Brooke Up Close

I hate posting pictures without editing them in Photoshop first but to save time I'm just going to put these up. You should be proud of me.

Brooke Elsie Ribeira

Brooke Elsie Ribeira was born at the UC Davis hospital on Friday, September 30, 2011, weighing 6 lbs. 15.5 oz, and 19.5 inches long. Here are some pictures of Brooke and our family during her first three weeks, beginning with her arrival home:


Jonah's first time seeing her at home:


Joey and Elise were the first non-family friends to hold her. They drove up Sunday afternoon when we were released from the hospital.


First night in the cradle at home:


Probably my favorite picture of our kids so far:


Giving Daddy a kiss:


Brooke trying to tell me to put down the camera and feed her!


Merilee and Ashilene meeting Brooke for the first time:




My Dad holding Brooke for the first time:


Our Super Baby:


Our Super Stretcher:


My Mom holding Brooke:


First bath:




So much love for our newest addition:






Liz meeting Brooke for the first time:


Kathy holding Brooke for the first time:


Maren and Kaili were so excited to hold their cousin!


And to lay beside her:


We just love her and can't imagine our family without her!