At 11:58pm on the 22nd of May, 2009 Anna delivered an 8 lb 12 oz baby girl. As always, she did amazing. No hurling of profanities or objects. No ear splitting screams. Mother and baby are healthy and well.
For two days this little thing was referred to by the nursing staff as 'Six' because we didn't have a name for her.
Saturday morning at breakfast I asked the kids if they thought it was a boy or a girl. Before any real fights broke out I had Clara read my hospital bracelet.
She was the most excited for a baby sister.
The rest of the crew was pretty excited as well. Even William and James.
After careful deliberation, we decided that she looked like she could provide road side assistance or maybe generate energy for small electric devices, so we named her. . .
Audrey Anna Allen
And we feel very blessed to have her be a part of our family. She has a welcome quiet and sweet disposition. Thank you all for being so interested.
28 comments:
Yay! Congratulations to you all. Do I get a prize for mentioning the name Audrey in my list? Anna, I am officially burning all the hospital pictures of myself after giving birth; you look incredible.
Anna--you are stunning. Little Audrey is so lucky to have her family! Michael, I'm not sure about the facial hair. Welcome to that sweet baby! Love the name, btw. I can't believe you didn't go with "Duchess"--we were crossing our fingers.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! The Mietus boys and I would like to welcome little Audrey to an absolutely fabulous family. We love and miss you!
3 cheers for little girls! What a sweet thing she is...is she your biggest baby? I couldn't remember what the others weighed in at, but that seemed a little bigger than your others.
Congratulations to the entire Allen family (even their mountain man father :)!
Hooray, and congratulations! As my midwife would say: "She looks like one of your babies." :o)
Am I the only one, or do Jacob and Isaac look like twins in the photo with Michael?
And I completely agree with Meredith (Hi!) and Whitney--I'm not sure it's fair for you to look so good after having a baby.
Enjoy these next few weeks! (You do have proper help, do you not?)
Congrats! I sure am jealous! I love that baby stage. She's a beauty.
Anna, Michael and family, Congratulations! Another beauty for your amazing family. We are so happy for you. Way to go!
Congrats Allen's! She is beautiful! I am looking forward to more pitures of this adorable gal!
What a great name! Congratulations to the Allen family!! (And especially Clara)
Oh Audrey, Clara has been waiting a long time for you! Congrats Allen bunch. Lucky baby, lucky family.
Oh Congratulations! I'm so glad you weren't serious when you said "Arliss" way back! I love Audrey, we have an Aubrey.
In fact Aubrey gave birth on Friday to her first--Elliott.
Congratulations again, and you look fabulous, I should hide all my hospital photos!!
<3
She's beautiful! I love her! And I will forgive you for having her on my birthday and not naming her after me since I love the name Audrey!
May 22 is the best birthday ever. The stars are definitely lined up for this girl. Keep an eye on her, she's going places!
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you all - especially for Clara that she has a beautiful little sister. I hope you're feeling well - you certainly look marvelous! :)
-Lindsey
22 years ago on that same day I too gave birth to a beautiful girl... Angela Faye Burnett. This year was her golden birthday (22 on the 22nd). Hooray for little girls who grow up to be even more beautiful. How blessed we are to be mothers. Congratulations, Anna.
Congrats on the teentsy tintsy baby! She's adorable! Fantastic name too!!! Can't wait for #7!!!!! hahahaha...isn't that a fun thought right now.
Um, and did Michael right this post? Because if he did you need to let him know that it's FINE if there are ear curddling screams during child birth...especially if the damn head is 16". Ok, that's out. I had to get that out, cause I screamed louder than I knew I could when I delivered that 2 year old a few years ago!
Back to Audrey! Great job, great baby, perfect family, keep em comin!
Huge congratulations!!! She is beautiful!!
Congratulations! What a beautiful little baby girl.
You look amazing Anna.
Congratulations! Hooray for Clara who now gets a sister! So excited for you all! She is beautiful!
We loved the pictures... Congratulations on Audrey... We hope to be able to come to the blessing when the time comes.. Keep us posted.
Love Brian and Sheri & family
Hip Hip Hooray!! She is beautiful! I can't wait to meet her. You look amazing Anna! Sure love you all.
She is so sweet! I bet Clara is thrilled about having a sister. Congratulations!
I love the picture of you with all 6 kids. You are amazing.
Man, I wish we lived closer.
A sister for Clara!!! Congratulations, my supermodel friend! You're finally not pregnant anymore--I'm so happy for you!
Grandpa and I are delighted with her beautiful name. We only wish we could be there with you and have a chance to hold her and welcome her here. How special for her to be a triple "A".
We send our love as we felt close to you by the great pictures of the family and our new little granddaughter.
We love you all. Give that little James an extra hug from Grandma.
Party!! If I was a better blog follower I would have known before play group that you had given birth. Hurrah for a baby girl.
Hooray! YAY!!! Congratulations! We're so happy for you guys! (Especially for darling CLARA!) Love you!
yay! a sister for princess margaret! adorable...the baby and the name...not the facial hair. ;) (on michael...not anna...) best wishes as you begin a more chaotic and wonderfully joyful life together with your precious little ones!!! wish y'all were here so we could share in the delight and snuggling of baby magic scented audrey!
How exciting! A girl! Anna, you look amazing! You are wonder woman, that is for sure! Congratulations you guys! :)
Congrats! I could not be more happy for you.
xo
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