I'll let the pictures do most of the speaking right now because I'm going to go take a nap while Daniel and Riley are both sleeping (isn't that nice of them!) Of course the neighbor's dogs are barking up a storm; however, Pfluger, Zoe and their friend Tomo are all being quiet--we must be doing something right?!? :)
I'll try to post more later with Riley's birth story for those who are interested. Much love from the C&C family in Austin, TX.
Our welcome sign for Riley Erin Jones, handmade with love by Grandma Wouden and Daniel.
Riley loves the light. She's being held by Daddy and is just staring out of the window at the morning light.
Aunt Candace and swaddled Riley--notice how long Riley is!
"I like Halloween." Riley got a photo shoot while Daniel and the crew were out trick-or-treating. We were glad to capture this smile.
Riley being held by Grandpa Wouden--she sticks her tongue out just like Dad. Look how tiny she looks compared to Grandpa's hands.
I put Riley in the boppy, but she got comfortable and posed herself. We love that face.
Thanks to Grandma Cheryl for the pink Halloween onesie--the bones grow in the dark, and Grandma Dee for the perfectly-matching pink ballet slipper socks. They are an absolute perfect match. What a great way to start out--pretty in pink :)
And here's Riley sporting another darling Halloween onesie--we loved having them to wear, and having Riley out so she could wear them. Isn't it nice when everything works out. Riley is long and skinny. She doesn't and has never fit in any of the 8 newborn outfits I have for her. Larger clothes fit her length wise, but are wide on her. Tall and skinny just like her Dad!
She is beautiful!!! We miss you! Thanks for the package...it was so fun to go through and very handy (we got it a while ago, I just forgot to mention it.) We love you!!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteLittle Riley is adorable! We are very happy for you guys and hope that everyone is adjusting well to your new addition!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures! She is beautiful and really is LONG! Congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteShe really does have a strawberry and cream complexion, cries with a very hoarse cry when it is time to eat. Chaliese said she made a small sound when she was first born and the doctor said, "We want something bigger than that." She obliged, but after a few cries you wonder if shewill have a voice left. It has been fun to compare how similar she and Daniel look as newborns. When relaxed, she is the picture of peace in or out of this world. She tries to look at everything. Her grandpa said that she seems older than a newborn. You can tell she has been moving in the womb and seems comfortable with her body and each day more comfortable with us. She has a strong and sweet spirit--a real lovely lady in miniature.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you! She's absolutely beautiful and seems like such a sweetie. What a great time of the year to be born, right around Halloween. It's funny how you see these cute little newborns and all thoughts of lost sleep, fussiness, and any other "inconveniences" just fly out the window and are forgotten. Please post her birth story when you get a chance. The details are always interesting to me and hearing the way these babies came into the world always adds to their personalities. Sa va traiasca!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute cute baby! And I am not prejudice. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am sending these pictures to our friends!
She is so cute. My favorite pictures are the one of her smiling and the one with her tongue out...you know she is Clinton's girl with that tongue. :) I wish I could hold her!
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful! I am jealous of her length, however. Our kids seem to have gotten the short gene. I think she'll be longer than poor Cate by Christmas!! She is so precious. Congrats Chaliese you are a champion! (we also think she'll probably walk before Cate)
ReplyDeletei think you photoshopped her length in the picture with candace. or is she already on stilts?! --lewis (really she is cute and i love the name)
ReplyDeleteShe's here! What a gorgeous newborn! I am glad to hear Daniel likes her. What fun they will have together!
ReplyDeleteBig, big congratulations!
Good Grief she's darling! Belen is long too - same onesie dilemmas; thank goodness for Carters who seems to make them for the long and slender set :)
ReplyDeleteI never thought you would say "pretty in pink" ha ha but she is beautiful! I can't wait to get a chance to hold her!
ReplyDeletehey wait, you have a baby swing. (woo hoo) Does she love it? I love Daniel in front of her ?swinging her?
ReplyDeleteYeah, thanks to many friends in the ward who threw a baby shower--the swing was the group gift. We are loving it. Many thanks!
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