Blessing day for Shelby

Chris blessed Shelby on Sept. 26th-Sunday. I didn't expect it to be so soon, but when I talked to our Bishop-he said, "Let's do it this Sunday!" and I went with it. Sorry it was so rushed and that I didn't have a chance to really tell anyone. It was my first Sunday back to church and the weather was perfect. After church we had a nice dinner party at John and Soozees' in celebration. Shelby looked so adorable in the blessing dress and thanks to my parents and Elizabeth for getting it here in time for the event. I didn't have a blessing dress since the dress has been passed around to everyone. The dress started with Heather-then Holly wore it-I sent it to Denise for Macey, and then Elizabeth had the dress for Noelle and Madeline. My mom couldn't find a blessing dress anywhere in Rexburg (I know-crazy!), so they contacted Elizabeth to send the dress to me. Well-it came in the mail Saturday afternoon. I was a little worried it wasn't going to get here in time-but it did and I'm glad that Shelby was able to keep up the tradition of all the girls wearing the blessing dress. So-whoever has the next girl in the Jones family-I'll be sending you the dress next!!!

Shelby-2 weeks old

Shelby had her 2 week appointment on Mon. and she gained 1 lb. and grew an inch. I didn't expect her to gain a pound in 2 weeks, but I did notice her filling out. Plus she eats all the time! She's doing really well. These pictures are the ones I took for her birth announcements.

Shelby hanging out!

Shelby is almost 2 weeks old now and she does the typical eat, sleep, poop thing. But she does hang out with us and looks around. She watches the TV and turns when she hears our voices. Today I was feeding her a bottle and she actually held onto it with both hands. She's trying so many things out in her little body. Her schedule is off though. She sleeps more throughout the day-which helps so I can get things done and be there for Holly and Carson, but then at night she is up a lot and it's exhausting. So-I have to get her schedule changed and soon.

Shelby

Just a couple days and she has changed and just amazes me with how developed she is. She has so many expressions and likes to look around. Holly and Carson just adore her. Of course- Chris and I do to-even though she is feeding every 2 hours. I'm tired, but she is just so sweet. We are so blessed to have another baby and such a sweet girl.

Shelby is here!!

First Family picture with our new addition!

First bath at the hospital.

Shelby has long fingers and toes!

All swaddled up- clean and content

Our baby girl was born on Sept. 6th (Labor Day!!!). I had a scheduled inducing to go in on Sept. 5th at 8pm. So-Chris and I prepared a nice dinner on Sunday and had friends and family over before we had to go to the hospital. Holly and Carson were excited about their sleepover at Nana and Papas'. I was induced at 8:15pm, water broke at 2:20 AM, and Shelby was born at 4:15 AM. Everything was very fast and delivery was realitively easy. I kept telling the nurses that the worst part was the IV. I hate getting IVs and the nurse couldn't get it so I got stuck a few times.

Shelby weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz., length: 20.5 in. She is the perfect size and is so beautiful. She is a pink baby! She is a great eater and so far has been the perfect baby. We are so excited to have her in our family and to finally see our baby girl. Holly loves to hold her and keeps asking when she gets to help feed her. Carson loves to touch her and is very proud of his baby sister. Carson didn't call her Shelby until this morning-he kept referring to her as his baby sister. Carson is doing good-I can see it is going to be an adjustment. Carson had his first day of pre-school today and he was so excited and proud-so hopefully that will help him to be a big boy.

I'm doing good. A little tired, but nothing that I didn't expect. I think I'm more concerned with getting a good schedule for Shelby so she will sleep more at night eventually, and also helping our family routine- now with Shelby here. Thank you for all the love and support and you will see more of Shelby soon! I'll post more pics soon!