Announcing Grace Margaret Elise
Category: Baby
At 3:40 yesterday morning, Grace Margaret Elise was born 11 days earlier than expected. She weighted 6 lbs. and 10 ounces, and has a surprisingly full head of dark hair. She's perfect.
Both mom and daughter are doing well. Here are a few of the first pictures to introduce her to everyone... :-)
Finally, for the parents and friends out there here's a short video clip of J holding Grace for the first time. She's a real charmer. :-)
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Amazing Grace!!! POPS --30--
Posted by: POPS | January 11, 2006 12:02 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: jamie | January 11, 2006 12:15 PM
Wow! Congratulations!
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | January 11, 2006 12:20 PM
Congratulations to you on your new arrival! She's beautiful!!!!!
Posted by: Patricia W. | January 11, 2006 12:22 PM
Huzzah!
Posted by: Anita Rowland | January 11, 2006 12:23 PM
Wow, she is beautiful. And has a beautiful name. And a beautiful house to come home to. Congratulations to both of you!
Posted by: mindy | January 11, 2006 12:47 PM
OMG! she is gorgeous!!! i miss those days when they're all wrinkly and squishy and smelling so fresh! ahh... tears are welling up... CONGRATULATIONS! and good name choice! can't wait to see her with her first tool belt! lol get lots of sleep while you can!
Posted by: deb | January 11, 2006 12:48 PM
Welcome to the renovating with kids family, congratulations!
Posted by: Derek | January 11, 2006 12:54 PM
Congratulations! Beautiful girl, beautiful name, beautiful parents. :)
Posted by: megan | January 11, 2006 1:01 PM
She is beautiful! Congrats!!
Posted by: Anne | January 11, 2006 1:06 PM
You're right - she IS perfect!
But what was her length? Inquiring minds want to know!
Posted by: Marie in St Paul | January 11, 2006 1:20 PM
What a beauty. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jordana | January 11, 2006 1:44 PM
Did she come with any power tools or a pink tool belt? No warranty either I bet!
From this point on triple the expected time to complete a project. Just call it the "Grace factor"!
Posted by: Gary | January 11, 2006 1:55 PM
Congratulations, you guys! She's beautiful, and you are to be commended for bringing her into the world.
Now opening the pool on how many days it takes before you guys are posting about new home improvement work here again. My guess: about 15 days.
Posted by: Tim Jarrett | January 11, 2006 1:56 PM
She's beautiful!!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Linda | January 11, 2006 1:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a beauty...and with a beautiful name to match.
Posted by: Brittney | January 11, 2006 3:01 PM
How exciting for you! Welcome to the world, Grace. And congratulations to A&J. Nothing but the best wishes for all of you.
(Now, to pretend I was doing something else so my coworkers don't wonder why I gasped in delight.)
Posted by: Lisa S. | January 11, 2006 3:35 PM
Congratulations. She is beautiful! What an amazing addition to your household. Who knew the contractor would come in ahead of schedule!...
Posted by: Saple | January 11, 2006 3:39 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful baby.
Posted by: JLynnette | January 11, 2006 3:55 PM
She's gorgeous! Love all that hair! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Kim | January 11, 2006 4:54 PM
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
Posted by: Heidi | January 11, 2006 5:07 PM
she is beautiful! congratulations!
Posted by: irasali | January 11, 2006 5:24 PM
I'm smiling and feeling oh so good right now. What an incredible surprise! Thank you so much for sharing with your internet friends like me. Congratulations on your beautiful daughter!!!
Posted by: Lauren | January 11, 2006 5:52 PM
What a wonderful surprise for those who feel they've gotten to know you a bit through this blog~ thanks for taking the time to post Grace's arrival. You two have made some wonderful things together, but she's certainly the finest.
Posted by: Nathan | January 11, 2006 6:19 PM
she is the most beautiful project you guys have ever done. A lifetime of congratulations. So glad to hear that mom and baby are perfect but how is dad? aimee
Posted by: ams | January 11, 2006 6:25 PM
Awsome! Take care, all of you.
Leigh
Posted by: Leigh | January 11, 2006 6:39 PM
Congratulations!!!
(Long time reader, first time commenter)
Posted by: Josh | January 11, 2006 7:28 PM
Congratulations! Grace is adorable. I can't wait to see pictures of the nursery, with her in it!
Posted by: girl in greenwood | January 11, 2006 8:41 PM
Congratulations- I'm so happy that all is well - she looks perfect! Welcome Grace!
Posted by: Trissa | January 11, 2006 9:11 PM
Congratulations!!! She's beautiful and, of course, I love the name. Thanks so much for sharing the wonderful photos.
Posted by: elise | January 11, 2006 9:29 PM
She's an angel! Congratulations on your first born. The news of her birth was well worth the 5 and 5:20am phone calls that kjerstin and I buried our heads under the pillows for.
