"The Brady Bushwar Bunch"

Tuesday Morning, June 15th at about 2:30am, Jeff came into the bedroom to wake me up for Avonlea's feeding. Here is what he said, "It's time to feed Avonlea and your sister's water broke." Needless to say, that was the most alert at a 2:30am feeding that I have ever been. Mom & Patrick were still at our house so at 3am they took off for Dallas. Susan and Jon had the girls a little after 4:30am. Marin was 6 lbs, 7oz. and was 18 3/4 inches long, and Ellery was 5 lbs., 2 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long. They are all doing well & the girls complete the Bushwar Bunch! They are both so precious & I can't wait to meet them and introduce Avonlea to all of her cousins. Today, Susan and the girls get to come home from the hospital and I know it will be a great feeling for all of them! Here are some photos from the event...






Marin


Ellery

Now Presenting...Avonlea Grace Crain

Okay...Finally, the day has arrived to present our new addition! Avonlea Grace Crain was born Monday, June 7th at 10:52 pm. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 3 oz. & measured 19 1/4 inches long.

She was welcomed into the world with "the Dirty Dozen" waiting for her to arrive in the waiting room. This included: Mom & Dad, Uncle Patrick, Jeff's Parents, Grandma Crain, Janie & Billy, Great Aunts Denise, Julie, & Helen, & Stacy. Thank you to all of you for putting in the LONG hours for Ms. Avonlea.

The Hospital. We checked in Sunday, June 6th at 5pm to start medication for the induction. Contractions started that night, but were very slow. Pitocin (drug to bring on labor) followed the next day. Avonlea didn't come until 10:52pm, so it was a long day! We have been loving every second with our sweet baby girl! I'm sure that I will be updating again soon.

Here are some highlights of the big event...