Newborn Photo Session

Here are a few more pics from the photo session.

Video Links of Joel

You have to see these video clips. He's so cute awake or asleep.

Asleep:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1370643959&k=Y5AZQ5WYV54M5ABAXAZZWR

Awake:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1370643959&k=X413YVTRV3VM5ABAXAZZWR

Sneak Peek at Joel's Newborn Photo Session

We had Joel's newborn photo session yesterday, with Nate and Arancha Photography. All we've seen thus far is this little sneak peek, but it's looking great!!! We can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. Joel did great! He was actually awake for almost the whole shoot, which was probably harder on poor Arancha, because Joel is a wiggly worm when he's awake! He's never still! It's okay, though, I think Arancha liked the challenge. :)
We'll post more when we get the rest!
To see more of Nate and Arancha's work, go to http://www.nathanandarancha.blogspot.com/ or http://nateandaranchaphotography.com/
They do Engagement, Children's, Infant's, Wedding, Senior Photo Sessions and more!

Links to Facebook Albums of Joel

Check out these links. It's easier to post an entire album on facebook as opposed to one picture at a time on here. Josh has more pictures on his facebook. Jennifer has more comments on her pictures.

Jenn:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24319&l=c299d&id=566778733

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24463&l=0db2a&id=566778733

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24737&l=34690&id=566778733

Josh:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001348&l=3b5c0&id=1370643959

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001476&l=16568&id=1370643959

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2002029&l=8a7fc&id=1370643959

Yet MORE Pics! ;)

"What are you crazy people doing to me?"

"Have your people call my people, we'll do lunch."

Posin' for the paparazzi

"I could SO get used to this. How's my tan?"

Talking to Mommy.

Snoozin' on Daddy. You don't think he's proud of our new baby, do you?

Snoozin' on Nonna! Nonnas are always comfy.

"Hmmm, let me think on that for a while."

More Baby Pics!

Video of Joel!

Joel David Has Arrived!!!

What a day we had yesterday! As the previous post said, Jennifer was scheduled to be induced for labor yesterday at 7:30AM. Jennifer's mom had made it in from KY on Tuesday afternoon, we were all packed up and ready to leave for the hospital at 6:45AM when Jenn's water broke! Everything progressed so rapidly! She didn't need pitocin and was ready to start pushing at 11:45AM. At 12:38PM, Joel David Smith discovered America! He was 8lbs 7oz and 20 and one half inches long. Everything has gone so well. We are praising the Lord for his goodness and mercy to us.

I've posted a lot of pictures on facebook and I'm working on getting a link set up for you all.
God bless you, and THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for praying.

-Josh & Jenn & JOEL!!!

THE BIG DAY

Well, today is the big day. 'Nervous' doesn't even cover it. It's 5:30 AM right now, and we'll be leaving in an hour. We're aiming to be at the hospital by 7 (a bit earlier than our 7:30 appointment).
Mom got in safely yesterday afternoon, and is staying with us now. I got Mom's Chicken and Rice casserole for supper last night! (I didn't realize at the time that it would be my last meal before the clear-liquids-only thing, but when I did realize that, it made me all the more grateful!) :) I also, as you could imagine, did not get much sleep. Oh well, what's new? I'm feeling okay now, though, and I'm thanking God for that.
I hope everyone thinks to pray for me today, I'd really appreciate that too! :) We'll be posting pictures on here ASAP, but of course, I don't know when that will be.
Here's hoping I'll talk to you all soon!!! :) Wish me luck! Pray for me when you think of me and Baby Joel today!