Baby Kate

I can't believe that Kate is already 1 week and a day old. We caught her with eyes open the other day. I still just love her hair! She always wakes up and sometimes fusses when we put her little newborn hat on--we joke that she doesn't like to have her hair messed up.

Luke and Kate

Luke is a great big brother. He finally got a chance to hold Kate and is always wanting to hold her. He likes to sing "Popcorn Popping" to her and gives her LOTS of kisses. He told me that even though he doesn't like babies, he does like Kate. He likes to play with her fingers and thinks that her hair is funny. (Sometimes it is!)

Grandma and Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa Galyan came on Thursday and took us home from the hospital. These are the last shots we took as we were leaving. We enjoyed our stay there but it's nice to be home and with the family again. I'm so glad that they are here to take care of us.

Girls Night Out

Kate and I got a special visitor in the hospital today. Allie came for our first "girls night out". She's here for dinner and a few hours of fun! What a great big sister.

It's a beautiful day

Some more pictures of Kate...and the family.

First Bath

Here's Kate's first bath. She loved it and didn't really cry. She's a very calm baby (so far).

Kate Lynn Melanson

Kate was born at 12:34 pm. She was 8lb 3 oz, 20 1/4" inches. Everything went really well and I wasn't uncomfortable at all. Dr. Bair was so quick and comforting. I feel so blessed to have him for a doctor. We also had the best nurses. We were surprised at how much hair she has. She looks a lot like Allie did, but with way more hair. Michael got to tell me that she was a girl and I just cried. The nurse asked her name and Michael said "Her name is Kate" and it felt so right. She cried for just a little bit and then settled down. She is beautiful and truly a gift from Heavenly Father.