Madelynn Grayce is here!!

Madelynn Grace Hilligoss (or Maddie for short) was born September 29, 2008 @ 1:46 in Noblesville,In . She weighed in at 6 lbs 6.5 oz and is 18 in long. Mommy and her are doing well other then being very tire. Tasha had a rough evening after being induced and things didn't go as well as they thought. But after so rounds with her blood pressure she pulled thru ok. And was just in hard pushing labor for 1 1/2 hours. (but had been in some sort of labor since 7:30 the night before) Thankfully everything turned out ok and baby Maddie graced our world.

Two very happy aunts!!!

A sleeping princess
The very happy (but tired) family. Tasha was still on some meds that made her quite groggy. But she felt quite good other than being tired. I am quite proud of my brother. Mom said he was a GREAT coach....and Tasha was a trooper.
BIG FEET....takes after Daddy!!!

She ate pretty well and actually burped well too. She finished almost the entire bottle...the nurse seemed suprised when she came in.

Baby Jonny meets Maddie (they are cousins) He was so cute at first...but later he pulled her hat off. Looks like he is going to be a stinker to her. No really, he just kept staring at her and then looking up at the adults unsure of what to think of everything.



We love you baby Maddie....and hope you grow up to be healthy and strong. I also hope and pray the you learn early that Jesus can be your very best friend. He will always be there for you. I trust that you pattern your life after what Jesus would want for you. And Hang in there, I am going to bring you a play mate here soon.

Love,

Aunt Nella

XOXO

SOON TO ARRIVE~~~~Madelynn Grayce

Tonight at around 6:30, Justin and Tasha will take there last ride alone as a young married couple. They will enter the hospital.....and many hours later (I am sure Tasha is hopeing not to many hours) Madelynn Grayce will have discovered America!!!

We are so excited....and I am waiting anxiously to be able to clock out of work Monday and head to Noblesville and see the precious little bundle. I even have more excitement now that I have my own little blessing growing inside me. It is amazing to me how something so small can let you know very well that it is there. Thank God I am not standing around the "Great Procelin Throne" , But I think every ocean in the world is inside me. No, its not that bad, but at least one Ocean, but it is so worth it. I am so excited, and trying to take in every moment. At this time I think the baby looks a little like a rat!! Hope it takes after its Father...(did I just say that???)

Back to Justin and Tasha....I will bring news and pictures as soon as this "auntie" can. Keep them in your prayers today.