Elaina Marie Halladay

Elaina was born on Wednesday July 22nd at 2:26 pm. She weighed 6 lbs 8 oz and was 19 1/2 inches. She was delivered 3 weeks early due to me getting preeclampsia. We were blessed that she was born healthy. She did spend her first night in the NICU to watch her oxygen levels. She did well that night and we were able to bring her home Friday when we were both discharged.

The kids have been very excited to have her here. Jacob has been frustrated that she sleeps so much. He keeps asking me to wake her up. All the kids love to hold her. Ben has been a big help. Katelyn of course loves the baby too much and we have to constantly be on our guard. We are so happy to have her here.

Here are a few pictures.

At the Hospital

Being held by Ben

Ben, Dad, Katie & Elaina

Katie & Elaina

Ben & Elaina

Jacob, Ben & Elaina

A few things we have been up to.

Here is a picture of Katie trying on the boy's swim goggles. She really liked wearing these.

This is a picture from the bird nest we had this year. The kids loved watching the birds. It was fun while it lasted but they made a huge mess. I am glad they are gone. Plus it is nice to go out the back door with out a bird diving down at you.

One day while Katie was suppose to be taking a nap Jacob sneaked in to have some fun. He pulled all of the blankets out of his drawers and threw them in her crib. When I found them they were jumping up and down on all of the blankets.

Ben had a great time playing t-ball this year. His games were a lot of fun to watch.