the “small” secret we’ve been keeping …

Posted in Fridays, Life, Love, Misc, Ramblings on July 20, 2010

our entire lives changed in April when we got the call from the agency that a birth mom wanted to meet us. It was in that moment that I knew this story was meant to be ours. Two and a half months later we finally welcomed our baby girl into the world (this past Thursday, July 15th @ 6:15 pm). 6 lbs, 11 ounces and 19.5 inches long she is the most perfect little baby we have ever laid our eyes on. She has opened doors in our heart and filled our lives with more love than we thought possible.

Her name is Charlotte Louise and we are calling her “Charley” for short.

Lots more photos and stories to share very soon. For now, we’re just enjoying her every breath ….

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo!

p.s. 503 is on hold indefinitely.

Dana

Jessica — congrats on your beautiful baby girl with a beautiful name!!
http://www.lala-photography.com/blog kelly

I heart you and your precious little family so very much.
Susanne

Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you!
Karyn Hlad Miller

Tears of happy here for you. So very very thrilled to find this post today.
Claudia Ramos

Congratulations!!! Wonderfull news! Best wishes to the three of you.
Karyn Hlad Miller

I had to have a look at that picture one more time. So happy for you all!!!
Tab

Jessica – what a gift to receive and to capture that beautiful picture of happiness. I have goosebumps. I took your photography class and loved every minute of it. You and your husband deserve everything good. She is precious! Love her name!
Leah

Congratulations. What amazing news to read!
Gladys

Wow!! Congratulations!! Enjoy your new princess!!
http://www.debsphotographs.com deb schwedhelm

CONGRATULATIONS!!! i am so incredibly happy for you. can’t wait to see more photos.
many hugs!!
deb
p.s. if ryder was a girl, i would have named her charley )
http://www.lettucebeglad.blogspot.com Caro

Jessica- Such a blessing!

I took your workshop April…and loved it.
I’m thrilled at your family of 3- simply thrilled!!

Much love-
Carolyn
(Caro)
amyk

Jessica-
How wonderful for you and your husband!!!
I was in your January class and was hoping that some good news would be coming your way… what an absolute blessing!
can’t wait to see more photos!!! congratulations!!!
enjoy every moment!
http://www.amberherlockerblog.com Amber H

God is so good! You are beaming and I love it! Welcome to motherhood sweet friend!
Kelly

Aww! That picture says it all! BEAUTIFUL!!! I was in your March class and was hoping to see this happy news here soon. As an infertility survivor myself, I know what it means to snuggle a little one after all the heartbreak you have been through. I truly believe we love just a little differently after walking that walk. Isn’t it amazing to think what she means to you and you to her? Congratulations momma!
http://Layne Layne=)

Oh she’s beautiful! I have a cousin who’s adopted and we just love him to death!=)
I’m so happy for you! I love babies=) Snuggle her up good!=D
XOXO
Layne=)
Glennen

Congratulations on your beautiful girl!!!
http://www.gailwernerphoto.com Gail

OH girl CONGRATULATIONS! I’m late to this guy (this is what happens when you’re out of the country – haha), but when I saw your most recent Tweet, I wondered what was going on with that little bundle in your arms!!!! So so happy for you and your husband!
Lisa Anderson

OH MY GOODNESS – I just saw your post on FB about being at the movie and having a baby in tow and I was thinking “Wait, what?” You posted your little surprise while I was on vacation so that’s how I missed the news. I cannot express exactly in words how happy I am for you and your husband. My husband and I have 2 adopted children as well and have proven something a friend told me when we started this venture – “they will fill holes in your life and heart that you never even knew you had”…children are amazing and show you so much about the world that we take for granted. I wish you, your husband and Charley a million and one wonderful blessings. Can’t wait to hear and see more about how this all unfolds!
Kathi

Congratulations!! I was needing some good news. So happy for you.
jennifer

former student and blog reader here…that is such WONDERFUL news. Congratulations to you both – enjoy all of the little moments……..fantastic!
heather

I couldn’t be more happy for the three of you…cherish every moment!!!
http://www.verojj.blogspot.com Veronica

Felicidades!!!!!!!!!! SO happy for you!! I read the news with tears! he he- I feel like I know you already! Though the blog and workshop!- All the best in this new season of your lives! Looking forward to see more photos of your little princess!
http://www.angiewarren.com ang

oh i adore that little girl to PIECES! enjoy, cherish, breathe her in. 503 can wait love ya!
http://christinamm.wordpress.com Christina

Congratulations, Jessica!!!! I’m so happy for your new little family <3
Liz

Wow! Nothing like making people cry (tears of joy, of course) right before Sunday dinner!! I have been reading your blog for quite some time now. When I was dealing with my own infertility, it was your story that gave me reassurance that I was not the only one. You helped me keep the faith. After I delivered my dynamic duo (last June) I never stopped praying that something miraculous would come your way. The Big Guy certainly delivered! Lil’ Miss Charley is going to rock your world in the most amazing way possible! And, I know we are all excited to hear about every detail! CONGRATS!!
Kim

Congratulations to you!!! I’m sad that you’re on hold but completely understand why! Enjoy every tiny second and we’ll all be here when you get back!!!
Becca

Jess — I am so happy for you and your husband. This just bring tears of joy because I can relate to your story to well. I just am so happy that you and your hubby have had this little blessing drop in your lives and forever change you and her life. Its PERFECT fit.

Enjoy every second with her and I can’t wait to see more pictures!

Hugs!!!
Nan Merrow

Congratulations!! She’s beautiful. Her little life will be well documented, I’m sure.
Linni

It’s a girl!

Breathless.

Speechless.

Just a smile.

Happy Heart.

Wow!

Amazed.

Totally stunned.

Unreal. Real.

Majestically big!

Over the moon with happiness and gratitude for you!

Butterfly kisses behind Charley’s ear, between the fold of the neck and the shoulder…

Congratulations Mama and Daddy! This is amazing! xx
http://rjplife.wordpress.com Rebecca

Congratulations! Finding this post told me today was a good day to de-lurk. I’m an adoptive mom (one internationally & currently waiting on a domestic match) and I love photography. So happy for you all!
http://www.2littleirishboys.blogspot.com Vikki O’Brien

I am just overjoyed for you both!! I am a former student and just checked in on you and “WOW” I know you are just the perfect mom and your heart is so full!!
Congratulations!! What a blessing!!
Tresa Collins

A perfect little spirit has chosen her family . I am so so happy for you – I sit here in tears of joy. I just know you’re savoring each day as the miracle it is. Enjoy, my dear friend – ENJOY!!!
Love, congrats, and big hugs,
The Collins Crew
http://www.machcphotography.com Chelsey | MachC Photography

How wonderfully exciting! She is adorable! We’re on our own little journey of adding to our family as well … kindred (web) spirits
congratulations!

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