Introducing...

Charlotte Gray Ruisi!! I'm finally here!! I was born on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 10:04 p.m. I'm a big girl, I weighed 8 pounds 12 1/2 ounces and I was 21 inches long. I've been here for a week now and I think I like this. I got to meet my dad and my grandparents and my big brother. He's really funny, his tongue is bigger than my face and he kisses me a lot! My Aunt Hera loves me a lot too. She seems to think I'm her puppy. Mommy tries to explain, but she says Hera isn't very smart. I don't care, I like the kisses. I love to cuddle and Mommy and Daddy are happy to help me out. Grandma and Grandpa love me soo much. They cuddle me and talk to me and sing to me. Everyone has told Mommy and Daddy how pretty I am. Of course I'm pretty, I look just like Mommy! I gained 7 ounces already and grew 1/2 an inch in just a week. My doctor says I'm very happy and healthy. Yay me! I love everyone in my family so much. I'm so glad I'm here!

My "Birthday"

Well, today was supposed to be my birthday, but I'm still inside Mom. I'm not sure what we're waiting for. She keeps telling me to come out, but I can't figure out how. I'm not very smart yet, you know. Mom goes to the doctor this afternoon, so I'll probably get poked and prodded some more. I don't mind when my brother pokes at me, his nose is soft. I really hope I get to come out and meet all of you very soon. It's getting cramped and boring in here.