Welcome Madelyn

Welcome Madelyn Adele Kelly who was born at 4:30 pm on March 19.  She weighed in at 9 lbs, 7 oz, and joined the family in quick fashion.  Quick is a relative term.  In our five grandchild births so far, labor, in each case, went on far too long.  Kari’s water broke at 1 pm, so, in our experience, this was a quick delivery.  Mom, Dad, sister and grandparents are elated.

 

Elizabeth meets sister Madi for the first time

With Grandmas

With Daddy

Holding Madi at home

With cousins Jane, Jensen, Grayson and sister Elizabeth

With oldest cousin Jane

Uncle Nathan and Aunt Caylyn

Vigil III

I flew home that next Saturday, February 28, but Barb stayed in Atlanta attending to Reya, Penny, and Ben.  I felt I needed to get home, honoring our original airline tickets, to be in proximity to Kari in case she delivered.  Alas, baby Kelly is taking its time, providing provocative rumblings, but no results.  Barb flew home on March 4.  Baby Kelly, still lurking.  Kari is ready.  Eric is so, so ready.  Kari is still teaching.  She serves till her due date, March 13.  She looks great.  Healthy.  But she is so big.  Her ankles and feet are swollen.  Have this child now, Kari.  Come, baby Kelly, come.  We all await you. Please give your host, my beloved daughter, relief.  Come, baby Kelly, come