Pictures of Stella

I finally had a chance to download all the pictures we've taken in the last week.  Here are a few pics of Stella we'd like to share...

Mom and Dad's first look at baby Stella...

Dad helping the nurse clean her up...

 Proud papa...

 Sleepy lady...

Nana C takes a break from helping Amanda to hold little Stella...

 Dad showing off his little girl to Grampa Ken...

Bridgy and Taylor were in the neighborhood for Peggy's wedding so they stopped by to meet little Stella...

Once we came home Stella started staying awake a little longer and opening her eyes to check the place out...

 Stretching out after my first bath at home...

 Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Merle (Vickie's parents) came for a quick visit...

Phoggy came home after a week at doggy camp to meet Stella...

Stella's first trip out of the house...

 Relaxing at home...

 I like to be swaddled in a little papoose!!

Welcome to the World Stella Pie!!!

Stella Marie Smith was born on September 14, 2011, at 4:20pm, almost 31 hours after we checked into the hospital.  She was 7lbs. 2 oz, and was 20 inches long.  Here are some of the pictures from the day of her delivery:

Cole is waiting patiently with his nursing pillow ready...

The happy new mom and dad...

Stella has arrived...

 

 Cole's first diaper change... EVER!!!

Sleepy Stella Pie with her fabulous hair...