Khloe Isabelle Stevens

Upon my arrival at the hospital the first thing my son tells me is, "today is Ernest Hemingway's birthday".

Mike is a big Hemingway fan so he is pleased !

Our Khloe made her appearance at 2:50 P.M, weighing in at 7lbs. 4 oz and was 20 inches long, blonde and a nice pink skin tone.  Of course...she is perfect!

Her Momma, Katie,  did a great job, remained calm the entire time.....until she had her little girl lay across her chest, and then the tears of joy came.....a Mommy and her girl bonding skin to skin. Katie somehow remained beautiful throughout.

My son Mike, Khloe's Daddy (I like to say that), was a great encourager.  He had words and a constant touch of reassurance for his wife whom he loves so much.

I spent the day in the labor room and was lucky enough to be their for the delivery as well.  I just kept having little flash backs to Mike being born 34 years ago and how I felt.....you don't forget that feeling.

My main goal was to get that photo of Daddy seeing Khloe for the first time.....I did.

Khloe holding Daddy's hand for the first time.....but not the last.

 
Watching Mike with his baby girl....I so wanted to tell him, 'now you know how much I have really loved you all this time'. ....I didn't.  He will know in his own time, just as I did.....

and so the family has begun........................

Nice to meet you ........

 


  I can't wait to talk to her about her Daddy when he was a little boy.
and here he is :-)

May 1977 ~ Mike 2 weeks old :-)

Mike ...wasn't he so cute....just like his little Khloe.

I am over the moon with Khloe and we just met.  I can't wait to start making memories with her.

Seriously.........

I can't wait to take her shopping!!!!!!!!!!

This is what echos from my big overflowing heart today.....
and what a day it was....