our eternal sunshine
Ethan Willis came from a family of 9, with 7 brothers and sisters. He's the oldest and truest friend I have. He used to tell me his dad would say, "before I had a child, I wouldn't pay a dollar for it. But after, I wouldn't sell it for a million." Ethan, your dad was right. Our "little family" is now 6 in number, but I can't believe I ever felt complete without my little Elsie. Here's a video of her first five days of life, I love how the kids have taken to her, and can't believe how much she's changed in five short days. Enjoy. By the by, 3694 kg's is metric for 8.2 pounds.
Chris
(if you can't see the video, try downloading the latest version of quicktime at www.quicktime.com;) Charlie Kauffman fans, recognize the music?
that was so sweet....made me a little teary. she's beautiful! :)
so fun she shares a birthday with my little maegan.
Hope you're doing well Jamie.
Posted by: AmyG | March 06, 2006 at 05:33 PM
Applause!!! She is beautiful and the siblings already love her--well done mom and dad :)
Posted by: Amanda Mankin | March 06, 2006 at 05:34 PM
Oh my GOSH that is way too sweet!!!! Love the way she was looking at her big sister in that one clip!
Posted by: joanna | March 06, 2006 at 06:18 PM
Sure go ahead and make me cry....I love you guys!
xoxoxoxoo
Posted by: Rachael | March 06, 2006 at 06:53 PM
Love the music But better yet- the people. Looking at their baby sisiter, the siblings are adorable! Thank you for the glimpse into your world. xxxxxxxx
Posted by: heathermom | March 06, 2006 at 07:11 PM
OMG that was the sweetest! Congrats to all of you:)
Posted by: AlisonB | March 06, 2006 at 08:14 PM
She's beautiful! Your whole family is!! Congratulations to you all!!!
Posted by: Cathy | March 06, 2006 at 08:32 PM
i love all this high tech stuff!!!! now i feel like i've met her already (kinda). jame- that shot of her face that pans up from the toes looks JUST like YU when you were a baby. cant wait to hold her. love you!
Posted by: amihan | March 06, 2006 at 08:44 PM
this is the sweetest thing i've seen in a long time. i'm so glad i surfed over to see if you have any new pics of the baby. so beautiful!
Posted by: kim | March 06, 2006 at 10:02 PM
that was so beautiful. just like looking at a fairytale. i started crying because it reminded me of when my little girl was born last june. and also because i woke up with her at 5:30am! great job!
Posted by: alison | March 07, 2006 at 05:14 AM
Bravo!!!! Both the baby and the video. Both are so well done:).
Posted by: Erin | March 07, 2006 at 05:41 AM
wow. i am breathless. gorgeous baby with such awesome black hair and the video, i felt like it should be on an HP commercial. how very special and congradulations to both of you on such a beautiful baby girl.
Posted by: tiffany k. smoot | March 07, 2006 at 06:31 AM
Such a beautiful video ... such a beautiful family. :) Thank you for sharing this with us, Chris & Jamie. -Shell
Posted by: Shelley | March 07, 2006 at 07:08 AM
OMG... such a sweet video. She HAS changed a lot in five days. I love the shot of her feet and the one with her wide eyes at the end. Congrats you guys. I"m so happy for your family. :) - Lisa
Posted by: lisamcg | March 07, 2006 at 07:33 AM
congrats, mama. :)
i need a tissue.
Posted by: marygrace | March 07, 2006 at 07:35 AM
Oh man. That is so precious. I'm so so happy for you guys! Looks like you are really enjoying her. :)
Posted by: shannon | March 07, 2006 at 07:37 AM
oh man - seeing your kids for the first time like that brought tears to my eyes. how come there was no footage of jamie with elsie????
LOVE that video, please share more!!!
Posted by: amber | March 07, 2006 at 07:47 AM
So beautiful...I just had a baby, and you're making me want another. Congratulations to all of you, I'm off to get a tissue with MG.
Posted by: Lisa | March 07, 2006 at 07:47 AM
oh my. i will never admit how many times i have watched this. can't wait to touch my babies hand... to see that face. amazing. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: jennifer mcguire | March 07, 2006 at 08:15 AM
Love this little movie. Makes me want to cry with joy at how happy you all are. Again, congratulations on your beautiful, angelic Elsie. She's perfect.
Posted by: Tina | March 07, 2006 at 08:23 AM
this is the sweetest thing ever! She is beautiful!
