Annabelle's Baptism

Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 am we baptized our little princess

She behaved beautifully and smiled the whole time

Here are her beloved Ciocia Ada and Babi as well as Godmother

She had the prettiest dress - hand made with love by Babi

Our family


Thank you everyone for supporting us and coming to Annabelle's Baptism

Rock Canyon Adventure

Our first family outing as a foursome
Jack is showing off his climbing skills

Annabelle had a good nap

Skitching down the mountain

Bath Time

She seems to enjoy bath time at home much more than at the hospital

Here is a shot of me, because I have been told I don't post me enough.
(on a happy note, 7 days post delivery and I am pre-pregnancy weight minus 3!)

Here is my big helper, he has been helping with baths, story time, changing diapers, trying to help feed (ha ha! it's true though), walking the stroller and everything you can think of. So glad he is still so excited and gentle by his little sister

Look at that face!

First Days Home

Love This!!


Jack reading Annabelle a story, goes like this:
Once upon a time, there were bad guys
(love my guy)

First Smile


Coming Home Outfit

The Birth Story

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
1:45 pm Doctor's Appointment - my doc said that if I'd like she could induce me on Thursday, I agreed to this pretty quick:) She also stripped my membranes though. Doctor Jack was ready to do a full test on mommy as well:) We went to Rumbi's and Red Mango for lunch and ice cream after the visit, then Jack and I went home and Stephen had to go back up to work.
5:30 pm Labor Starts - Jack and I were playing in the backyard when the contractions started. I knew this was the real thing this time. Stephen came in the door just after they started.
6:30 pm Ready To Go To The Hospital - I was just pulling my phone out to call mom when she walked in the door
7:00 pm Arrive at the Hospital - I was at a 3.5 so they wanted to hold me an hour before officially admitting me, this process took awhile
8:00 pm - They checked me and it'd only been 30 minutes since the last time they checked, I was at a 5 and in A LOT of pain
8:15 pm - Admitted
8:30 pm - Epidural - ahh! feel so much better
My doctor came in and broke my water
Went from a 5 to 9.5 in 30 minutes
They prepared the room
2 contractions pushing (about 3 minutes) and our princess is here!
9:48 pm Annabelle is born
9:00 am on Wednesday, September 1st - Jack and Babi come to see us for the first time

Welcome Little Princess!

Annabelle Rosalie Miche
7 lbs 3 oz
19.5 inches
born 9:48 pm
August 31, 2010

So picture overload to come, but what else can a proud mommy do?!


Our very happy family, and such a proud big brother
This is HIS baby sister Annabelle






First Bath

She liked the scalp massage


Jack is so happy here holding her for the first time


Jack had a big adventure, too
He got to see the airmed helicopter taking off and the rescue helicopter moving to another field
Then he got his own personal tour of the helicopter
He was so excited, and couldn't wait to tell his new sister about it!