Welcome to the World Emma

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She's here. She's here. She's here. And oh so cute, I might add. Emma Kenani Kinghorn graced us with her presence April 27, 2012 at 8 a.m. on the dot. She weighed in at 6 lbs 15 oz and was 19 inches long. She has deep blue eyes and blond fuzz. She is a doll. But, don't take my word for it, see for yourself...





Grandma Kinghorn comes to visit




Grandma and Grandpa Kauwe come to visit
Aunty Lauren and Uncle Felix come to visit




Daddy is SO excited to take Emma home






First car ride. She fell asleep pretty quick.

This was waiting for us when we got home :D Phil's family put it up, and don't worry, despite what it looks like, they can spell :P


Home at last and enjoying our sleeping princess. And yes, its true, she sleeps just like me :P


Snuggled in the blanket Aunty Meghan made her 


Carla comes to visit


 Having fun at home, we had to put some mittens on her cause she was scratching her face. She didn't like that very much, haha.

Grandpa and Grandma Harrison come to visit.
Everything went so well and I feel so blessed that she is here and healthy. I'm learning so much about motherhood and about my little girl. She already has quite the personality and I love her to death. I want to thank everyone that supported us and prayed for us during the ups and downs of this pregnancy. And I want to especially thank my mom who came and helped out our first week together. She made all the difference in my transition from hospital to home. And lastly, I want to thank my husband who has been amazing during everything. He supported me physically and emotionally throughout my pregnancy, as I was on bedrest, as I went into false labor, and finally as I went into real labor. He held my hand as the contractions started, persisted, and then got worse. And, he helped hold me up as I pushed Emma out. He is amazing and a natural father. I love him so much.

Comments

  1. SalleeMay 5, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Congrats to two wonderful new parents!
    You both are amazing! Emma is beautiful!

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  2. SarahMay 8, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Congratulations! She IS a doll! Maybe someday we will get to see her in real life!

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  3. MorganMay 10, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Yay! Your baby is gorgeous! I am jealous of you! I am 41 weeks pregnant, 'nuff said. :)

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  4. James and EmilyMay 13, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Keola,
    She is beautiful. So proud of you! And I absolutely love that picture of Phil with the HUGE excited smile on his face. So funny. Love you, girl!

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