Eva Ardell Stoddard

She is here, Our Eva Ardell!

Our nurse, grandmas freind, Grandma Black and us.

Big Brother, Jake

The team, Dad, Mom, Dr. Smith

On the way out the door, bye, bye tummy.

Now that I've made everybody wait so long for pictures, here's the scoop . . . .

January 28, Wednesday morning my water broke. We met Grandad with Jake and headed over to the hospital around 9:00 (thanks Grandad for saving us always!) Sure enough the nurses confirmed my water had broke and Eva was on her way. We got the best room in the house. You could see Grandma's work and the Timpanogos Temple. We could watch as Grandma ran back and forth from work. It was a quick and easy delivery (mom was very happy for that). She was born at 1:59 in the afternoon. Weighing in at 7lbs 9 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Three inched of long beautiful hair, and a nose and cheeks just like big brothers. We had such a wonderful experience and are so thankful to be so blessed with two amazing and healthy kids. Jake is so excited and already has fully taken on big brother responsibilities. Thank you to everyone who helped out, bringing meals, awesome gifts, and special thanks to my Sammy, one of my best buddies, who took care of us so good in the hospital!

I thought everyone should know the real reason for the hold up on my post. Dad wasn't quite so sure on her name. I wanted him to have the last call, so I waited. He came in the other night and said, " Jake and I decided." He started talking to her and calling her by her name. She smiled from ear to ear for the first time. I have never seen a newborn smile that big. It was such a sweet moment and one I'll never forget. She has one amazing Daddy!