WE'VE GOT ANNIE!!!
Grace: We got Annie.Gardener: We've got Annie?Grace: Yeah!She's like the shine on your shoes,or hearing a blues that's great.Makes you relax,like a big tax rebate!We got Annie!Servants: We got Annie! We got Annie? We got Annie!Mrs. Pugh: And Benny Goodman's got swing.Bing is a king, by far.Mutt has got Jeff,and Eleanor, F.D.R.!Grace: We got Annie!Asp: We got Annie!Punjab: We got Annie!Asp: We've got Annie!Grace: We got Annie!(whispers) Annie.
John: We got Annie. Laura: We've got Annie? John: YEAH! She's like a copy of Ellie, a sweet little thing, the one we've been praying for since the beginning of Spring!
She's actually here and we are all in love!
John's getting dressed for the BIG moment! After trying to get her out the old fashioned way, they rolled me in for a C-section. Someday, I will share the two-day experience in detail, but since it only happened less then a week ago, I'll share that part later!
Let's celebrate the fun part!
Welcome Annie Grace Cecil!!!
Born @ 1:29am on the 27th of September 2008
Weighing 7lbs 9ozs and 20in long
Grandma Dieker is right there to put on her newborn hat!
Mommy Cecil is in LOVE!!! It is like a sweet dream that is happening in real life! I had these beautiful children who I loved. AJ, Madison, Easton, Brooke and Ellie. My life literally revolves around them. Now we have this new little one that we have been praying for for so long. The moment is here! We are taking advantage and working toward eternity!
The wonderful and very patient, Dr. Bruce Dorr. His vision to use the blood thinner is one of the reasons we have little Annie now.
A FEW AMAZING PICTURES OF ANNIE GRACE CECIL!!!
SMILE CECIL FAMILY!!!
The boys ran in the room and said, "Where is she?" They beamed the entire visit!!
Papa Cecil gets his first chance to hold Annie and take a look. When John's dad walked in the room he saw the board that said, "Happy Birthday Annie Grace Cecil!" Written by John. He turned to my mother and said that he hadn't seen his mother's name, Grace Cecil, in writing in a long time. Annie was named after John's mother, Anne and his sister, Leslie Grace. Two women who we love and honor.
Beautiful Madsion holding her newest sister!
Could Ellie smile any bigger?? She is STILL smiling, when she isn't fighting with her sisters to hold Annie.
Easton just held her and smiled and smiled!!
Hey cute Brooke! Who are you holding?
ELLIE STILL SMILING!!
Grandma Dieker who is one of the most priceless people in our lives. She was there from the beginning of this long, hard and very rewarding delivery!
We love Aunt Julie! She was feeling under the weather, so she didn't take any chances. She masked up and was there for the long haul. She held Ellie right after she was born while mom was in recovery.
Quinn came to visit her new cousin. Smile Quinn!! We love you!
Kenna can't believe it! She just smiled and held her! Then colored quietly as her mother loomed Ellie her first homemade hat!
Uncle Kevin and Aunt Melissa thought they were coming for a quick delivery. No such luck, but they are still all smiles a day later holding Annie!
Grandpa Dieker solemnly holding his 15th grandchild!
Hey kiddos! Smile away!!
Daddy and baby Annie!!
My oldest and youngest! I love you both!
I'm sure there will be lots that follow, but for now, know that we have felt all your prayers and love, each and every one of you. Life is worth living! The trials bring us closer together as families, as friends, and even as ward families. We have been blessed to be surrounded by people who love us and pray for our family. We have extended families who care for us in ways we could have never comprehended. This is the way life should be lived. This IS heaven on earth! Love Always,
Laura
11 comments:
She is beautiful!!! And you...YOU look fabulous! Congratulations! I can't wait to meet her.
She is beautiful!
That homemade hat is SO cute.
What nice pictures of your family with the newest addition!
Congrats : )
~Natalie
Oh Laura, these pictures just make me cry, you are all so beautiful and I am so happy that your family is complete! Welcome Annie Grace! You are so loved by everyone around you, the wait was well worth it!! Congratulations Laura, I'd love to meet her before I leave! You are amazing!!!
Laura,
She IS just like a little Ellie! I'm so happy for you and your family. What a sweet blessing it is to have a new baby to hold and kiss...I could do it all day...and I do! Tyler and Annie will only be 2 months apart!
Congratulations!
Sarah
She is beautiful. And those perfect little lips... She makes you want to have another one, seriously. She is so precious. I'm glad you finally have her in your arms.
You look amazing! You always said you love giving birth. You do it with such grace.
The kids are so cute and so grown up! Make them stop that. Although I could use a babysitter or two out of your crew.
YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!
Little Annie looks just like Ellie, she is definitely a Cecil. I've tried to call but your mailbox is full (surprise). Know that I love you all. Congratulations! She is beautiful but I'm sure you know that.
Adrienne
She is soo absolutely beautiful! I am SOOOOOO happy for you guys! What a beautiful blessing for your cute family! She is definitely worth the wait! I love you!
She is so beautiful! She really does look like Ellie! Congrats I can't wait to meet her!
She is absolutely perfect. Instead of going to bed at this late hour I am pouring over these spectacular pictures of you, all the Cecil kids and ANNIE! I've even gone back to look at them now a third time...Its just such a blessing to have Annie here without tremendous effort. Her safe arrival is a celebration for us all. We love you Cecils!
Congratulations! What a sweetheart:) So happy for you. (I didn't know Dr. Dorr was your doctor! Isn't their practice great?)
Laura,
I just found your blog through Heidi's. Congratulations on your new addition!
Cheryl-Lynn
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