Introducing...

Hazel Ellen Palmer
was born on October 20, 2010 at 1:39 pm and was 8 lbs. 19.09 in.
with plenty of straight, light hair!
James and I love her so much. She's the most precious thing we've ever seen.

I think she looks like James. Cute.

Our only family photo right after... we were a little preoccupied. James was taking photos.

What a surreal experience.

Hazel is named after my great grandma on my mom's side, Hazel Isabella Pixton Paxton, and the name Hazel also refers to my maiden name Hayes.
Her middle name Ellen comes from James's mom's name - Barbara Ellen.
We love that her name represents both sides of the family. She's very lucky to have wonderful family on both sides, and we're even more lucky to have her as part of our family.

Almost Go Time!

We're getting ready for little girl in many ways.

We're exposing her to lots of potential new friends:

We're getting her some QT cuddling with her new cousin, Faith:

We're exposing her to great Mexican food:

And we're getting her room nice and happy and bright!

(The final touch will be her name or initials above the crib.)

ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN!
If I don't go into labor before, I'll be induced Wednesday morning - the 20th - at 5 am.

October 12, 2007

Today we're celebrating 3 years of marriage.

I think our love has tripled.

We're so excited to add a 3rd member to our family soon.
I just hope she loves us as much as we already love her.