Leighann's First Photo Shoot (July 31, 2009)

Jona came over last night and did such an amazing job with Leighann's first photo shoot. I appreciate her so much for doing this for us! It was so much fun to be together, have my mom here to enjoy the photo shoot and for Tony and I to have these memories! Here they are! Enjoy the pictures and thanks again Jona! Leighann is doing really well. She is up to 7lb 1oz as of her doctors appointment last Wednesday (July 29,2009). Her skin tag fell off of her ear beautifully and the cord stump came off right before her 2 week doctor appointment. She is eating well (up to 3 3/4 oz every 3 hours) and is such a beautiful blessing!!

This picture below is of me and Leighann in the rocker that my grandparents got for me when I was a baby, and the outfit that Leighann is wearing was mine when I was a baby!! (27 years ago)

3 generations of love!

Mommy, Daddy and Leighann (hands, hearts and feet!)

Quilt above made by my parent's sweet neighbor and the afghan she is laying on is from my Great-Aunt Gladys (Leighann's great/great aunt).

Daddy and his princess wrapped in the beautiful quilt Aunt Celia made for her!

OUR FAMILY is complete!

Missy and her sister!

Peanut and her sister!

2 Weeks old and such a blessing..........

2 weeks of milestones, miracles and infinite love!!!

First time in her Boppy bouncer on her one week birthday!

Leighann Grace being rocked in her nursery for the first time!

Daddy rocking his baby girl!

Wooooooo.......pig sooie! Arkansas Razorbacks (and a little combination of outfits that fit her since she is so tiny!)

I cannot believe Leighann is going to be two weeks old tomorrow! I wanted to share some pictures and special milestone moments with you all that we have enjoyed the past two weeks. Leighann Grace is such a blessing and we are so thankful to have her in our lives! She is doing really well. She weighed in a 6 pounds, 8 ounces at her last doctors appointment (last Thursday). She is 19 3/4 inches long as of today! She is beginning to hold her head up a little on her own, trying to hold her bottle and pacifier, making eye contact with us, and starting to smile at us (or probably having gas!!). She is sleeping 3 hours at a time at night and about 2 during the day between her feedings and awake time with her mommy and daddy. Daddy had to go back to work today, but Grandma is here for a little while. As far as I go with the c-section recovery, it is slow but going rather well. I am just having to really pace myself, but loving my maternity leave with my little girl! Leighann loves her bassinet and is starting to sit in her bouncer (pink boppy which is so awesome to have!). Soon we will begin tummy time! Enjoy all the fun pics below "Two weeks in review"

Leighann's amazing appearance into this world 7-14-09 (7:54a.m.)

We are a family!!! :) 7-15-09 Leighann Grace ready to go home!! Our family ready to head home!The sweet nurses that pushed me out to the car!First night at home. Daddy with his baby girl! Leighann all dressed up and ready for her first pediatrician appointment (7-17-09)Daddy carrying her in to the doctor!Her first weigh in at the doctors office (6 lb. 8 oz.)Grandpa with his angel! Grandma with her angel!Leighann after her first bath (no, she was not a very happy camper, but was squeaky clean!)Leighann is so precious! I just still can't believe this is our little girl. God has blessed us beyond our imagination. Here she is at 9 days old! 7-23-09

Baby Leighann

Here are more pictures of Leighann Grace. Isn't she precious! This is Meredith again! Amy, Baby Leighann and Tony are all great. Most likely going home tomorrow!

Baby is sleeeping again!

Look at her feet!

SO CUTE!

Leighann Grace Talbert is Here!

Congratulations Amy and Tony! This is Meredith on Amy's blog. Leighann Grace Talbert was born at 7:54 this morning and weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. She is a beautiful baby GIRL!

Here are the proud new parents, Amy and Tony. This is the first picture of them as a family.

Baby Leighann is sleeping! Isn't she precious!

The very happy grandparents

Welcome to the world, Leighann Grace!

By the way, Amy is feeling good. Everything went smooth and went well. We are all very happy!

It's A............GIRL!!!

So sorry it has been such a long time since an update. It is absolutely amazing to me how fast time flies by these days. I am officially 21 1/2 weeks today and we found out about 2 weeks ago that we are going to be blessed with a little girl, Leighann Grace Talbert. We were so thankful that the ultrasound shows a healthy and growing baby. Lately I have been enjoying getting little girl things in my favorite colors pink and brown! We purchased the bedding set in pink and brown polka dots and it is absolutely precious. Now we just have to start decorating the room. Any ideas??

