She is here!!!

Ava Eileen Russell

Saturday, November 24 

6 lbs. 9 oz, and 19" small

just after 6:00 am

Tacoma, Washington

We were so glad for her safe arrival which was fast.  She arrived about 1 1/2 hours after they got to the hospital.  She had some trouble breathing at first, but she is doing great now and is loved by her mom and dad, brothers, and all of us.  I can't wait to meet her in person in a couple of weeks, but grateful for photos and facetime until then.

I didn't see Tosha for the first time until she was 10 months old, but I see her face reflected in Ava in a way that wasn't the same for her brothers (who are equally as darling in their own ways.)  It is so exciting to me that she carries my mother's name (and Tosha's middle name).

Austen's dad and step mother had gone up for the Thanksgiving week to spend time with the family and we were so glad that they were there when Ava decided to make her arrival.  They had to leave Saturday evening so they took care of the boys and then got to make a quick visit with Tosha and the baby before they left.

welcome to the world, little one!

We are so glad to have you in our family.