Posted by: Tracy | March 07, 2006 at 09:14 AM
OMGoodness, soooooooo sweet!! She is perfect, your family is perfect...so precious!!!!
Posted by: Jen Johner | March 07, 2006 at 09:46 AM
ok. thanks alot jamie.. now i want another one! ;) she is precious. i loved watching this. those eyes!
Posted by: leslie | March 07, 2006 at 10:47 AM
What a sweet angel baby and what a gorgeous family. Her big brothers and sister look look simply smitten with her!!Congratulations!
Posted by: Diane Robson | March 07, 2006 at 11:07 AM
I can't believe how alert she is!!!! I loved the video. Your husband rocks!
How are you feeling? I've been thinking about you! :)
Posted by: Jessi | March 07, 2006 at 11:41 AM
OMG! What a beautiful family and an amazing video. Definitely made me teary-eyed! TFS!
Posted by: Melissa | March 07, 2006 at 12:29 PM
congratulations to you and your family! Your little one is so sweet and beautiful!
Posted by: chris jenkins | March 07, 2006 at 12:30 PM
That is such a beautiful video! So sweet.
Thanks for sharing with us Jamie and Chris.
Hope you're recovering well Jamie.
Posted by: shanté | March 07, 2006 at 02:43 PM
What a beautiful video!! Shes just gorgeous...so precious. Congratuations!!
Posted by: Irma Gabbard | March 07, 2006 at 05:12 PM
This was so sweet and amazing, your family is beautiful, elsie is just perfect. my first time to your blog, I will have to return!
Tena
Posted by: Tena | March 07, 2006 at 05:32 PM
Such a beautiful video! What a precious family you have!!!! So, so sweet! This seriously makes me want a baby now though!!! :)
Posted by: Heather Moll | March 07, 2006 at 06:05 PM
oh...so sweet.
Posted by: kah-mei | March 07, 2006 at 06:56 PM
Wow, that video was beautiful.
Congrats on sweet baby elsie.
Posted by: April | March 07, 2006 at 07:45 PM
Congratulations! She is beautiful and I loved watching the video. Thanks for sharing that!
Posted by: Julie | March 08, 2006 at 07:06 AM
wow she is gorgeous!!!!
congrats!!!!
Posted by: jen | March 08, 2006 at 08:40 AM
...so precious...
elsie is beautiful.
can't wait to see her.
sending her love from sam, paul and i.
Posted by: Chanda | March 08, 2006 at 11:22 AM
OOOOh that is so sweet what you wrote Chrissy. What guy who is obviously in love with his family. Well Bud couldn't even get the music up and running. I wanna see Elsie!!!! Tell me how. Luv and snugs to my you and my Koala friend. Give her a big hug and tell her well done making sure Elsie arrived safe and well. Also send your old Aunt your address so I can post something Pink. Luv and snugs, Mexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Aunty Jo | March 09, 2006 at 12:55 PM
I stumbled onto your blog ad was blessed to see the video of little Elsie - thank you for that gift! My little sweetie - Fiona- kust celebrated her first birthday on March 1, so your video brought it all back. congrats and the Lord's blessings and grace on Elsie all the day of her life!
Posted by: Robin C. | March 10, 2006 at 08:53 AM
awww, love seeing this! she is amazing guys! love seeing her with her brothers and sisters. what a lucky little girl to have such wonderful sibs!
=)
Posted by: Terrie | March 10, 2006 at 09:12 AM
Awwww..i finally was able to view this! PRECIOUS!! Jaeden loved watching this clip over and over--her fave part is the beginning =0) We wanna come over and visit again,(like today) however Jaeden's is getting over a cold so we don't want get our lil elsie sick. She is just DARLING!! and she is so alert, she really did change/grow--and her chubby cheeks...my weakness..cant wait to see here again! Her eyes, absolutely beautiful just like her mama! Love seeing the kids bond-priceless! love yu guys!!!
xoxoxox jenn, jay & jaeden xoxoxo
Posted by: Jenn | March 11, 2006 at 10:31 AM
if that doesn't make everyone want a baby i don't know what will. so touching. :)
Posted by: melanie | March 16, 2006 at 10:23 AM
That was so touching, Jamie - just beautiful!
Posted by: Heather | January 23, 2007 at 06:23 AM
She's so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.
Posted by: Elsie | March 17, 2008 at 11:53 AM