On a cold, Minnesota March morning we left our little home on Palace, a family of two, ready to extend our arms and open our hearts to the newest member of our clan. As if you had been planning your arrival for months, you made your debut at precisely 9:00 am, just three short hours after we stepped through the hospital doors. With the sun shining bright outside the delivery room at Abbott Northerwestern Hospital, I held you in my arms overwhelmed with love and joy. Perfection.
Your Grandma Janma*, your Grandpa Jim and your Grandma Jan were there to meet you on the morning you were born. Grandpa Jerry, Aunt Rachel, Uncle Jason and cousins Cassidy, Josh and Zack visited you later in the evenning. And via Skype you were introduced to Uncle Pete, Aunt Linley and cousin Raina. All were so happy to finally meet you!
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| Your baby blog wouldn't be complete with out a pictures of your inked little piggies. |
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Welcome to the family
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| Our first cuddle of so many cuddles! |
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| Laney and Grandma Jan |
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| Smitten Grandpa Jim. |
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| Cousin Cassidy was excited to meet you! |
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Laney and Dad
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| Bundled for the trip home in Janma's homemade aviator hat. |
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*Janma is self-given nickname by your Grandma Dixon. She didn't want you to be confused by having two Grandma Jans. Kind of cute - don't you think? You have yet to determine if the name will stick.
