Friday, November 30, 2007

It's hard to believe that Hailey is already one week old.

Daddy and Daughter

Ian has recently started getting into wearing hats. He actually keeps them on, too.

Me and my teddy bear

A family in our church gave Ian this very nice train table. He has since become a big fan of Thomas the Train.

Ian is at the stage where he gets very excited about things. He's quite an expressive little boy.

Monday, November 26, 2007

More Pictures

Here are some pictures from the past week. Everyone is adjusting well . . . Hailey is sleeping well at night and Ian seems to be happy (as usual) and occasionally wants to give Hailey a kiss. We had a nice quiet Thanksgiving at home this year with my parents. Enjoy the pics!

Sweet Dreams

We were so thankful that my Nanny was able to come and visit Hailey for the first time. She has eagerly been awaiting the arrival of her first great granddaughter.

Sleeping Beauty

Four Generations

Ian with his grandparents

Hailey asleep in her Moses basket

Uncle Daniel and Aunt Jenny with their nephew and niece

Ian loves touching and holding "baby"

Uncle Ben with the kids

Hailey is wearing a dress that I wore as a baby.

Sweet Pea

A boy's favorite "toy"

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Hailey's First Full Day

Our doctor allowed us to come home from the hospital today since all of us were doing so well. We are so thankful to be home and are looking forward to a relaxing Thanksgiving. Here are some pictures from Hailey's first full day and some special visitors that came to visit her.

Pretty in Pink

A little grin for the camera

All ready to go home (26 hours old)

Uncle Steve, Aunt Terry, and Michael Pettit (what a special treat that they were in town for her birth)

Our good friends, Brian and Melissa Pate (her first visitors at home)

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Hailey is here!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Hailey Faith. She was born at 11:21 am today and is very healthy and doing well. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Everyone is doing wonderful and Ian enjoyed getting to meet 'Sissy' in person this afternoon. We are so thankful to the Lord for giving us the privilege of raising this little girl for His glory! Thank you for your prayers.


Our wonderful doctor, Dr. Greg Lyman

Chillin' in her little hospital gown

Daddy's Girl

The Johns Family Four

Brother-Sister Bonding Time

Beautiful blue eyes

Grandmommy and Granddaddy Fed

The Big Brother

Happy Birthday, Hailey!

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Hailey's Imminent Arrival

We are pleased to announce that (unless she decides to come early), Hailey Faith will be arriving sometime Tuesday. My doctor told me at my appointment that my body looked ready and since I have been progressing for the last several weeks, I am going to be induced at 5:30am on Tuesday morning, Nov. 20. We are very excited. We'll get home on Thanksgiving with a wonderful 'Thanksgiving present' from the Lord.

Needless to say, we have been rapidly trying to prepare and gets things together this past week. We've almost finished our Christmas shopping, decorated for Christmas, covered church responsibilities, organized all winter clothing for the kids, etc. My mom will be coming from Greenville to help out for a while which we are very thankful for. She spent 2 weeks with us when I had Ian and was a tremendous help. Ian knows that "sissy" is coming but I can hardly wait for him to meet her. We'll definitely have to catch it on video.

I am feeling well and am just recently recovering from an unexpected bout of food poisoning. Steve and I went to Chick Fil' A after my doctors appointment and apparently there was something in the chicken nuggets. I have been confined to the bed and the bathroom for the last 24 hours but am finally able to keep down toast and gatorade. I am very thankful for renewed strength.

We'll post pictures of her once she arrives. Hopefully the hospital has wireless, but I don't know for sure. We would appreciate your prayers for a safe and healthy delivery.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Baby Shower

Our church gave me a baby shower last week. The ladies were very kind and generous and Hailey has some very cute clothes to wear. It's looking like everything is on schedule as far as her delivery date and maybe just a bit ahead - according to the doctor. So, she should be arriving pretty soon! We're excited. Ian keeps pointing to Hailey's clothes and Moses basket (where she will sleep) and says "sissy." So, although, I'm not sure he knows who sissy is or what's about to happen, he does know that she's been getting a lot of cool gifts lately.


The beautiful cake that a lady in our church made.

The bib says "I love my uncle" - wonder who picked that one out!

My mom and sister-in-law, Jenny, were able to come down for the shower.

Some of the ladies even got Ian some gifts. I think his favorite was this little rubber lizard.