Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Introducing Zaeda Marie Evers!

Born 1:40 am on May 26, 2009
6 lbs, 8 oz
20 inches

Our hearts are bursting with love for this kid!

Delivery went smoothly and both Jenny and Zaeda are doing great. Without going into too much detail, everything went much more smoothly than with Oliver two and a half years ago (he was c-section). Zaeda came naturally and arrived just 3 or 4 hours after we checked in.

The first name comes from Jenny’s grandmother, the middle name from Keith’s grandmother. Other than that she’s as healthy and as cute as newborn babies get, there’s only so much more we can tell at this point. She was pretty quiet the first day, barely crying when she was hungry. However by day two she found her voice and is now wailing away when she needs to. We can’t wait to see how her hair and eye color come in.

Oliver was fascinated with his little sister and reacted with love and curiosity. He kept saying “I like her!” and pretty soon was telling everyone “My baby sister’s name is Zaeda!” (We hadn’t told him the name before she was born).

Oliver even decorated the nurse’s whiteboard with pictures.
He also took control of the camera for some of those 3 foot point of view shots he does so well. Here is his photo of me:
Now we’re home and getting adjusted. Watch for updates on life with our beautiful girl!

12 comments:

kathy said...

Absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to meet her. Congratulations

Anonymous said...

Positively beautiful. She is lucky to have such a sweet, attentive big brother too. Love to you all. Mom and David.

Autumn and Dan's family said...

Welcome Zaeda! I can't wait to meet her either and...LOVE the name! Congratulations!

Unknown said...

Congratulations...she looks like an angel :-)

Anne said...

Welcome Zaeda! and how lucky to have such a wonderful brother like Oliver!

To Oliver: I too had an older brother who continues to be my best buddie!

Jenny and Keith - Congrats and continue to enjoy such blessings! Look forward to watching your beautiful children grow via this blog.

Anonymous said...

Keith, Jenny, Oliver, she is beautiful! I can just imagine all the pink! It is a nice, old-fashioned name. Congratulations. Diana Mendes

Anonymous said...

You guys are so lucky to have two beautiful children. I am so happy for you. Congratulations:) Love Judy and Guy

Bruce said...

Hey Keith,

Congratulations. I hadn't seen the news before I saw you here yesterday. Bruce Graves

Paige said...

Congratulations!!! She is beautiful!!! I can't wait to meet her.

Paige

Yvette said...

Congratulations to All!!!
The pics are so beautiful. Jenny, I love the one of you holding Zaeda and the one with Oliver holding little sister is too precious for words.

With Love,
Yvette and Uncle Albert

Kersten said...

Congratulations! Beautiful name and a beautiful baby!

Anonymous said...

Yey!!! Congratulations! Zaeda Marie Evers is a very cool name...and with history. Just got back from Canada and look forward to meeting Zaeda in person!
Love, Henry & Julianne