Sunday, May 31, 2009

Kathryn "Kate" Noel

She's here!! Kathryn "Kate" Noel Davidson was born on May 19, 2009 at 9:39am weighing 7lbs 7oz and measuring 20 inches! We have really loved our first (almost) 2 weeks with her in our family. She is very content most of the time and is - thankfully - easily comforted when not. We can't wait to see how her personality grows and how the Lord uses her, even as an infant! We are so excited to be given the honor of raising this sweet little girl... she is such a blessed addition to our family!!

Graham loves her and wants to hold her a lot. We always have to keep a hand on her though, because when he gets tired of holding her he says, "All done Kate!" and would let her roll off of his lap if we weren't there to catch her!
First full family photo!




Ready to go home!!

Graham and Nat made signs welcoming us home from the hospital... I should have opened the storm door to get a better shot! Oh well.
All together at home :o)
My parents came to Houston the day we came home from the hospital and stayed for almost a week and a half... they were so much help -- especially with Graham and the house! All of the pictures below are from 5/22 to 5/31 to show Kate but also a big visit with my family. We loved having my parents here!!!!



A big project my dad worked on while he was here was re-vamping our swingset! Not only is it an awesome red, but it is also super sturdy and has a great platform on the bottom. Graham LOVES the swingset and plays on it every day so this was a great project that will be used again and again -- thanks (Grand)Daddy!!
Pool time :o)

Nat, Grillmaster.
Bubbles!
Kate is, I'm sure, learning how to do whatever it is her daddy is looking at (making lesson plans for church, learning how to do some basic plumbing... some of the things he may have been checking out last week)!
More bubbles!
Sweet baby Kate


1st bath!!

A fun trip down to Galveston to play out on the beach! It was actually way too hot for Kate so she and I stayed in the car most of the time in the AC, but Graham, Gramma, and Grandaddy had a blast in the sand!


Backyard fun :o)
Enjoying the finished swing set!!



Three generations of girls!

We are so excited you're here, Kate!!!

3 comments:

Todd and Chelsie said...

She is so cute!! I love her dark hair!! :-) I wish I could be there to give her a kiss. Tell Graham and Kate that we love them. :-)

Danielle said...

These are such sweet pictures. Kate is a little doll. Congratulations!! Will call soon!

Aaron and Lisa said...

Congratulations Nat and Shannon! We are glad to finally "meet" Kate on the blog. She is beautiful :) The Lord is so faithful.