Welcome Katya
This morning, at 11:25a, CDT, we welcome Katherine Elizabeth Martin into our family. She was 7lbs 11oz, 18 inches long, and perfectly healthy. We’re happy that she’s finally here — although I think Mom is a little happier than Dad!
We’re uploading pictures of Katya to our Flickr! site.
This afternoon, I took Esther up to visit her new baby sister. I was a bit worried about how she’d react — she tends to be more than bit rough with her baby dolls. A newborn is small enough and — when sleeping — still enough to be mistaken for a baby doll.
I needn’t have worried. Esther seemed to recognize right away who Katya was. She took to her immediately and kept asking me to hold her up so she could see Katya better. She even asked to hold her 3 or 4 times. For now, I think they’ll get along great.
I finally let her hold Katya and she had a blast. Watch and see:
Uncle Jeff wrote:
Christine and Joe, you have beautiful girls.
Posted on 10-Sep-08 at 12:34 pm | Permalink
Crystal Singh wrote:
Congrat’s , on your newest arrival. Now you have 2 little queen’s…
Posted on 10-Sep-08 at 4:28 pm | Permalink
Kelly Hamilton wrote:
Congratulations! Ted and I are so happy for you. Enjoy your two precious little girls.
Posted on 10-Sep-08 at 8:05 pm | Permalink
Erin wrote:
Hey! Wow what a great addition to your lovely family! I just love Esther asking Katya how she’s doing, too too adorable! I also love Katya rooting around making cute faces! I am so glad all is going well and can’t wait to see all of you when I get back to Madison (around Christmas, maybe coming back for a week). Take care and will keep all of you in my prayers! Much love from NYC, Erin
Posted on 12-Sep-08 at 10:11 pm | Permalink