Stella Mae Dorssom Arrived!

Stella made her grand appearance on August 18th at 3:47am. She weighed 6 lbs 3 oz and was 18.5 inches. The delivery was very fast and I feel good besides the normal sleep deprivation. We have been home for a little over a week now and enjoying every minute of it. My mom and sister were here for several days then Charlie's parents and brother were here for a couple more. We are looking forward to having some time with just the three of us! Here are some photos of the little one...

Last picture before leaving for the hospital...38 weeks 6 days

Dressed and ready to go home!
My mom and Stella meeting for the first time.
All set and ready for the first car ride, and I slept the entire way home.


Swaddled and taking a nap in my crib.

Getting my first sponge bath.

And getting my hair washed....which I love!


All cleaned up!

Looking at my aunt Kelsey

36 weeks 6 days, Nursery Complete & Awards!

We completed the nursery on Sunday by hanging the quilt. Charlie made the quilt hanger so it matches the crib and dresser. Here are a few pics of what it looks like these days. The last little thing I need to do is put pictures in all the empty picture frames.








People have many ways of tracking their child's growth, on a piece of wood, door frame etc. It is only fitting that Baby Jay helps us keep track our little ones growth. My dad sent this to us and I had it laminated and hung it inside the closet door so we could see how big the little bambina/o was getting. It will be great to roll up and take with us wherever we move!

36 weeks 6 days...


Another blurb about Charlie...he recently received three more awards. The one pictured (made from Alabama clay) is the Flight Commander of the quarter for Squadron Officer College. He also received awards for Flight Commander of the quarter for Air and Space Basic Course (ASBC) and Flight Commander of the quarter for the 29th Student Squadron.