Thursday, April 17

Julia

10:37am -- Shannon just said "we make a good baby". Julia is sleeping quietly. It turns out that after washing out all the blood from her hair, it isn't quite as red as it first appeared. (It was never bright red or anything. Sort of a blond-red. In our defense, all the doctors and nurses said it was red, too.) I still think there's a little bit of red in it, but you have to look closely. She's got quite a bit of hair though, even if it is blond. But really, none of you want to read words anymore, you've all been clamoring for pictures!

Taken 2 or 3 minutes after she was born:


During her brief visit to the NICU:

5 hours old:

14 comments:

Alex said...

She's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Ahh, I love the bow! And I think her hair is reddish too! Oh too cute, Shannon's right, you guys do make beautiful babies! Congrats!!! Give her hugs and kisses for me!!!

Anonymous said...

She is so adorable!! (This is her Aunt Whitney typing by the way) and remember people Shannon had blonde hair in the beginning so there's still hope.

Sabrina said...

She's gorgeous. She really honestly looks great for being in the birth canal for so long. That often makes for a more funny-shaped head, but hey, things worked out. Great work! I am soooooo happy for you.

Anonymous said...

I am so happy that all is well! It's raining blessings from heaven. Juilia is beautiful. How wonderful to name her Diane after your mother Clark.

Clark and Shannon you are one of my favorite couples and now you are parents!

Much Love,
Grethe

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the new addition, Shannon and Clark. She's beautiful! Michelle was born with red hair, too. Bad shampoo. Bad, bad nurses.

Nathan said...

I'm very, very happy for you two. I'm also glad things went so well.

Karen said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Her head looks great! Kate had one eye pulled up and a pretty bad cone head after 2.5 hrs of pushing. So she looks amazing to me! :) Congrats you two and welcome baby Julia!

alisquire said...

You do make a good baby. Glad to hear she and Shanny are doing well. Congrats!

PrincessKatie said...

Congrats. Seh is so cute. I love the last picture of her asleep all bundled up!

W.L.Platt said...

Yay! Congratulations to the new mom and dad! Julia is BEAUTIFUL! Have lots of fun with that bundle of joy!

Em said...

What a doll! As everyone has already said...she's beautiful! (And really normal looking for being a newborn!) I'm glad her stay in the NICU was a short one. CONGRATULATIONS!

Suzanne said...

So cute! Good job, guys!

Marsha said...

Congratulations! Enjoy! She is perfect!
I want holding time!

Anonymous said...

Clark's a DAD!!!

She's way-cute! Congrats!!