Thursday, September 18, 2008

Perfection

I have so much to blog about- the nursery, the dinosaur birthday party- but tonight there is only one thing on my mind, so please forgive me for blogging unchronologically.

Tonight I saw the face of perfection. I sat quietly, alone, transfixed by features and characteristics and charm. The lights were low and there were other people whispering around me, but all of my attention was on her- the way she turned her head and looked at me, and I may have imagined it, but it seemed to me that she was peaceful, content, and maybe smiling. I had taken longer than I should have there, and I knew Jillian would be waiting for me, but I could not tear myself away from the atmospheric shadows and the face of true, perfect, beauty.

Of course, the only moment in the last few days that could surpass that was watching Jillian completely enamored by the same beauty just an hour earlier. and as she held it and became lost in the little life in her arms I knew that our journey was only just beginning.


I would like to introduce you all to Addison Ella Holiday, born Wednesday, September 17 at 3:51 p.m. She weighed 4 lbs. and measured 17.5 inches.

More to come, but I wanted to officially announce it, and let you all know that Mom and Addison are doing very well, actually surprisingly VERY well. I will fill you in on the rest of the story soon!

18 comments:

Kristen said...

oh, so tiny!! I wanted more!!! Congratulations, she is beautiful!

Joyful Noise said...

Congratulations! She looks great! Make sure your wife gets PLENTY of rest, she needs to take care of herself now so that she will be strong enough to take care of your precious little jewel later!

I sent a package today with some premmie outfits. They are so cute! I want more photos!

Debbie

Ginger said...

Welcome to this world, Little Addison! You are so precious and beautiful!! You are surrounded by love.

John and Tawnya Hoover said...

YAY!! she is perfect and beautiful just like her parents. Congrats you two!! what wonderful news!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations! She is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful big congrats! I'm glad things are going well!

Candi said...

She is so precious! I love you guys so much and I'm so happy Jillian and little Addison are doing well. I can't wait to see her!

Robert Sullivan said...

She is so beautiful! Congratulations you guys! Please let us know if you need ANYTHING. We can't wait to meet Addison!

Jared Nowland said...

Congratulations! I know you want to bring her home from the hospital, but use this time to rest and prepare. When she gets home life will never be the same. If you need help or advice let us know both of our kids were early also.

Chris and Molly Wambeke said...

I talked to Dawn last night and she said Addison was beautiful and from the pictures she is 100% correct! I am SO glad to hear that Jillian and Addison are doing well. Enjoy each moment - it truly goes by so fast.

Amanda said...

glad I was able to spend some time with you guys this week plus get to meet this little girl. I can't wait to see you all soon!

Andrea :) said...

Congrats on your beautiful little girl! We're so glad to hear that all is going well. Take Care :)
~Cody and Andrea Evans

♥jada said...

Congratulations! I am glad your little angel got here safe and sound. Jillian, I hope you are doing well.

Jennie said...

Again, I am so excited for you guys! She is an angel!

Amy said...

She is so cute! If you have any questions about the NICU I'd be happy to help! Glad to hear things are going well!

Candace said...

Oh my heaven sakes, she is tooooo adorable! Congratulations and i'm SO glad to hear that Jillian and Addison are doing well!!! Can't wait to see more pictures and all the details of what happened!

wrightNOW said...

Congratulations on the arrival of your sweet angel!!! She is so tiny and so full of beauty! Ginger told me about your new baby and I wanted to wish you the best! I can tell you guys are going to be wonderful parents...she is so lucky to come to you! Wishing you the best...Ginger' s Sister, Jacque.

The Eskelson's said...

Congrats you guys! She is an absolute angel!