These are the first pictures of Josh and I with Oakland (story and feelings to come in a later post but you can probably get close to them with these pictures.)
And here are some close ups of Oakland! I must say that I am a little fond of her. :)
I had to add this picture because of the meaning it has for Josh and I. When I delivered Mac, this was something I would never have with him...him hold my finger and open his eyes at me. That was one of the first things Oakland did for me. She opened her eyes and looked right in to mine and then reached up and took hold of my finger like a reassurance that she wasn't going anywhere. This picture is when Josh took her to get bathed and I adore it!
Stayed tuned...
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62 comments:
Congratulations!!! She is so beautiful. That first picture of you and your baby girl speaks a million words, and you deserve every bit of joy that she is bringing into your world!!!!
WOW!!!! Make me cry! She is adorable! I am so happy for you and your family! What an amazing blessing she is. I bet Mac told her to hold your finger since he never got to! :)
She's beautiful! The picture with her holding your finger is priceless, I just love her eyes. Congratulations. We love her so much! :)
i have goosebumps. congratulations times a million!!! :) :)
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!!! You guys so deserve this, I've read your story and this post brought me to tears especially the 1st one of you and her ;) She is so beautiful. God is good. He gave a wonderful Christmas gift!
Yay finally some pictures of this sweet baby girl. I can't wait to hold her in a few weeks. Congratulations to you both she is such an angel:)
Josh & Cali...
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you, to start this journey, of a different kind!! May you continue to feel heaven so close to your hearts as you grow together as a family!!
We miss having you in the ward & wish you all the best...she is absolutely beautiful...enjoy every little tender mercy that she is going to bring into your life!!!
Ali Bawden :)
Hi! This is Ashley again. I've been "stalking" your blog since Mac was born...
I just wanted to congratulate you on the birth of your baby girl. She is BEAUTIFUL! I am overcome with joy for you as I realize what an amazing moment this is for you. Enjoy every moment with this precious girl. They fly by way to fast. I'm sure you will. May little Oakland as well as your family be blessed with health and happiness.
Albeit that I am a mere stranger to you and your cute family, I started following your blog last summer. I am very happy for you. Your new little addition is adorbale and precious. Congrats!!!
CONGRATULATIONS CALI!!!!! She is beautiful! I heard from Brindi's facebook status she was born! Yay!! Much love to you and your little family! :)
I am so touched. Congratulations to you and Josh. She is beautiful!
Congrats!!!!!! God bless you all and that BEAUTIFUL Oakland.
Congratulations!!!!!! She's beautiful....;)
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. Our family has been following your blog and praying for you and your precious Oakland. What wonderful times you have ahead of you.
Again, much love to your family and Happy Holidays!!!
I have been so excited for you this week! Congrats! I love that picture of Daddy telling someone his baby girl is here... He has the happiest smile ever! She is so Beautiful... Mac has got to see so proud!
Congrats you two!
You don't know me, Cali, but I grew up with Josh and his family back in the West Valley ward. I had heard from Taylor and Rachel about Mac and have been following your blog ever since. You two have been in my prayers and I am thrilled that little Oakland is here and well. What a blessing! Good luck and keep on blogging.
Love,
Holly Gates-Rohde
She is beautiful. I am so so happy for you guys. You deserve to have a sweet little baby in your home. I am glad all is well and really the pictures do say it all.
I found your blog through a friend, and I just want to send you my congratulations! The time is going to fly by so soak up every second of it! Best wishes!
Taryn
Josh and Cali -
I have been following your blog through a friends post about Mac, so you don't know me, but I wanted to tell you congratulations! Your hearts must be filled with so much joy right now. The last part about Oakland holding your finger made me tear up and have goosebumps! I am so thrilled for you. What a wonderful holiday gift! Happy Holidays!!
Courtney Kelly
YEA!!! What a beautiful little girl!! I am so excited for you guys!! Such a blessing!! If you don't mind me asking, what is her full name? (Mac's name and the name Oakland are so fun!!)
Cali, I am so so happy for you and Josh!! She is a beautiful little miracle! Congratulations!!
So I cried when I first looked at those pictures on your camera and now I'm crying again!!! I hope you guys will be at mom & dad's today so I can see little Oakland again! She is such a blessing!
I am so incredibly happy for you guys! What an amazing blessing and journey you have been on! She is absolutely beautiful...keep a look out for a little package we sent! And enjoy every second with her
Congrats! I am so happy for you and she is beautiful! I hope that you now have a quick recovery!
She's beautiful Cali! Thanks for letting us hold her the other night!
There are so many people who read your blog, I never know if you get to see my comments, because I'm always later on the list. I am so incredibly happy for you. You deserve everything good in this world, and I am so glad that everything went well. She is beautiful and will probably be a supermodel like her parents. I'll be hanging out in Sandy in a few weeks, and I would love to give you congrats in person. I'm just so happy for you.
YAY! She's beautiful, I'm so happy for you!!!
