Grandma and Grandpa French meet Ella for the first time!

There is something special about first time grandparents! I know each grandchild is just as special, but it is so fun to watch the glow that brand new first time grandparents have! I know in the case of Jeff's parents....It changed their whole world!!!!! They came down when Ella was two weeks old. I know they wouldv'e come right away, but they were gracious enough to give me time with my mom and to have some time to heal. We had a great eight days together. Jeff's brother Tim was able to come towards the end of their stay as well. I could tell he loved being an uncle. We all had a great time together. They were all such a big help taking care of Ella and helping with projects around the house! I treasure the time they were able to have with Ella when she was so little! Thank you so much for making it a priority to come see her and invest time in her life! We all love you!!!

This is a picture of Jeff's mom getting to hold Ella for the first time. They got in late from the airport and took showers before they held her because this was during the first scare with swine flu. They got to feed her her night time bottle! It was a very special moment for all of us!

So Sweet! It was love at first sight!!! Noone wanted to go to bed that night. We just all sat around enjoying the moment together. Of course Grandma and Grandpa came bearing gifts from everyone back home!

Grandpa French was a natural! I think he was SMITTEN! They didn't want me to take pictures of them because they had just jumped out of the shower, but I'm so glad I captured this very special moment!

Snuggle time with Grandpa!

Jeff and his mom giving Ella a bath together! It was so much fun to watch them!

This was Ella's first Sunday to go to church! It was so fun to all go as a family! What a special day! I love Ella's little dress! It was a gift from my friend Emily! Thanks Em for spoiling Ella with all the cute dresses!

SO HAPPY!!!!!!

Tummy time with Grandma! She loved laying on the floor and playing with Ella!

More bath time with Grandma! :o)

Grandma and Grandpa read stories to Ella every night! They want to make sure she is very smart!! LOL

Jeff's mom had quite a thing for Ella's feet! She was always playing with them! It was so cute!!!

Sweet baby snuggles! There is nothing else quite like it! Ella and Grandma French got a lot of bonding time in together!

We hung out in the garage a lot because we wanted to be outside, but it was too sunny for Ella! LOL ....so we hung out in the "man room" as Jeff loves to call it! :o)

Just checkin' each other out!

The French men at Babe's Chicken. You cant tell they're related at all!!!

Such special times with Grandpa!

Grandpa feeding Ella one last time before having to leave for the airport! sniff, sniff!!!

The Whole Clan right before Grandma and Grandpa had to go home.

Uncle Tim got in some snuggle time after Grandma and Grandpa went home!!!

We had so much fun with all of you!!!!! Can't wait to all be together again!!! Thank you so much for coming and building memories as a family!!!

First two weeks at home.....time with Grandma Lowery

Jeff and I were a little worried about how our dogs would respond to Ella, but they did great! A little pouty at first, but they have learned to love her! The first two weeks home from the hospital were so much fun! It was so special to have my mom there, and I couldn't have done it without her!!!! Thank you so much mom for slaving over me for two weeks! I love you so much! We were so blessed by our small group at church by bringing us meals for over two weeks. I had no idea how much of a help that would be! Thank you everyone for your love and generosity!!! It was so much fun getting to spend every day with a new baby!! We were so excited, and everything was so new and fun. Jeff worked half days for the first few weeks, and he was always so excited to get home to see his little girl. We were just awe struck by her!!!

My mom loved getting Ella all to herself most of the time!!! That is one of the privilages a grandma gets!

Ella sleeping in her cradle from Grandma and Grandpa French for the first time.

Daddy taking his first nap at home with Ella on his chest. Oliver was crying, because that used to be his spot to take a nap.

Everyone loves Daddy!!!

I just couldn't get enough of this sweet precious girl!!!!

Sweet baby girl!

Some more special grandma time!

Jeff and Andy putting my swing together.

Amie snuggling with me .

My special presents from Laura.....Thank you Auntie Laura!

All God's Grace in One Sweet Little Face!!!!!

So tired, but so happy!!!

Talking to Grandma and Grandpa French

How can such a little baby make you so exhausted?? :o)

There is nothing sweeter than baby breath on your neck!

Announcement sign from our church.

I LOVE my swing!!! Thank you Daddy and Andy for putting it together for me!

Brooke came to visit several times and SPOILED Ella rotten with clothes!!! Thanks Brooke!!!

More snuggle time with Aunt Brookie!!!

Look how tiny I am!

I am so in love with this little girl!

Such a great friend~~~Love you girl!

First three generations picture.

Awe....we could just eat her up! SO SWEET!!

The French Family

My mom's last night with Ella! Sniff Sniff ....We will miss you grandma!!!

One last bathtime with Grandma! Daddy helped too!

Hospital Stay

The new proud Daddy holding his baby girl for the first time! He is so in love!!!

First French Family Photo

Mommy getting a first look at her new little princess!

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!!

Dr Watts with Ella and I

The nurses let Jeff give Ella her first bath! He did such a good job! He is getting her all dressed and swaddled in this picture. What a good daddy!!!

All clean and swaddled after her first bath! Jeff looks a little star struck in this picture!

Whew! That was exhausting Daddy! I'm all clean now, and ready to snuggle with Mommy!

Uploading pictures for friends and family to see. I was so tired at this point. The adrenaline was starting to wear off BIG TIME, not to mention, so was my epidural!!!! YEOUCH!

My dear friends and coworkers, Brooke, Charlotte, and Rayanne came to visit us, and showered Ella is all kinds of gifts. Our friends Andy and Amie came too with gifts for Ella. I forgot to take a picute with them. Thanks everyone for coming and supporting us on Ella's first birthday!!!

The next morning, Grandma Lowery arrived!!!!! So glad she could come help me for the first two weeks of Ella's life! I could not have done it without her!!!! Thank you MOM!!!! I love you!

My friend Carrie, along with a bunch of other people from my church came to visit on the second day in the hospital. It was so nice to see everyone! We are so fortunate to have so many supportive people in our lives!

Actually, by the looks of this picture, Carrie came the first night. Because after that, I wore my own clothes. Sorry Carrie, I'm having a hard time remembering back that far right now! Thank you for staying with Chester and Oliver that first night! You are so good to us!

Daddy getting some good snuggle time at the hospital!

SO TIRED!!!!

Brooke came back to love on Ella some more!

Jeff could not get enough of his little girl! Good thing I was the only one that could feed her, or I never wouldv'e gotten to hold her! :o)

Jeff was practicing taking some pictures of Ella. Here's my favorite one

All tucked in my carseat and ready to go home!

Bye bye hospital!!! I get to go home and meet my puppies!!!