Hannah 4 weeks old

I was playing with my camera and had a little photo shoot with our lovely lady. Enjoy a sampling :)

Hannah Rose

You probably already know, but Hannah Rose was born February 14th (on her due date!) at 5:06 pm.  She was 6 lbs 14 oz, and 20 1/4 inches long. 

My labor began around 4am that morning.  Trying to tough it out, and also not really sure if they were labor pains, I hung around the house for a while.  Ryan got up and got ready for work, but we decided he probably wouldnt make it in today ;).  He stayed close and worked a little from home, then we finally decided it was time to go around 9:30 am.  By the time they checked me in at the hospital, I was dialated 5 cm.  I was just happy I was far enough along to not be sent home!  They took me to my labor room and about an hour later I asked for the epidural.  Thank goodness for that!  Once the epidural kicked in, I felt zero pain or pressure!  When the nurse said it was time to push (I couldn't even feel that!) I pushed for 20 min, and our little girl was here!!!

I know it's been 5 weeks since she's been born, but I'm finally getting around to posting pictures!  Here are some from the hospital.

How appropriate is that sign?!

Yay for epidurals and ice chips!



Sorry, might be a little x-rated for some, but I liked how Mom caught my reaction on film.



Hannah's Great Grandma Lorraine and Grandpa Bob (my Mom's parents)

Four generations :)

Hannah's other Great Grandparent's, Bill and Rosalie (my Dad's side)

LOVE

Nursery photos!

Well, with 2 weeks left to D-day (deliver day), the nursery is close enough to done!  I would still like to hang some shelves on the wall, but we can do that later.  As some of you probably know, Mar has been working VERY hard with her VERY tempermental sewing machine for me and baby.  She re-covered the cushions for the glider that was so graciously given to me by one of Rachel's congregants, she made the window valences, the crib skirt, a boppy cover, and many burp cloths!  Her sewing machine was extremely uncooperative, making all of these projects 10 times harder than they needed to be, but boy was she patient and boy do we appreciate it!!! :) 

I can't wait to spend time with our little one in this cute and cheerful room :)  Getting excited!!!!!  Enjoy the pictures below!

Half smiling half growling at this darn sewing machine!

Ryan and Mom trying to figure out how the bumper wrapped around the crib

Haven't finished the decals above the crib

Close up of the crib skirt.  Isn't the fabric pretty?

Close up so you can see the pretty valence fabric

Decals that Mom and I put on the wall.  Love them! :)

Boppy cover made by Mar

This is the awesome diaper bag from Rachel, Lauren, Lindsay and Mom!  Rachel took me to a great store called 1154 Lill in Boston where you can design your own bag.  They have all kinds, from clutches, to purses, to totes and diaper bags!  This is the one I designed :)

Before pic of glider cushions.  Totally 80s!

After pic.  Thanks Mar! :)

For the Crossley side...Christmas in PA

For the Crossley/Saphire/Messner readers, here are the pictures I took in PA during our Christmas visit.  If you want me to email any to you, let me know!  Thank you for everything, it was great to see you all!!! :)