Welcome Jean-Margaret!

Exactly one week ago today, Evans pulled out the pen and paper to keep track of increasingly regular and intense contractions. That night my water broke--sending us to the hospital to prepare for baby Jeannie's arrival!

Once contractions were nearly 2 minutes apart (ow!) they wheeled me back for a pre-planned cesarian delivery. I had just enough of a taste for real labor to understand the value of an epidural :) About ten minutes later... the most beautiful little girl I have ever seen was delivered into our lives.


Miss Jean-Margaret Lackey
6 pounds 13 ounces
20 inches

Look at that head full of dark hair and rosy cheeks!

From day 1 this lucky lady has had grandparents, friends, and family to love her dearly and there has been no shortage of arms to help out.

Van was not sure what to think at first, but has slowly come around to her presence.

We know how fleeting, (sleepless), and temporary this lovely time is with a newborn...Evans and I are savoring each moment and have had a hard time putting her down!

The hospital went really well and we were discharged two days later.

Big brother Van got to hold his sister (now that she finally came down the chimney!)

And sleepy momma gets to hold her two precious children

Evans is an amazing daddy and very captivated by his little girl!

Proud Auntie Snags!

She had a great check-up at the doctor (no crying!) and surpassed her birth weight which is a nice feeling.

We are tickled to watch Jean-Margaret grow into our family.

Wish us luck in the upcoming weeks!

Happy birthday sweet heart!!





Happy Valentine's Day!

The Activity:

-Balloons (thanks Gwanny Wombus)

-A golf club (plastic)

-A toddler (pants optional)

Watch in amazement as your toddler entertains him/herself to no end:

Goodbye to our little threesome family!

My next post will be with Baby Jean-Margaret! Woohoo!!

Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. She'll be a fully-baked baby!

Finally February!

Approaching the 40-week mark (while daunting) is far better than having a baby in the NICU. I just keep reminding myself of that daily. Evans and I have been sure to have hospital bags ready and plenty of gas in the car (just in case) for over a month now and time just seems to be dragging!

We have a maximum of 2 weeks from today and I am very excited that Jean-Margaret will have a February birthday!

My sister and I recently went through some of our "Granny Jean's" old jewelry. I found this "Jean" pin with an amethyst stone (February's birth stone) and am so excited to share it with Jean-Margaret on her February birthday:

 Granny Jean was born February 6th, so while they will not share a birthday--I am so thankful that I have such a meaningful gift to pass down to our little girl from her namesake!