Visitors

 Dear Lily,

There have been lots of friends and family who have come out to see you these past three weeks, and we thought you might like to see pictures of the first time they held you. Unfortunately we didn't get pictures of everyone, but there were LOTS of people who just couldn't wait to see you. (If anyone has pictures of you with Lily please post them on here or email them to me!!)

The first time Mommy and Daddy held you- 

our proudest moment ever.

                                       

Here is the first time your Grandparents held you.

Can you tell how proud they all are?

Grandpa Schroeder

Grandma Schroeder

Mamaw Lazette

                                             Here's the first time your Aunt and Uncles met you.
                                           They were so excited and they all loved you right away!

Uncle Luke

Uncle Chiz

Uncle Shawn

Auntie Em and Uncle Kyle

Great Grandma Sharon

Here are just some of the other people who came to see you.

GG Neyrinck

Angela and Ray

Cousin Sebastian

Cousin Xander

Sebastian, Xander, and Aunt Bell

Auntie Laurel

We hope you know how much you are loved by all these people and so many more!!

First weeks

Dear Lily,

Your first few weeks have been a learning experience for all three of us! You have taught your Mommy and Daddy that newborns can't be put on a schedule, how to stay patient when we feel very frantic, and how to function on very little sleep.

You, my sweet little pumpkin, have also been growing and experiencing all sorts of new things:

Your very first trip in the car
 (Mom was worried about your little head
rolling around so she held it for you)

Learning about your senses with Sophie the Giraffe

This is the first time you rolled on your side -
 you were about 4 days old.

                                  

Here is your first bath from Mom and Dad

When you finally fall asleep it's virtually impossible to wake you up-
which is fine with us because you are so ADORABLE when you sleep!

Probably our favorite thing about you so far are the fantastic faces you make. This kissy lips one is a classic.
We could just watch you all day (and sometimes we do!)


We love you so much and we are so overjoyed to have you here in our arms at last.

Until next time,
Mommy and Daddy

The Big Day!

The big day finally arrived! Lily Elisabeth Naomi Ellis was born on Tuesday, August 30th at 2:43 p.m. weighing 7 lbs 12 oz and measuring 20 inches long. She is absolutely perfect in every single way and we couldn't be more proud. We are going to be heading home sometime today (Thursday) and will send more info after that.  Just wanted to get a few pics up to show off our precious baby girl.

Just born baby Ellis- she was such a trooper!

One day old having a good rest after a good feed. Life is good.

Proud (and incredibly attentive) Daddy with his little girl.

Mommy and baby resting after a long, hard day.

The happy family all together right after the birth