Abby is "Glamorous"

Here are some photos from yesterday. Jen's parents came into town (Ogden) for thier annual President's Day ski trip. Lucky for them Abigail is still here waiting for them. We are hoping paperwork will be completed and we can return home to Arizona sometime next week.

Grandma Karen with Abigail

Grandpa Mark with Abigail

Abigail's first bath out of the hospital

And as I submit this post Jen and her cousin, Crystal, are prepping Abby for glamour shots.

A few photos from placement (it was a happy and sad time for Amanda and her family):

Abby is Ours!

At about 2pm Amanda signed relinquishment papers and turned custody over to LDS Services. At about 2:30 we singed placement papers with LDS Services, then picked up Abby from Amanda and family, and by 3:15 we were alone with her in our own hospital room. Right now we're just waiting for some duplicate papers to get notarized and then Amanda can leave. After she leaves we will leave the hospital. We're so excited!

Photographs and video will be forthcoming.

Placement is Scheduled

Placement will occur at noon on Wednesday, February 13. Amanda will sign the papers and Abigail will be under the legal custody of LDS Family Services, who will immediately give us physical possession. In six months we can finalize the adoption in a court of law where LDS Services will surrender legal custody to Jen and I. We are so excited!

More Abigail Photos...

Day 2 with Abby

Today is our second day with Abigail. Her birth mother, Amanda, is a saint. She has been so kind and willing to share her with us at an early point. We spent a couple hours with Amanda and Abigail last night and then a few more today. We'll take off this evening as Amanda's parents arrive so that they'll have their time too. We are so grateful for Amanda.

So here are a few more pictures to keep you coming back for more.

Abigail Amanda Garrett

Abigail Amanda Garrett
born: 10:28 AM, February 10, 2008
weight: 4 lbs, 4 ounces
length: 16.5 inches

Enjoy the photos:

Baby Garrett Born

Baby Garrett was born at 10:28 this morning in Ogden Utah. Her name remains undetermined. Photographs will be forthcoming. For now you'll have to settle for my poor description. Baby Garrett weighs in at 4 pounds 4 ounces and is 16.5 inches long. She has brown hair and long fingers. She is a bit early but a perfectly healthy little girl. We dont have a name yet because we're waiting until we can see her, and as of yet we've only had a couple minutes with her. We're trying to patiently wait for Amanda, the birth mother, and her family to have their time with her first. Amanda's mother is really having a tough time letting go of this little girl, but she and her family know it is the right decision. It is obvious to us that Amanda is acting out of love for the child more than anything else. Baby Garrett is so fortunate to have two families that love her so much. It has almost been six hours since she was born and we're very anxious to see her, but we understand that Amanda and her family need their time first. Once we get to spend time with her we'll decide her name and take some photographs and videos. You can be sure I'll have them up on the blog as soon as possible. Check back for updates.