She is here!! Melissa went into the hospital approx 8:45 last night... and had a relatively easy labor. The "bean" was born at 1:04am this morning!! She is 7lbs. 1oz and 20in.
*newsflash* !! the bean has been named ;)
Maya Grace Oliveira
welcome!!
(melissa's blog has been proudly hacked by the {creative chicks})
Yay! Congratulations Oliveira family; she is absolutely beautiful! :) I can't wait for her and Will to meet!!!!
Posted by: Denise T | October 05, 2009 at 11:51 AM
I was just wondering if anything had happened yet. Welcome to the world Miss Maya!!!
Posted by: Nancy E | October 05, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful Bean, Congrats and welcome to the world Maya
Posted by: Lydia Jackson | October 05, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Everything is just soooo perfect about Maya. Nice job, Melissa, Bob and Griffin!
Posted by: Janice | October 05, 2009 at 04:00 PM
She.is.beautiful.
Posted by: angela | October 05, 2009 at 05:21 PM
she is absolutely beautiful -- and such a pretty name! Congrats, Melissa, Bob & Griffin!
Posted by: janet m | October 05, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Congratulations to the Oliveira family. Your letter must hve done the trick! It's the first time I have heard of sending a baby a blog-o-gram to tell her it's time to come out!LOL
Maya Grace -- beautiful baby --beautiful name.
Posted by: maryk | October 05, 2009 at 07:55 PM
I am so happy for you, Bob and Griffin. Maya Grace is a beautiful addition to you family. Congratulations.
Posted by: ann | October 05, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful and fashionable late... just like a proper girl should be ;o)
Posted by: Jen P. | October 05, 2009 at 09:27 PM
overjoyed. absolutely overjoyed. couldn't be happier for you all.
Posted by: breanne and madelyn | October 05, 2009 at 09:50 PM
SO WONDERFUL!!!! Welcome to the world, little MayaBean...it has been waiting for you....
(and when can I come over for photos?) xoxo S
Posted by: Sarah Kristiansen | October 06, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Lovely. :-)
Posted by: Jennifer | October 06, 2009 at 07:34 AM
So happy for you all!
Enjoy your beautiful little Beany Baby!
Maya...such a great name...love the Grace part too!
HUGS
Joanie M.
Posted by: Joan Mowers | October 06, 2009 at 08:32 AM
What a lovely name but I have a feeling that miss Bean is going to hang around somehow. Congrats to you all she's absolutely gorgeous can't wait for a cuddle when you are all settled at home. Rest when you can. (((hugs)))
Posted by: EJ | October 06, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Congratulations. What a beautiful baby girl. Can't wait to meet Ms. Maya Grace soon. All the best to the family and new big brother.
Posted by: Mary Sara | October 06, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Congratulations!!! She's gorgeous and now you get to put all that fun stuff you made to use on her. So glad she's hear and that you all are happy & healthy!
Posted by: Kim Howard | October 06, 2009 at 09:27 AM
She's just beautiful - and so peaceful in that picture.
Happy Birthday Maya! What a wonderful journey you have ahead of you...and such lovely people to share that journey with.
Rest and enjoy Melissa...
Posted by: Katie Scheve | October 06, 2009 at 11:55 AM
lovely maya...great news oliveiras!!!! congrats to the big brother too!!!
Posted by: Julie Gammon | October 06, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Oh my goodness, Melissa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations! What a beautiful name you have given her! I am so happy for you and Bob and Griffin! Welcome little Maya Grace -we'll keep a seat warm for you at the Art Bar!
Posted by: Tracy | October 06, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Maya Grace! I'm glad to hear everything went smoothly. Enjoy your new family!
Posted by: Sandy Fleming | October 06, 2009 at 08:45 PM
Sweet! Angelic! Beautiful! I love the names you chose. Now the {{{baby love}}} begins...............yippee!
Posted by: Lesa | October 06, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Ohhhhhhhh!!!!!!! MELISSA!!!! The name gave me GOOSEBUMPS!! What a perfect little peanut, CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FAMILY!! :)
Posted by: sj | October 07, 2009 at 08:44 AM