Christmas pictures

Here are some great Christmas shots of Lilly and Elly and family.

This is Lilly in her Christmas outfit.

 Check out the happy face.

Here is Elly in her Christmas stocking.

And a great family shot of Keri, Elliott and family.  (How did the get Ollie to sit still??)

Lilly at 4 months

It is amazing how fast time flies and the changes that occur in the first few months.  Lilly is 4 months old and Leah took these pictures with her '4 months' sticker on.   Lilly can hold her head up and roll over and also sees and grabs for things. She is always watching what is going on around her.  When our kids were this age I used to think they were on 'record', just taking everything in and putting the info on their hard drive.

Meeting Santa

You're never too young to make your Christmas wishes known.

Keri and Elliott took Elly to visit Santa to get her first Christmas with Santa picture.

Leah and Andy did the same with Lilly.  It is amazing that both Santas look so much alike. Kevin said that is because it is the real Santa. 

Matching hats for Leah and Lilly

A friend of Leah's at the school where she teaches knitted matching winter hats for her and Lilly.  Here they are trying them on for size.  Lilly thinks they look pretty cool (or should it be warm?)

Professional photos of Elly

Rather that ubiquitous cell phone photos, Keri and Elliott got professional pictures of Elly from the photography company that contracts with the hospital to do this.   Leah and Andy did the same with Lilly.  They are very high quality and, for the appropriate fee, you get the rights to use, print and distribute the digital images.   Here are some of the best of the new family.

More on Elly's Birthday

Here are some more pictures of Elly's birthday experience.

Keri spent Tuesday night and most of Wednesday just waiting for dilation. With time to burn, Keri decided to roam the halls.

The hospital staff was wonderful and created a welcome sign for Elly.

Here's a close-up of Elly and her first bath.

Here's momma with her first born.

All this activity takes place in the birthing room.  After Elly and Keri are deemed fit to travel, they move to a regular room. A little traveling music, please.  And one of Grandma Katie holding her.

Here are the proud parents and Uncle Kevin.

Now for the trip home.  Elly was born Wednesday and they came home Friday afternoon.

Now at home, Elly is getting used to her new surroundings.  The dogs, Ollie and Shadie, are dealing with the intruder in different ways.  Ollie seems to just ignore Elly, while Shadie has to keep a close eye.

Welcome Elly!

Elena Kathleen Drury entered this world on December 5, 2012 at 6:01 PM. Elly weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 19" long. Both Keri and Elly are doing fine.  I'm not sure how Elliott is doing, but he must be OK since he took these pictures.

Here's Elly in her new world wondering what just happened.  It was so nice and comfy before. 

The proud parents showing off their new treasure.

Here's Grandma Katie showing off her new granddaughter.  Katie flew out to Seattle on Saturday, Dec. 1, for a two week stay in anticipation of the birth.  There was some concern whether Keri would be late and how it would affect travel plans.  Katie and Keri took lots of walks to help get the process moving and they were successful since Keri's water broke on Tuesday (12/4) about 10:30 PM.   They went to the hospital where contractions progressed steadily until Wednesday afternoon when she was fully dilated and could start pushing. And the rest, as they say, is history.