Posted by: brother-in-law joe | January 11, 2006 10:49 PM
As of Jan. 11 2006 we celebrated our daughter Anika's 18th birthday! She was 6-13 when born. Your Grace is beautiful and you three will be very happy in your great little house! How Fun! Lea Ashley
Posted by: Leanne Ashley | January 12, 2006 12:11 AM
Congratulations!!
She is beautiful.....I was wondering if she had arrived yet, when I hadn't seen any postings for a while.
Enjoy her, enjoy your time together, and relax all you can...they grow up fast!
Blessings!
Posted by: C | January 12, 2006 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your baby girl!!! She's gorgeous. :-)
Laura
Posted by: Laura | January 12, 2006 7:13 AM
WHen I called Lisa to wish her a Happy Birthday she told me of the arrival of Grace. She was ecstatic and no wonder. A special gift on her secial day. Congratulations!
Posted by: Lisa's Mom | January 12, 2006 7:39 AM
Wonderful news. Congratulations!
Posted by: Nick | January 12, 2006 9:20 AM
what a wonderful surprise! congratulations to all of you. gracie's a cutie.
Posted by: mary | January 12, 2006 9:59 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: marq | January 12, 2006 10:57 AM
Hooray!
Posted by: tully monster | January 12, 2006 2:09 PM
yay! she's here! welcome, Grace, and congratulations to you both...
Posted by: erilyn | January 12, 2006 3:46 PM
Congratulations! What a beautiful little girl with a lovely name. So glad that everyone is happy & healthy.
Posted by: Pink | January 12, 2006 6:57 PM
Congrads guys! Wish it was our turn.
Posted by: becky | January 12, 2006 6:59 PM
thank you for sharing this increadiable moment with us. she is absolutely wonderful.
Posted by: vivian | January 12, 2006 8:23 PM
AWESOME!!!!! Happy Newborn stage! Thank goodness for the gift of modern plumbing and baby wipes! How did/do people do it without these luxuries? Lovely name! Blessings to all!
Posted by: tammy | January 12, 2006 8:24 PM
What will Dave the Cat and Coco think of their new sister? She's lovely! Way to go!
Posted by: bungalowdoglover | January 13, 2006 4:20 AM
Congratulations! Grace shares a birthdate with the newborn daughter of my good friends, also born 10 days early at 6lb14oz.
I've never posted before but I've been enjoying your blog for several months now (after buying our own first home last year).
Posted by: Christina | January 13, 2006 2:37 PM
Congratulations! Best wishes from France.
She looks perfect, loved the video.
...and if you thought renovations were hard work, just wait.
Pat and Maureen
Posted by: Pat and Maureen | January 13, 2006 6:06 PM
Congratulations! She is beautiful.
Posted by: Dallas | January 13, 2006 6:59 PM
Proud Grandparents have spread the word. She is beautiful and we send our Congratulations!!! Tom and Cyndy in Colo.
Posted by: Cyndy Wacker | January 13, 2006 8:36 PM
Proud Grandparents have spread the word. She is beautiful and we send our Congratulations!!! Tom and Cyndy in Colo.
Posted by: Cyndy Wacker | January 13, 2006 8:38 PM
Congratulations on the baby! It's great that you made so much progress before she arrived. I'm sure she'll love growing up there.
Posted by: homeimprovementninja | January 14, 2006 10:23 AM
Congratulations to you both! What a great name and she is lucky to have such great parents you two! I am very happy for you. My sister had her baby on Sunday- a boy named Cieran (gailic name pronounced "Keer-ran"). It's such a happy occasion. :)
Posted by: Jocelyn | January 14, 2006 1:09 PM
What a sweetie...congratulations!
Posted by: Julie | January 15, 2006 7:05 PM
ACK! She's wonderful!! I love the name. Grace you have very cool parents and a house full of labor and love. You don't even know this yet but you will learn it someday (you probably won't appreciate it until you're about 30 though). Mom and dad enjoy cocooning with her. This time will be gone before you can blink an eye. Enjoy every second--even the difficult ones.
I loved the video. Thanks for sharing guys. You made my evening ! :)
Posted by: misschrisc | January 16, 2006 2:39 AM
Congratulations! Baby Grace and I share the same birthday! January 10th! Hooray for the NW side!
Posted by: Robin | January 16, 2006 8:08 AM
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
Posted by: Jim | January 16, 2006 8:39 AM
Welcome Grace!
Guys, this is your best home improvement yet! Congratulations!
Posted by: Ana | January 16, 2006 10:49 PM
OMG! What an *incredibly cute* baby!
Rest and take care of yourselves, parents. Slow down! Get people to bring you takeout! OK? Seriously.
Posted by: Lisa Williams | January 17, 2006 3:43 AM
Congratulations! She's lovely. :)
Posted by: Kristin | January 17, 2006 10:59 AM
A belated congratulations on the new beauty in your life! We still check in now and then from Quito to see how your house is coming along. The nursery sure looks great :) Keep pluggin' away!
Posted by: Lisa (Andersen) Peterson | January 20, 2006 5:24 PM