Dec 14

We are excited to welcome little Katie into our family!

Name: Katie Black
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Time: 1:14 am
Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz (3459 g)
Length: 21 inches (53 cm)
Apgar Score: 9

Mommy and Katie, about 25 minutes after she was born



"Wow, this place is a lot bigger than my old room!"

"Look at my tongue!!"

Our little sleeping baby burrito

Full head of dark hair

Cute little hands

Mommy enjoying a tasty breakfast

Mommy getting a facial massage. We love Davis Hospital!

Looking at Katie sleeping in the nursery

Ready to enjoy our candlelight dinner. Did I mention we love Davis Hospital?

Dressed up in green

"Yes, I know I'm cute, you don't need to say anything!"


Here is a video of the events leading up to and right after Katie was born. At 7 minutes it’s a bit longer than our videos normally are, but I didn’t want to keep cutting out clips of her, so enjoy!

11 Responses to “Meet Katie, our new special friend!”

  1. Paul E Soares says:

    Congratulations!
    She is adorable!!

  2. Lindsey Johnson says:

    Wow, Katie is soooo beautiful!!! I’m so jealous of the treatment that you got at Davis, that’s so awesome!! What a beautiful family you have! Congratulations:)!!

  3. Maria Idalith says:

    Felicitaciones Caro! and Ryan!
    Esa bebé está muuuuuuuy linda. Que linda Navidad!
    Sigan juiciosos aumentando la familia :)
    un abrazo para todos…..Maria Idalith

  4. Kissy Cosme (Estrada) says:

    Muchas felicidades! Esta hermosa tu nena! Ya tienes la parejita que bendición.

  5. Aunt Tootsie says:

    What a little cutie-pie! And a wonderful Christmas gift for all of you.

  6. Nancy Grant says:

    Ryan and Laura: What a beautiful baby girl! Glad everything went okay. Rachel tells me you have been sick, Laura. Hope you are feeling better now. We hope to see you soon. She is so darling. We send our warmest congratulations! Love, the Grants

  7. richy says:

    Divina my sobrinita, muchas felicitaciones, ojala pronto los pueda ver personalmente.

  8. Enrique says:

    Congratulations for that “special friend”; Carito was always laughing, very quiet and strong. Of course, Katie too. Other member welcomed to our big families. I am very happy for this. Kisses.

  9. Heather Knighton says:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wow, Katie is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! We are loving her hair. We are so happy for you guys1 Much love to you, Heather, Bill & Margaux

    • Silvia Carlson says:

      Good job! Laura and Ryan. You got a marvelous Christmas and New Year’s gift. Enjoy her and congratulations. Love, Silvia.

  10. Abuelito Victor says:

    Carito y Ryan: que niña tan hermosa que el Señor les ha regalado, cuidenla como un tesoro con mucho ruido ja ja ja …., está preciosa esa linda muñeca como la mamá y con los gestos del abuelito y las babas de la Susana (alma bendita) ja ja ja…., los quiero mucho y cuidenme a mi chinito lindo, saludos Abuelo Victor.

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