introducing avery kate
Our friends from our church small group (all of whom have kids) have been joking with us for the last nine months that a baby “changes your life” (a phrase to which my husband always offers a sarcastic eye roll), and while we knew they were right, we had no idea what, exactly, that meant until 4:15 a.m. on May 9, 2014.
That was the moment Avery Kate Wise came into our lives. And that was the moment everything changed.
Of course, we knew we would be sleep deprived — though Lordy, we did not know just how much (for example: My husband thought he lost his socks the other day until he realized they were already on his feet). We knew there would be times we’d feel equal parts scared, excited, confused and elated. We knew there would be joy and frustration. We knew we were ready for children, but we also knew it would be hard to leave behind a life of greater independence.
What we didn’t really know, however, was just how much our hearts would explode with love for this tiny little creature in a matter of seconds. It was overwhelming, really. The bursts still come throughout these hazy days in the form of cuddles, kisses and staring at her sweet cherub face for hours. I can’t get enough of her.
I promise this blog isn’t going to turn into a baby/mom blog. I may post about baby/mom life now and then because, well, she’s here and she is my life and that’s that. But I thought I’d pop in to let you all know that our sweet Avery Kate is here, happy and healthy, as are we. Thank you all so very, very much for your prayers, gifts and kind notes of congratulations. We are beyond grateful for all of it.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to stare some more at my baby girl. xo
She is absolutely beautiful! You looks so happy! Congratulations, my friend! xoxo
Gahhh she is absolutely perfect!! What a beautiful family. Love her swaddle blanket too ๐
Awww she is so precious!! Just beautiful!!
You are glowing!! These pictures are so precious. Thanks for sharing these little pieces with us.
Thank you, so much for sharing such beautiful pictures of you and your family. Lovely, simply lovely.
Big congrats! She is lovely.
Congratulations! Being a parent is just a totally different world. You become obsessed with the oddest things (I remember I would constantly check – and research my daughter’s different diaper habits nonstop). The love will only grow and the time passes by way too quickly. You’re little girl is beyond adorable and she will only grow more and more beautiful!
She’s beautiful, Stephanie! Congratulations!
Awe, a big AWE! and congratulations! So adorable, and such a look of love one can see as you guys gaze down at your new baby! A thousand congrats!!
Congratulations, Steph! Your family is so beautiful! ๐
Congrats on your beautiful baby girl! I cherish the times when my boys were small, and they really do grow fast. The sleep will come back, but the baby years won’t. Enjoy!
Ohhhhhhhhh your family!!!! Avery is so beautiful! You’re blessed with such a healthy and precious baby! The three of you together is just a thing of beauty, my dear! A million congratulations!
Congratulations! What a beautiful little girl!!
That last picture of you and little Avery is one of the most beautiful portraits ever. She’s perfect, I’m so happy for you, from the other side of the world.
Aaaw, she’s absolutely gorgeous Steph – congratulations ๐ So so happy for you and your adorable family!