Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Alyvia

Alyvia Ann Stanclift (my third niece) was born to Kelie and JR on July 29th at 8:12 PM. She weighed 8 pounds even and is 21 inches long. She has a head full of beautiful dark hair with blue eyes and looks a lot like her older sisters Ariana and Annika did when they were born...Absolutely gorgeous!

I was in the hall right outside of the delivery room with my dad and nieces waiting for Alyvia to be born and JR and my mom were in the delivery room with Kelie. Ari and Anni were going crazy with anticipation, they had their ears pressed up against the door and said they could hear crying every few seconds. Once we finally did hear crying in the room, the girls could barely handle being in the hall on the other side of the door and asked every minute for about a half hour if we could go in to see the baby yet. Eventually we were welcomed in to meet Alyvia. Ari and Anni loved looking at, holding and getting to know her (so did I). When it was time to feed Alyvia the girls were very curious as to what was going on and kept trying to peek. When Kelie switched sides, Ari innocently asked "Mom, is there more milk in the other boobie?". JR got to help with Alyvia's first bath while everyone gathered around to watch. Then it was time for us to leave the hospital, Anni leaned over and said in her cute little voice "I will miss you Alyvia".

9 comments:

PJ and Julie said...

she is such a doll. I love all that thick dark hair on those girls. how fun that you got to be there!

Stacey Sargent said...

Ari is hilarious! Alyvia is gorgeous! Keep us updated!

Shy Little Violets said...

There is nothing sweeter than a new baby and the feeling in the room right after delivery. That's so cool that your family is tight like that to be there and support eachother in such an amazing time. Congrats to JR and company.

Tina said...

What a neat experience. Those girls are so funny! I know the fun you have with these girls that adore you. You are such a great uncle!

FJ Johnson said...

We have the cutest nieces ever!

Melissa: said...

Beautiful baby! What sweet girls. I'm glad you got to go down and be a part of it all.

Congrats Uncle!

WIKKY said...
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WIKKY said...

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful baby. Congrats to the world's #1 uncle. Your sister is one lucky gal to have you around!

Stacey Sargent said...

Rob...Thanks so much for putting a link to my wedding blog. It seriously means a lot!