On monday March 28th at 9:14 in the evening, we welcomed our daughter Charlie Belle into the world. After a very long, difficult pregnancy, the moment finally arrived when she made her little dark-haired appearance. Dave helped place her on my chest and exclaimed, tears streaming down his tired face, “it’s another girl!” We are in love.
Life has become infinitely more hectic around our house, but Charlie completes our family in the most natural way. Before she was born I was worried about having enough time, attention, and love for two kids. I won’t lie—the time and attention are a balancing act that I’m not quite sure how to perform yet. But the love came so easily that I feel like Charlie has been with us all along.
We’re now knee-deep in diapers and 2 am feedings, so please excuse my absence from the blog for a little while. As soon as we get adjusted to life as a family of four I’ll be back in the swing of things, only with one more tiny gal in the kitchen.
Love,
-RDG
Oh my goodness I have been waiting for this post. She is so beautiful! Congrats.
What a sweetheart, Congradulations! Lucy and Charlie, <3 adorable!
So pretty!!!! Congratulations to you and your family!!!
Oh, wonderful! Congratulations!!
She’s gorgeous. And how lovely for Lucy to have a sister! Congratulations!
Congratulations to you and your family! She is so beautiful. Love is truly one of the things in life that the more you give it away the more you have. There will be plenty of love for all of you plus some.
Yay!!! Congratulations to you both! As a sister myself, I’m thrilled that your Lucy will have a sister to play with as they grow up, and I’m so glad to hear that everyone is happy and healthy. She looks just like Lucy in that photo! All the best xxx
Congratulations! She’s beautiful. I was just pointed to your blog this morning (the bacon cinnamon rolls, which look like so much fun), and I’m looking forward to poking around more. I live up in Everett, so not too far away =)
Congratulations! Enjoy this time as a new family of four
Congratulations! My sister and I share the same age difference as your girls. It’s wonderful, and being the older sister I am sure Lucy is helping as much as possible. Enjoy all the cuddles and special times to come.
Congratulations!!! She is beautiful! Don’t worry, balancing the care two little ones comes naturally. In just a few weeks you won’t remember doing it any other way.
Congratulations on your sweet Charlie Belle!
Oh, Jenny – she’s beautiful! Congrats to both of you. Can’t wait to see you all walking in the neighborhood when the weather gets better.
She is precious!! Congratulations!
Yay! Beautiful. Congrats
I’d love to send some Welcome Baby cupcakes
Congratulations from another mom of two girls (and one of them is also a Charlotte.) She is so beautiful! Have fun being a family of 4
YAY!! Congrats on the new arrival of your gorgeous little one! As an avid follower of your wonderful blog, I am so happy for you and your family!! Charlie is a beautiful name
Oh my goodness. I have been absent from the interwebs too long!
Congratulations and I LOVE HER NAME!! Gorgeous and fun – way to go, Momma!
So you guys didn’t know the sex before she was born??
Thanks, Becki! Nope, we went old school with both girls and never found out the gender beforehand. It was fun! Hope you’re well