for your family. Looking forward to meeting Ava Claire. (Was she named for someone in the family?)
Love. She is beautiful. Congratulations again!
She’s perfect!! Congratulations:)
Oh what a lovely lovely christmas present!!! he is adorable
Congratulations!!!
Oh my goodness, congratulations! What a beautiful baby girl. 🙂
Oh, I just love her already and can’t wait to spend more time with her. 🙂
Goodness gracious…I’m not sure I can handle that much sweetness. She is beautiful!
We love our Christmas babies too. There is just something about holding a newborn at this time of year with a sleep-deprived, aching body, and a fresh awareness of how far our Savior reached down to give us a hope and a future.
Praying for you guys!
Thank you all, and yes Krista, you are right!
@Zoanna, no, the name is not a family name. The boys have family names but not our girls. There’s not really a single female name in our family history I love, ha ha! Ava had been on my mind for a while. And I like what Ava Claire means, “life and light” or “life and bright.”
I love her! And her name is so beautiful – we considered a “Claire” for Noley, but didn’t find it fit!
She is absolutely adorable!!!May you be blessed greatly during this time!
I can’t wait to meet her!
Love you all,
Aunt Joyce