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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Welcome To The Family, Caroline Grace

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She’s finally here!  Caroline Grace Ratliff was born on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 7:46 AM, during our scheduled c section.  She weighed 8 lbs and 1 oz and was 20 inches long.  She is an absolute miracle and we could not possibly love her more!  Here are some pictures!

Jason and I before they wheeled me into the OR

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Adriel was able to watch the c section also!

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We had the best nurses!

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Dr. Samuel with Sweet Baby Caroline!

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The first time I saw her!

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Daddy, showing off his beautiful baby girl!

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Even her APGAR scores were great!

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In the recovery room – yes, I was THAT out of it!

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Caroline’s big brothers were ESTATIC to meet their new baby sister!

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Meeting all of her friends and family!

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Caroline at 1 day old on 8/30!

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Meanwhile, at home with Grandma and Grandpa, Connor was working on his tower-building skills Smile

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Meeting her Uncle Nick and Aunt Ashley!

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Sunday, September 1, we were discharged from the hospital!

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My awesome nurse, Wanda!

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9/2/13 – the boys wanted to be like Mommy and carry their animals in their shirts!

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On 9/3 Connor had his first day of school at CLC in the 4 year old preschool class!

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9/4/13

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Party foul!  Eating with Caroline in the Moby wrap…

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9/5/13 – 1 week old Smile

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9/6/13 – Cole, watching You Tube videos of people mowing the grass Smile

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9/7/13

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Connor had his first soccer practice!

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And Caroline got to meet her great Aunt Shirley and Uncle Glenn!

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9/8/13

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9/9/13

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The boys thought Caroline needed some toys while she slept!

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Lego fun with Daddy!

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9/10/13 – relaxing after her bath!

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Birthday party at school!

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Helping Daddy write his sermon Smile

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9/11/13

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9/12/13 – 2 weeks old Smile

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9/13/13

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Who does she look like?  this is Caroline and Connor at the same age…

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and this is Caroline and Cole at the same age…

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9/14/13

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Soccer!!

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9/15/13 – Her brothers love her!

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First time in Daddy’s office!

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9/16/13 – our precious baby girl!  thanks for all the prayers and congrats!  We are so blessed!

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Oh and one more thing…Remember this…

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Well, check it out now…

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Sorry for all the pictures – we are completely smitten with her!