Thursday, January 7, 2010

Clara in action

Since her daddy is on TV, I thought it would only be natural to share Clara's first video appearance! She sleeps a lot, so here is a rare look at her open eyes:

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We're on our way home now. I'm in the back seat with the baby since I just fed her. She's back to sleep now and I'm about to sleep too, if at all possible, since I have a pretty bad cold and can barely keep my eyes open.



We made a quick stop in New Orleans, where we ate some absolutely delicious beignets. Holy cow, they were good! It was our first time trying beignets, and our first time in New Orleans.

Yummmmmmm...


Clara slept right through her first visit to the French Quarter


We're now in Mississippi, and we'll make it about half way to Ryan's parents' tonight. Tomorrow night we'll stay at their house, and head home to Richmond on Saturday morning.

Everyone wonders how our first night went, and I guess it went fine! She ate at 11:30 p.m., then again at 12:30 a.m. (that was only because she only ate about 2/3 of her bottle at 11:30 before falling asleep with the bottle in her mouth; we'll know for next time that we should try to get her to finish more of it), 3:30 (apparently I woke up and asked Ryan to feed her; I have no memory of that!), then at 7. So, just like during the day, she goes about three to three-and-a-half hours. A couple times she has gone four hours, which is the longest the nanny says we should let her go without eating.

Okay, I'm going to try to get some sleep. Hopefully I'll post more later if I can!

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42 comments:

  2. so so so sweet... those eyes are gorgeous!!

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  3. love the newborn grunting noises!

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  4. I second Shannon--look at her lovely eyes! Safe travels and I pray you're feeling better soon!

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  6. She is just precious!

    And yep, all that eating sounds just perfect! Good job, Mama!

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  7. She is so so so precious! And I can hear the love overflowing in your voice.

    Oooooh Cafe Du Monde! I'm so jealous

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  8. So precious - thank you so much for sharing!

    And get better soon!

    Jen

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  9. Wait what way are you coming!? I live in MS if you want to stay here you can!

    I love how you told R to feed her! Perfect and hilarious! ;)

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  10. oh so cute. I love her cheeks!!

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  11. Ahhh...I love how big her eyes get when she's trying REALLY hard to wake up...but then she just can't resist the sleepiness.

    She is so beautiful and is going to be one heck of a knock out when she gets older.

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  13. Thanks, everyone! I just realized that my posts have been pretty straightforward the last two days and not very reflective or emotional. I will definitely change that when I get home! There is SO much that I want to say about the baby, the experience of seeing her for the first time (and we have video of it) and all of you - your generosity, your support, your friendship. I could write volumes about all of you and what this community means to me. It has been truly the most unbelievable experience of my life.

    Oh, and Sew - I think you are way out of our way, but Clara wishes she could see you!

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  14. SO CUTE!! She is so tiny and cute!! How did it feel to go eat with your BABY sitting next to you in the stroller?!

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  15. She is so cute, K! I'm in love with her already! Drive safe!

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  16. She is beautiful! I hope you feel better soon and I can't wait to hear all the details of the last two days! What an amazing story Clara has!!!! I know that someday she too will be overwhelmed at how many people were praying for her. She is a VERY special baby and one lucky little girl.

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  17. I LOVE it! Love it, love it, LOVE IT!
    All the feedings, the pics, updates, videos... I can't get enough of hearing about her and seeing her little face!!

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  18. Those EYES! Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Clara with us!!!

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  19. So sweet. Hope that pesky cold goes away. The first video of you guys will be priceless I am sure. Hope you will video her meeting the grands.

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  21. One can only keep hoping that you were close enough, right?! ;) See you in less then a month! :)

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  22. You can't beat Cafe du Monde! What a perfect way to celebrate! Congratulations, again. She's just beautiful!

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  23. What beautiful eyes!!!

    Safe journey home!!!! Continuing to pray for you three!

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  24. I am waiting with baited breath for the "reflective" post and the video of when you first met her!!!! Oh wow, how will I last the next few days without that???!!!
    This is worse than the 2WW!!!

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  25. She's perfect! Thanks for sharing the video!

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  26. It is so fun to see her bright eyes!

    It is hilarious how J and I were talking about sweet Clara today and wondering how she was doing out and about heading to her new home! J said "They are great parents, I am sure she is doing great!" I got so excited for you and Ryan just hearing J say that yall are great parents! Just when you wonder if it will ever happen and then in the blink of an eye God made you both wonderful parents to a very lucky, sweet girl!

    I hope your cold gets better quickly! The weather here is just weird sometimes and colds come and go around here! Maybe when you return home, all will be better!
    Still praying, always!

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  27. Yall went to Cafe de Monde? What a treat :) Glad you got to experience that!

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  28. Beautiful!!! Oh my goodnesss she's JUST beautiful!!! Love those eyes, little nose and lips!

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  29. So precious. Praying for safe travels and for you cold to improve.

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  30. I was determined to figure out what day in December that God specifically asked me to pray for you and your growing family and it was on December 18th, 2009! Clara was already born and God knew he was calling you two to be her parents!

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  31. She looks like she's just so wondrous at all she sees. Safe travels with that precious gem

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  32. What a sweet little thing!

    I'm glad you guys had a chance to stop in the Quarter on your way out of town - beignets are a great treat :).

    Have a safe trip back!

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  33. She's lovely! Have a safe drive!

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  34. She's lovely! Have a safe drive!

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  35. Drive carefully and thanks for the update and video, loved it!

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  36. Look at those big brown eyes! So cute!

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  37. Oh, she is so adorable. I love her big beautiful eyes! Hurry up and come home already ;) We miss you!

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  38. Refresh.

    Refresh.

    Refresh.

    I'd love to see your Sitemeter stats for the last two weeks, haha!

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  39. My 21 month old loves babies! She was awwwing over the video and saying "baby so sweet!'

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  40. I am with Cathy - refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh....

    Hope you're doing well!! Can't wait for your next update :)

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  42. yes, I have refreshed several times today...just waiting for more pictures and more news. Still so happy for you!

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