I came to your blog after a friend mentioned Mac - whose blog I went to and then voila, here was your blog. I am so glad that heaven has blessed you with this sweet little one. Gods blessings be upon you all!
from Idaho
Congratulations!! She is totally beautiful!
I've been checking your blog multiple times a day for a week! I am so, so, so, so, so happy for you! And she is a BEAUTIFUL baby. That last picture is so precious. Congratulations.
I am so happy for you guys and so happy that everything went so well. What a beautiful little girl you have!!!
Congratulations! She is so adorable. Welcome Oakland!
Wow Cali. I absolutely love those pictures. She is adorable and I can't wait to see her in person. As always, tears are streaming down my face. What a beautiful girl.
Yay!! Shes beautiful, you guys are grat! Im sooo happy we got to meet her finally, I still cannot believe how tiny they are!! Congrats you guys!! We love you guys! :)
Woohoo!!!! I can't believe she was EIGHT pounds! My family and I are so excited for you. I want to meet her when I come down to Sandy.
Congratulations! I have been following your story for a while now - I couldn't be happier for you!
Congrats! She is gorgeous! I am so happy for you.
Congrats Josh and Cali, she is adorable. I love the name you picked out for her!!!!
CONGRATS!!! I am so happy for you! She is beautiful!!!
Congrats! We are so happy for you and your sweet little family. I know it's hard to tell when they are just newborn, but I think Oakland resembles Mac quite a bit. Love the name by the way and she is so beautiful. I remember feeling so close to heaven the first time I held Taegan as we both just looked at each other forever. Congrats again, we need to come and see you guys sometime!
Congratulations :-) She's a beauty!
Josh and Cali, Congratulations!!! She is absolutely beautiful! What an amazing moment that must have been for you guys in the delivery room. I am so happy for you guys!
You don't know me, but I have followed your blog since learning about Mac from a friend. Oakland is beautiful and I am so happy for you guys. I'm sure Mac is smiling down from heaven and he is just as happy as you are to have her in your sweet family. You are all an inspiration to so many people!
SO Happy for you! Enjoy this time it goes by way to fast! You two are great Parents to your two beautiful children!!!
Cali, I love every one of them and can't wait to see her grow up! I am so happy for you. How does it feel to be the mother of two? You are so blessed to have both a son and a daughter.
Congratulations,
Meredith
The 1rst picture of you and Oakland I saw it and I started balling! I'm so happy for you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. You are a strong amazing woman. I'm soooooo so happy for you guys!
She is beautiful! Congrats you two. You'll make fantastic parents!
oh what wonderful news, so pleased for you
X
We were SO happy to hear the news when we got the text from Josh! Congratulations to you both!!!
Perfect....absolutely beautiful and perfect - contrats. XOXOX from the Hillary Family!
congrats!!!! those pictures bring tears to my eyes. what a great moment and picture to see you guys together, i am sure mac was in the room having a party with you guys. happy holidays, and can't wait to see more pictures!
A BIG Congratulations to you two! Oakland is so beautiful! I am so happy for the two of you! You two are going to have one wonderful Christmas with her! Congratulations again! How wonderful!
~Angie
Congratulations...she is so adorable! I am so happy for you guys eventhough I don't know you. It makes me so happy for you to have your arms full again. If she could talk to you I'm sure she would be telling you some incredible stories of her big brother and how much she loves him!
Congrats!!! She is so beautiful! I cried just looking at the pictures I can't imagine what an amazing and emotional experience it was. I thought about you all day Tuesday! I was so happy for your grandpa's email and pics the next day.
The picture of her holding your finger is PRECIOUS!! Blow it up huge and hang it in your front room:) I am so glad she is home and that everyone is healthy! Congratulations!
i've been reading your story for quite some time now. you are so inspiring to me. i'm so happy for your new addition and can't imagine the spirit and joy that was felt as you welcomed her to earth! i'm sure mac told her all sorts of wonderful things about you. keep us updated!
Congrats!!! Brings tears to my eyes, to hear of your great joy!! Enjoy every minute!!!
Congratulations! I was brought to tears to see you and your sweet baby. Enjoy!!
Once again, I sit here with tears streaming. I don't think it will ever seize to amaze me at the lives and people that your story has touched. We TRULY love both of you so much and are so very proud of your strength and courage! You deserve this little angel... who is BTW - so stinking cute I can't even stand it! Thanks for sharing her with us! I cannot wait to see her grow up with such awesome parents to guide her! Both of you are so special... ok... getting a little soft here... we love ya... call me if you need an extra set of hands!
Congrats! She is adorable!
I have been checking your blog for over a year now, each time praying that your dreams come true. My heart is over-joyed for you and your husband on the birth of your daughter. Thank you so much for sharing your story with so many, you have been such an inspiration to many! May God Bless you and your family
Congratulations to you and your family. I love coming and reading your blog and how you are so honest about your feelings. Thank you for sharing your story with everyone. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.
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