Gracie is here!!!

On this past Friday morning we were blessed to welcome our beautiful niece Gracie into the world.

She was born at 9:09 AM, weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 23 inches long.

I am so proud to have my first niece. She is so gorgeous! She has a head full of dark hair and looks like a little Indian baby. :)

The first time I held her, she became really quiet and looked in my direction while holding my hand in-between hers. I was hooked immediately. :) I am looking forward to spoiling her rotten. I can't wait for all the ice cream dates, pedicures, shopping trips, and sleepovers that are to come.

Ashley did incredibly well during the birth of Gracie. She is truly a CHAMP. We came in to see her right before she gave birth and she had a huge smile on her face! And Adam was absolutely GLOWING. They are going to be amazing parents. There is nothing quite like being a parent. The amount of love that soars through your heart is indescribable! Gracie has also been blessed with two wonderful sets of grandparents. Netty and Big Daddy go above and beyond for their children and grandchildren. I can say from experience over the past year that Billy, Brooklyn, and Gracie will ALWAYS know just how much they are loved.

It was so wonderful to see Billy, Brooklyn, and Gracie together this Saturday. God has blessed our family so much over the past year and I am SO thankful. To God be the glory!