She's here!

So, most of you that read this blog already know that our sweet baby girl FINALLY came, but for those of you that don't know...

Annie Louise

arrived on

Friday, September 10th

at 2:01 p.m. (after 18 hours and 25 minutes of labor)

weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces

21 1/2 inches long

We are so over the moon with joy - and now you know why I haven't updated my blog in a while! Having a newborn is exhausting, but oh-so-worth-it! I can't believe our little doodlebug will be 7 weeks old tomorrow! They are so right when they say time flies! I am working on a blog post about Annie's "birth story" - if I ever finish it, I will put it up! Lots of details, but it's something I NEVER want to forget :)

After an hour of pushing, she finally made her appearance! This is one of the most special pictures I own - I was so exhausted, but seeing that sweet little face just changed my life!

Our first picture as a family of THREE :)