Monday, April 27, 2009

Our Big Weekend Surprise...

Well this weekend we had big plans. Matt was going to take some tests and study for his finals. I was going to correct papers from school, start my third graders report cards, and try to get ready for a baby to come in a couple of weeks...

However, the baby decided to join us THIS weekend!
Saturday morning, I woke up at 5 am with contractions. I tried all morning to talk them into being false labor... they wouldn't listen. Later that night--technically the next morning--at 12:42 am our sweet little girl was born. She was very cooperative during the delivery. Everything went well and she came out a healthy, crying, 6 lb 10 oz, 18.5 in long, head full of long dark hair "Baby Carter". :-) She remained "Baby Carter" until today when we checked out and had to put a name on the birth certificate. We have struggled with this for the whole pregnancy and finally we decided she looked was Madeline Kate Carter, "Maddie."
Of course we are a little biased but we think she is very cute and getting cuter every second. Here are some pics of the big event...

4 comments:

kristin said...

She is a beautiful girl, and Madeline is such a pretty name! We can't wait to meet her in person.

Hugs to all of you, and CONGRATS!!

McKay and Amanda Jones said...

She is absolutely adorable! So cute! Congrats from us and hope all is well! What a cute family! I love the name!

Congrats again!

Heidi Gardner said...

Kel~ It's been since... I don't even remember... Lots has happened since I talked to you! Your baby is so super cute! Congrats! Send me an email we'll chat. gardners329ATgmailDOTcom

MeganDan said...

I love your blog... and Kellie, you are a great writer, so your blog will never be boring! Madeline is beautiful and looks like both of you so very much! Congratulations :)