A happy little family.
Gabriel adores Olivia.
When Gabriel started to consume solids I would say,
"Mmm, mmm, mmm, yummy for the tummy."
Gabriel started to say this too, especially when something was extra delicious.
He refers to being hungry, or wanting something to eat as, "Yum".
When Gabriel first saw his mother he let out a giggle, nearly leaping out of his father's arms
to get to his mother and his sister. He was very aware that a baby was coming referring to her as Papilotte.
After he kissed the baby he said, "mmm, mmm, mmm." in the sweetest little voice.
My heart melted with tenderness.
Olivia
(In French it is pronounced with three syllables and in English four I am told.)
Eight pounds.
Born October 21.
Chelsea had a natural, easy, speedy (two hours plus) labor. Amazing.
Breastfeeding.
Nobody guessed name, date, weight, and hair correctly in the guessing game.
Though some of you did guess the name, and a few the date, even fewer the weight...
Original I thought Ophelia, 10 lbs, October around the full moon and no hair.
Hours old.
Thank you for supporting our family with love and kindness.
Overload to happiness.
Olivia is a beautiful name!! How do the French pronounce it so that it has only three syllables, I wonder?
Congrats, Vavie!
Mmmm mmmm mmmm.
Posted by: Rebeca in Gig Harbor | 23 October 2021 at 03:01 AM
One of your most beautiful posts FLOODED WITH HAPPINESS FOR ALL!!
Posted by: g | 23 October 2021 at 03:04 AM
Welcome beautiful baby girl...
Posted by: jackie | 23 October 2021 at 03:22 AM
Oh my gosh, the pictures and the delicate pearl of a baby in the last picture, lucky duck!
Posted by: Denise Moulun-Pasek | 23 October 2021 at 03:34 AM
Dear Corey,
I’m in bed.. ready for lights out and remembered I didn’t see a new post yet today!
And then.. so happy to see your dear granddaughter!!
Welcome Olivia! Corey, your photos are so real, loving, and personal.
Thank you for sharing the true beauty of love and family.
My love and prayers for all.
jody
Posted by: jody | 23 October 2021 at 05:27 AM
Que alegria!
Posted by: Kathie B | 23 October 2021 at 06:14 AM
Congratulations to all of you on your baby girl Olivia great name!! Love to you Corey
Posted by: Annette (Toni) Mason | 23 October 2021 at 06:20 AM
Lovely, beautiful, exciting, precious, blessed!
Have checked out the French pronunciation of Olivia!!
Posted by: Leonie Buchanan | 23 October 2021 at 06:20 AM
Well I got it all wrong except the name. And now the beautiful baby is here so it's a win-win. Many hugs!
Posted by: Diogenes | 23 October 2021 at 07:09 AM
So happy for you all...
Ali
Posted by: Ali | 23 October 2021 at 07:39 AM
Such a pretty name for a gorgeous little girl! I have to say I’m partial to the name Olivia as that is my grand daughters name too! Congratulations to your beautiful family - such a joyful time for you all! 🥰🌺
Posted by: Cathi | 23 October 2021 at 08:34 AM
Welcome to the world, Olivia! Lovely photos.
Posted by: Julie Danford | 23 October 2021 at 10:21 AM
Blessings for beautiful Olivia and for you all.
Babies are bits of stardust handblown by God's own hands.
Much love to you all
A happy family is but an earlier Heaven.
Love Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 23 October 2021 at 10:23 AM
What a nice surprise to see a new update and a lovely wee girl called Olivia...a perfect name and such a happy group. Congratulations again to you all with hugs from New Zealand...Jennie
Posted by: Jennifer Phillipps | 23 October 2021 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations to you all! You take the most beautiful photos,capturing the moments! Lovely name,great that your daughter had a safe and speedy delivery!
Posted by: Kathleen | 23 October 2021 at 01:14 PM
All God's blessings to this beautiful family, and you and all yours Corey❣️🎂
Posted by: Maria | 23 October 2021 at 01:29 PM
So happy for all of you. God’s blessings be upon her and your family.
Posted by: Bev | 23 October 2021 at 03:04 PM
Welcome Olivia!! Beautiful family full of love 💕 Happiness and Blessings to all.
Posted by: Ann | 23 October 2021 at 03:36 PM
And now the circle of life completes itself, once again. Some of our loved ones have gone on to the life hereafter, and some others have newly arrived here in our world, "trailing clouds of Glory". All live in our hearts. Best wishes and prayers for this new arrival. She could not have a move loving family to belong to.
Posted by: isabel | 23 October 2021 at 04:04 PM
Such a gift! Welcome Olivia….
Posted by: Stephanie M | 23 October 2021 at 04:32 PM
All so beautiful. Welcome, Baby Olivia! 💕
Posted by: Kathy | 23 October 2021 at 05:22 PM
So Much LOVE. You have raised your children in LOVE, and LOVE is your legacy. It’s absolutely heartwarming, Corey.
Posted by: Valarie Jolly | 23 October 2021 at 07:07 PM
Oh! What a beautiful picture of Chelsea and Olivia! Love her name! Wishing you all a lifetime of happiness!💕🎈🙏
Posted by: Donna Whiteside | 24 October 2021 at 07:08 AM
"The Blessing"
The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And Your family and your children
And their children, and their children
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
(Song by Cody Carnes, Elevation Worship, and Kari Jobe)
Beautiful photographs! Congratulations to everyone! 💗💗
Posted by: Darlene | 24 October 2021 at 02:00 PM
Congratulations to all! So glad everything went so well and am looking forward to seeing more of Olivia solo and with Gabriel.
Posted by: Teddee Grace | 24 October 2021 at 04:57 PM
I love this photo.
What a beautiful blessing! May God bless you all with a happy, healthy, joyful life!
Posted by: Helen Packard | 24 October 2021 at 08:31 PM
Welcome to this world Papilotte ! Your brother adores you!
I came so close to predicting your birth lol:
Olivia
26 October
8.75 pounds
Hair
Oh well - you wanted to be with your family sooner !
Now to watch you grow :)
Posted by: Natasha | 25 October 2021 at 01:34 AM
Blessings ❤❤❤
Posted by: Vicki Malignaggi | 25 October 2021 at 09:16 AM
She’s so adorable! Happiness abounds💖🌸
Posted by: Stephanie M | 25 October 2021 at 04:00 PM
Oh how wonderful! She's beautiful! And Mom is fabulous too! A 2 hour delivery? Outstanding! So, how do you say Olivia in French with 3 syllables?
Posted by: TerriNTexas | 29 October 2021 at 11:21 PM
Beautiful Baby Olivia. Beautiful photos. Beautiful family. Blessed.
Posted by: Kathy | 30 October 2021 at 04:53 PM