Nana & Papa

We are so grateful to Maddie's Nana & Papa (Alan & Sharon) for all the love and support they have shown us.

Nana and Papa were real troopers - they made the 7 hour drive up for Maddie's birth (which we thought was going to be much sooner) and basically stayed in a hotel near the hospital for a week and a half just to be sure they wouldn't miss the birth. If you're not familiar with Roseville and the surrounding areas (not to mention the dining options), that's no small thing!


On the 10th day of Nana & Papa's vigil, we were scheduled to arrive at the hospital for a 6:00 AM induction, but because *everyone* thought it'd be good to have a baby on that day, we weren't admitted until 11:00 AM. ..even then Maddie thought she'd wait another 10 hours before agreeing to come out. This picture shows us waiting (Papa fell asleep) just minutes before the big event.


Finally. Nana & Papa get to spend some quality time bonding with Maddie before heading home. We're all so happy that they were patient enough to be there for Maddie's grand entrance!

Welcome Maddie

Welcome to Maddie's blog. We hope we're organized enough to keep things updated and the photos flowing!

To get things started, here are some images of us welcoming Maddie to the world on her arrival. We can't say enough about the team and facilities at Sutter Roseville., where we were treated like kings (and one little princess). Unfortunately we weren't able to take advantage of this treatment until much later than expected, as Maddie decided to spend a little extra time in the womb. ..ask Nana and Papa, who waited for 11 nights in a hotel to be there for her birth!

Our very first picture of Madeline Rose, who didn't seem too happy to leave her warm, safe place and see so many people frantically running around. Here, we try to reassure her as she's cleaned up.

..still not too happy. But Daddy Randall sure is. ..tired, but happy.

With Daddy Vinnie. in one of Randall's favorite pics.

deep asleep...

Maddie wouldn't leave the hospital before taking a proper glam shot!

In the outfit (a bit too big, but cute nonetheless) that her Aunt Lori bought for her long ride home. We probably shouldn't admit it, but it took us a good 45 minutes to get her situated in her infant seat and ready to hit the road. Fortunately for us, we only needed to stop for one quick feeding and change on the way home.


Finally home, after three nights in the hospital. Here, Maddie gets cozy in a blanket sent by Nana and Papa while being introduced to her new home. Words can't describe our relief (with a slight sense of fear) in being home.