Visit from Auntie Noelle

Chad's sister Noelle came to visit, and it was so nice to see her!

While she was here we went down to South Congress for lunch and then out to Weather Up for drinks. I was a little nervous, it was our first time taking Ella on an outing, but she did great! She mostly slept, and enjoyed being strolled and carried around. 

 

Noelle's bf Darryl's grandmother knitted Ella the most adorable baby sweater I have ever seen! I can't wait til she grows into it.

First few weeks

We have been taking pictures nonstop - total baby paparazzi! Here are a few of my favorites from Ella's first weeks.

Heading home

Ella had jaundice when she was born so we stayed in the hospital for almost a week. They wrapped her up in glowing bili-pads to help breakdown the excess bilirubin in her system (which causes the yellow tint). We were so ready to go home by the time they released us!

Welcome Baby Ella!

Ella was born at 2:13 pm on March 20, 2013. She weighed 5 lb. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. 

So tiny and beautiful!

These first pictures still make me tear up, so happy to have our baby girl!