On a hot August day, after spending 9 days being monitored at the hospital in her mother’s womb, Emma Kate was born into this world. Weighing 5lbs 6oz, she exceeded expectations of a preemie. Already known as the cute blonde around the hospital, Emma Kate is ready to take on the world!

1 minute old: 

1 minute 15 seconds old:

Emma Kate meets mom and dad:

First time being held by mommy:

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In daddy’s arms for the first time:

And then there were three:

Alison, her mother, and mother-in-law anxiously await the new baby:

Alison and her dad:

 Alison & Papa Smurf:

Our good friends in Concord, GA were so kind as to throw Emma Kate a shower at the beautiful home of Sallie Brown. Unfortunately, we were in the hospital at the time, so we didn’t get to attend. However, the party still went on. Special thanks to all who attended and sent gifts, as well as to Macy and Ginny Strickland, Sallie Brown, and Lisa and Clara Lee for planning everything. We greatly appreciate it. Here are some photos that I scanned (poorly) from Clara Lee’s prints.