A Visit from the Chin Family

Jacob was delighted by his new cousin


Chloe was a champ at holding Evie


Aunt Kim supervises her kids and her new niece

We were so glad the Chin Family could come for a visit

Aunt Kim, Jacob and Baby Evie

My sister Kim brought her family to meet the new addition on August 15 & 16. While having a 7 year old, 4 year old, 2 year old and newborn in one house at the same time was a little overwhelming, I'm so glad my niece and nephews were able to meet their new cousin. Jacob was especially taken by Miss Evie and begged all day to see and hold the baby. Blake and I look forward to many more meetings between our families in the future :-)

Grammy Mallard's Visit

Sleeping in Daddy's lap


Grammy Mallard showed Mommy how to give me a bath


Loving my first "real" bath


Look how well I hold my head up at just 12 days!


Grammy Mallard's got me

Blake had to go back to work on August 11 so his mother came to stay with me for a week. I was SO thankful to have her help as I was still very tired and sore from the birth and still trying to get the hang of nursing and caring for little Evie. She cleaned the house from top to bottom, filled the fridge, made us all kinds of goodies and just generally helped us with caring for Evie, changing diapers and holding her so I could have a break. Thank you, Dorene! You are the best!!

Hangin' at Home

Daddy-Daughter bonding


Love my little girl


First post-baby beer :-)

Grandparents

My dad came to stay with us the week before Evie arrived as he didn't want me to be alone when I went into labor. Evie's Mallard grandparents jumped in the car as soon as we called to let them know we were headed to the hospital to have her. My mother came up the Sunday after Evie was born to meet her newest grandchild and loved every minute of it.


Grandpa Kornegay with Evie


Grammy Mallard with Evie

Welcome Evelyn Grace!

On July 31, 2008, our lives were forever changed by the arrival of our daughter, Evelyn Grace (better known as "Evie"). I was a day overdue and more than 6 cm dilated, so my midwife and I agreed to check me in to Labor & Delivery, break my water and see what happened. They broke my water just before 2 p.m. and Miss Evie arrived just 5 hours later at 7:23 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lbs, 3 oz and 18.7 in long. I had a completely natural delivery so both of us were very alert for hours after her birth. Blake was a wonderful coach and was just beaming when he was finally able to see and hold his little girl.