Everly's Blessing Day

Sunday, September 22nd, we had Everly's blessing. 

The first day of Fall.

She was born the first day of summer. This wasn't exactly planned, but how neat?! So maybe something special will happen the first day of winter and the first day of spring...

It was a wonderful day. We are so lucky to have so many people who care about our sweet little Everly. 

I will get some pictures of her dress and shoes, it is worthy of it's own post

Everly Sue - 2 Months

August 21st Everly turned 2 months old.
she is a doll. and smiles at us all the time. she is the sweetest. i got her to giggle once and my mom and i witnessed a big laugh when she was sleeping. she loves her baths. she sleeps really well. she loves to sit up and see what's going on. if i got a dollar for every time someone would tell us how alert she is... we would be rich! and honestly... i don't get it - maybe because its our first baby and i don't know the difference. i can't believe i am a mom, but i love every second of it. she is the best!

Everly Sue - 1 Month

And these ones just because they are so adorably funny...

Everly Sue, welcome to this world

these next pictures are a photo shoot the hospital provided...

Everly Sue
Born June 21st at 4:48 am
7 lbs 6 oz
19.6 inches long

my labor didnt go anywhere near what i had planned, but i feel extremely blessed. i feel blessed for the incredible people that helped Everly and i along the way. we are so grateful that she arrived safely and that she is healthy.

40 weeks

June 13th - Due date.
She didn't make her appearance before her due date.
This is my last belly shot before I had her.
I was scheduled the following week for induction.

38 and 39 weeks

^^Thursday May 30th - 38 weeks^^

I noticed she dropped on June 1st. I was curious if I would be one of the women that did notice a difference when the baby does drop. and I really was. It was hard to walk. still is, but I am more used to it now. Its such a strange feeling. My midwife did confirm that she was dropped. So there is a sign that she is coming sometime soon!

^^Thursday June 6th - 39 weeks^^

I am for sure uncomfortable. Don't get me wrong, I still love being pregnant, but it's just getting harder and harder to move and walk. 
I love knowing that she can come at any time. It's a little scary, but more exciting than anything. 
I saw one of the women that was in our hypnobirthing class and she had her little girl, that made things more real for me. 
I have started to notice contractions, especially last night. 
She gets super active at night when ryan and I are hanging out on the couch. Ryan is already starting to play with her and it melts my heart. she kicks, and Ryan will try to catch her. he'll say, "where are you baby?... where are you?"... and then when he feels her kick he will say, "there you are!" it's seriously so adorable. 
Ryan's dream finally came true... the baby and I love steak.
We think we have everything ready for her to come home.  Let it be soon!
We can't wait to meet her!