We are finishing up our registries at the Baby's Room in Rogers and also Babies R Us and Target. I think those are really fun places to register at and they have nice things.

Since my last post there has been a lot going on. We made a trip down to South Arkansas for the funeral of my best friends father and my cousins father-in-law. Jerry was truly a remarkable man and known for his genuine spirit, loving heart, and his Christ like nature. He will be missed greatly and I ask all of you to continue to lift up the Jordan family in your prayers during this time.

I have also been busy planning upcoming events at the church for choir, children's choir and praise team. We have our mid-week lenten services every Wednesday night of lent and those are going so well. The theme is "Shalom-Peace" and how Christ constantly expressed peace in the scriptures and also in our day to day lives. Easter will be here before I know it, so I have been busy preparing services and leading the various groups. It is truly wonderful to be a part of such a growing, outreach ministry.

In the midst of all the times in all of our lives, God is with us. Peace be with you all.

Ice Storm 2009

Man, Northwest Arkansas really got hit hard by this ice storm. There are over 120,000 people without electricity and I am so thankful that we have been so fortunate to have electricity through the entire event. It all started Monday evening and is starting to melt today finally, but a lot of people are having even worse damage now from the icicles melting and toppling trees down on their homes and property. Keep all of NWA and the entire area in your prayers.

On another note, I am SO EXCITED that we are headed north this weekend to Kansas to visit Tony's family. It has been forever since we have been there and we really love spending time with them, when we can. I know it will be a lot of fun. Next week, we are headed to South Arkansas, as Tony has to work down there and I am going to work remotely from there as well and spend time with my grandparents. That will be a good time as well. During next week we are having some renovations done to our home. The nursery is getting painted, our bedroom is getting painted and we are getting new hardwood laminate flooring put down in the living room, hallways and closet. I am super excited about this, and especially to see the beginnings of our little ones nursery.

I am almost 15 weeks and 6 days, so almost 16 weeks. I go for a check-up Monday and then get to make the appointment for the big ultrasound where we find out the big question, BOY OR GIRL? Right now I have a hunch it is a boy, but that is just me! I am really starting to show now and so I went to Motherhood Maternity in the Promenade and my parents gave me some money and I got 3 new shirts and a belly band to start using. They have really nice things, and I got Tony a book, "So You're Going to Be a Dad". I also got some lotion and other personal items, along with the preggie drops/pops. They have really helped with the morning sickness!

14 Weeks and a long needed update

Today as I ponder back past the few weeks, I am filled with thanksgiving that our little bundle of joy is doing so well. I have been back to the doctor 3 times since my last post and baby Talbert is doing well. January 7th we heard the heartbeat on the doppler monitor for the first time and that was truly a miracle and blessing to hear. We saw our baby through the ultrasound two times before that, at 6 weeks, and at 8 weeks. I have been so busy lately and apologize for now posting any sooner. I plan on updating once a week from here on out. Hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's. Ours was great. We spent Christmas Eve at church all day with 3 separate services, that all went well and spent Christmas with my family here in Bella Vista. A few highlights of our Christmas together was: going to see Marley and me (truly an amazing movie, but so sad at the end), opening presents for the future Talbert, being together, Tony's cooking (yes, my husband is a wonderful cook), and family time. New Year's Eve was fun here at our hous with our good friend Russell and Meredith (family and friends all in one), their little dog Belle, and my other friends from church Lesley and Carson. We watched Mama Mia and, of course watched the ball drop. For New Years, I hung out with my good friend Lesley at the mall and we went to see Four Christmases, which was hilarious. Our next doctors appointment is in the beginning of February. We will find out if we are having a little boy or little girl in 5 weeks (I can't wait!!!). The journey of going to three doctors, and finding out that I may never be able to have children and now having a child grow inside me is so amazing. My doctor is wonderful and she is a blessing to have there beside me the whole way. She is actually the same doctor that delivered the Duggar's (you should check out their show on TLC- 18 kids, CRAZY) last three children. The official due date is July 19th! I know I will be able to spend a few weeks at home with the baby, and then will need to return to work, but I am so excited that our baby will be able to have childcare right at the preschool that is in the church that I work at! That will be a huge blessing because I can go check on him/her throughout the day and still be able to work too! Well, that is all I have for an update for today, but will be updating a lot more regular in the coming weeks. Happy New Year and blessings to you all!