13 days old!

We are really enjoying Cali and being around her all the time. She is a good sleeper and only cries when she is hungry or dirty. She is the sweetest baby ever. She has had quite a few visitors as well. She is waiting to meet her Grandma and Grandpa Manis on Thursday! She enjoys her nightly visits with her Nana Efird and just loves being snuggled by her :) Cali will be 13 days old on Tuesday but she has already been in three states, been shopping at outlet malls, walmart, and Target and gone out to eat 3 times :) I wonder what else she will get into :)

Our Girl is a model!

Sunday afternoon my friend came to take proffessional pictures of Cali and I am posting some of the proofs. Cali did so well!!!! I cannot believe how great they turned out, it's like Anne Geddes came and took the pictures!!

We are going to go see Tummy Mommy today for a visit, Jeremy is so excited because we will get to have a home cooked meal. I am happy to go visit and get out of the hotel and get to visit with Theresa and Joyce :)

Hopefully we will get to go home to North Carolina tomorrow but I am not holding my breath. It hasn't been an unpleasant stay but it will be nice to sleep in our own bed, and Cali in her bassinet.

Sunday 7-20-2008

Today was a very busy day for Miss Cali. She had her first photo session today and it went very well, she even peed on the prop table twice :) That's what babies do :) She also got to meet her Aunt Jen for the first time, she is going to be one very spoiled little girl. Cali was very busy with shopping at Walmart and eating dinner at Ruby Tuesdays :) Jeremy and I are officially "those" people who's child cries at dinner. This young couple that was sitting near us turned and looked but I just said sorrrrryyy :) She only cried until I held her, she does not enjoy the car carrier.

Saturday!

Today was a sad day, and a happy day. We already miss Tummy Mommy Theresa and know that she misses Cali immensely. There is no doubt in our mind how much she loves this baby and wants only the best for her. We are at the hotel now. Cali just finished a 2 ounce bottle and is now laying in her bassinet :) See I can put her down....at least long enough to type this!!! Thanks for all the well wishes for our new family. Keep praying for Theresa as this is not an east decision on her part and I don't like to see her hurting!

We love you Theresa!

Kimberly, Jeremy, and Cali

Cali on video!!!

I hope this works! I took a video of our baby and she wouldn't wake up for too long but she did get a little mad at being poked at :)

Happy Birthday Cali!

She's here! Cali Theresa Efird arrived at 10:09am weighing in at 7 pounds and 1 ounce. She is 21.5 inches long!!! I did not post yesterday which is understandable because all I wanted to do was hold her and love on her! She is laying with Theresa now sleeping snug as a bug!!! She loves to be swaddled and gets a little testy when you unwrap her for any reason :)

I will write more soon!

Mommy

There are two of us, soon to be three of us!!

We are in Georgia and it's 6:30 am. Cali is going to be born through c-section today around 9am!! I am just a ball of nerves and snapping at every little thing :) I need to see and hold her :) I will post more tonight with pictures but I wanted to update that her c-section was going to be this morning and not in the afternoon like we thought! Please keep everyone involved in your prayers and especially Theresa as she goes through the surgery.

Less Than A Week!!!

Well today is Thursday and I am really starting to get excited beyond measure. I have had this baby in my heart my whole life and now it's becoming a reality. I am so nervous about the hospital and how can I keep myself from sobbing a crying when I finally get to hold her. Jeremy and I are going to stay in the "guest house" at the hospital and be within walking distance of our baby Cali. Speaking of Cali (hahaha) Jennifer a friend of mine from work (Nahrgang) sent Cali the cutest onesie yesterday, it is pink and it says "Cali" embroidered across the chest!!!!!! Sooo cute!

ATTENTION, The day is drawing near!!!

We just found out that our precious baby Cali will be arriving on July 16th. Theresa is have a scheduled C-section that day. Not only is it a special day for us being our anniversary, but now it will be our baby girls birthday!!! What a great surprise to come home to yesterday :) Thanks Theresa for helping us get all of our blessings!!!