“I love the way the baby smells. She almost smells like cheese.”
– Adelaide, 5 1/2, about newborn Hazel.
Hazel
Uncle Ian and Aunt Jen come to visit
Ian and Jen came to visit! And Reagan, Max, and Sam! They held Hazel and brought lots of delicious food and sweets.
Hazel’s first bath
Hazel’s first bath. Ignore the gross old sink. Focus on the cute new baby.
Video: Home from the hospital
“Isn’t She Lovely” is the same song that I came home to with Adelaide. Kyle and Adelaide made a banner that said “Welcome Home Hazel and Mommy.” Sweet stuff.
Video: Augie holds Hazel for the first time
August holds Hazel for the first time.
He says (I think):
“Baby hungry. Adelaide! Adelaide? Adelaide? Look, it’s so cute baby! Look, baby! Look, it’s dirty ketchup.”
Hazel’s birth story
If you couldn’t tell from the title, the following is a birth story. A long birth story. So if you’re into that sort of thing, read on. (And if you’re not, skip this post and go straight to the next one for pictures.)
Introducing Hazel Evergreen!
She’s here!
Hazel Evergreen was born on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 2:19 a.m. weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 19 1/4 inches long.
Welcome to the world, little girl.