Ella Ruth Whitley is Home!

We were able to leave the hospital this morning about 11:00. It was nice to get home and then take a nap in my own bed. Anna, Nana, and Poppy came to the hospital this morning to see Ella one last time before they headed to Kentucky. Anna loves Ella so much and it is sweet to see them together. Anna is going to spend the next several days with Nana and Poppy while Joe and I get adjusted to having a newborn again and the lack of sleep. We were sad letting Anna go, but we know she is going to have so much fun there. Joe's mom is staying with us through the weekend. We are excited to have her help. She was great when we brought Anna home from the hospital.

We were so blessed to have many vistors at the hospital. I will post another day all of the pictures of Ella's family and friends.

We are so glad Ella is finally here! God is good!

Proud Daddy







I was afraid Anna would be scared to see me all hooked up, but she did great! Anna made the time pass by quickly as we waited for Ella's arrival.

Anna loved the rocking chair and the suckers!

Nana came prepared with gifts for Anna!


We have NO CLUE who Ella looks like.

Is that not the sweetest thing? Anna LOVES to hold Ella's hands.

Anna loved Mommy's bed!


Our new family of 4!

Proud Big Sister! Thanks LeAnn for monogramming their shirts!

Anna is really gentle with Ella!

Anna loved playing in Ella's carseat.



Ready to head home!

Grandma showing Ella Daddy's fish. We hope she likes them as much as Anna.