Welcome Anabelle!
If you haven’t already heard the good news, Lillian has a cousin! Arriving two and a half weeks early, little Anabelle Rene was born August 11th, just in time for Aunt Lisa and Uncle Brian to come visit! We had planned on traveling to Florida the following weekend to throw Kristin and Mark a baby shower, so we were very excited that we could meet her so soon!
Anabelle is just gorgeous, and will be in the running for passing up Lillian on the number of haircuts needed at such a young age! Of course, Brian started putting her hair into a mohawk within seconds of holding her. She was welcomed home by all of her furry friends on the farm, and Mom and Dad are doing great, as well!
I thought it was interesting that Brian held Anabelle just as he held Lillian in the ‘football’ hold. Then I noticed Kristin holding Anabelle the exact same way! Must be a MacDonald thing. 
Despite the excitement of a new baby, we were able to stop cuddling Anabelle long enough to put together a nice shower for Kristin and Mark. It helped that they had many wonderful friends and family celebrating along with us! Like that colorful table runner? I made it out of paper napkins!
To follow along with Anabelle’s amazing little life, be sure to check out the Baby Cunningham blog!
Aunt Kristin on August 23rd, 2010
Brian & Lisa did an outstanding job of throwing us a wonderful shower!! And Anabelle couldn’t possibly have a better Aunt, Uncle and cousin!! We were so happy that they were able to meet Anabelle and we are already looking forward to many family get togethers! In regards to the hair cuts … the only difference might be that Anabelle will most likely be getting the home version hair cuts. That’s what we “farm folk” do anyway
And the football hold … yeah, it’s kinda funny. Brian and I both hold her that way … so it definitely must be a MacDonald thing. Thanks again Aunt Lisa, Uncle Brian and Cousin Lillian!!! Can’t wait to see you all again!