we're back!

and SO HAPPY to announce...

Olivia Kate
September 23
9:36pm
7 lbs 1 oz, 20"

We're so grateful for Stefanie & Nic and their strength.
We got to spend three and a half weeks in Utah with many branches of our new family. We are now home again in the commonwealth.

Thank you everyone for your love and support! (Sorry about the blog silence, we've been busy with our new bundle of joy!)

Here are some of our favorite pictures:

beautiful healthy baby girltenacious right from birth
Stef & Nic

4 parents; 1 purpose very first bath...this girl loves getting her hair washed

We brought Bradshaw to visit the next day and (Stef is so thoughtful and kind and loving to us) she put Olivia in this onesie that says "I'm the little sister." It really touched our hearts.

this was right before placement....
adoption is most definitely about love

my first time holding Olivia as her mommy

with Loni :)

Bradshaw is so excited about Olivia and wants to help with everything

(note the hands)
best friends for life

Olivia's very first General Conference

We love this little girl with all our hearts