It has been one crazy week at work and I really apologize for the delay in posting these pictures. Lee's family gave baby Maggie a wonderful baby shower last Sunday and she got lots of of great gifts. She will be a well-dressed little girl and since she and Addison are born in different seasons they were are all very much needed and appreciated. The hostesses (Aunt Pat, Aunt Linda, Meg, Bobbie, Amy, and Lindley) gave us a gift certificate to Babies R Us and we are so excited because we have been wanting a video monitor since Addison was born, but have never wanted to splurge and buy it, and now we can!!! Thanks so much! Addison was well-prepared that we were going to a party for Maggie; in fact, she kept saying "It's Maggie's party, not my party." But, everyone was overly generous and she gots lots of great happies as well. Thanks for including the big sister! I thought that she would be a help to me with opening all the many gifts, but she was much more interested in playing with Jay, Hailey, and Camryn. Once again, thanks for all the hard work on the shower and all the many nice things that we received.
These clothes are so tiny; it is hard to remember that my big girl used to fit into these!
Addison surprised me with a little lamb rattle that she gave to her baby sister!
My mom made all of these bows as well as the bow holder for both of the Lindley girls! Isn't she talented; too bad that homemaker gene didn't pass on to me!
Maggie's birth announcement canvas for her room and the hospital from Uncle G and M - it is similar to Addison, but not identical - I love it!
All the grandmas!
The hostesses - thanks for all of your hard work - the shower was wonderful!
Wow! Look at all the stuff! This was mine and Addison's Saturday project. We got it all washed and put up and ready to use!
Here is Addison with all of her gifts that she received at "Maggie's party!"
Since a picture is worth a thousand words and words cannot accurately describe the joy of having a child, I can't think of a better reason for all the pictures that will follow in the upcoming posts! We welcomed Maggie Elisabeth Lindley into the world on October 8, 2008 at 7:27 AM. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 2o in. long - a perfect angel! We can't wait to raise our two beautiful girls and lead and walk with them down the path that God has already prepared for them!
This picture was taken shortly after 6:30 AM in the pre-op room. Addison came in her pajamas as it was definitely too early for her to be up! She quickly perked up when she realized what was about to happen and changed into her "big sister" shirt. She was so sweet and definitely concerned asking questions such as "Where's Mommy going?" and "What are they doing?" - she also wasn't too sure about Lee being decked out in the "doctor" outfit!
The first look at our precious little girl
With tears of joy streaming down his face, Lee introduces Maggie for the first time to all of our family.
I finally get my hands on her!
First "new" family photo - Addison got her own copy of Maggie's footprints and she wore them around all day!
Addison gets to hold her "baby sister" for the very first time - she is head over heals in love! This is my favorite picture!
I had to include this photo as well as it is the best description of how Addison gets anytime she is around Maggie - she gets so giggly that she starts belly-laughing then the whole room is full of laughter!
Da'be
Aunt Meg
Suzy - she kept Addison while we were in the hospital and we can't thank her enough - she definitely had the hardest task of the week and I know that she was worn out!
Nana
CC
Nana and Daddy - already sporting her maroon and white!
Aunt Morgan
Da'be, Mama, and CC
Mama, Daddy, Mason, To-To, and Auntie Em - we are so excited that Mason and Maggie will be so close in age and will enjoy playing together for many years to come.
Maggie and Mason
Our precious angel - swaddled in lots of pink!
