All of God's grace in one little face

On Wednesday September 14, 2011, God blessed us with an amazing addition to our little family, a beautiful baby girl we named Grace Mackenzie Ullrich. She was born at 4:36 AM weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 21.5 inches long. There are no words to describe the past 48 hours Zach and I have endured together. Grace's entrance into this world has easily become the most amazing, rewarding moment of both our lives and has already changed us forever. The definition of love has taken on an entirely new meaning to both of us. She already has us wrapped around her little finger leaving us speechless every time we look into her baby blue eyes. Zach swears she looks "just like Mom", but I won't be convinced until a few weeks go by :)

Here are a few pictures of the our hospital stay from start to (almost) finish, and our newest pride and joy!

Zach and I right after arriving at the hospital. 

So happy after being told we weren't leaving without our baby!

Labor and Delivery room. Still in good spirits despite everything being slowed down quite a bit.

Zach loving the birthing balls... haha

Minutes after delivery! Such a miracle!

Proud Daddy holding Gracie Mack for the first time.

Our new (and incredibly improved) little family!

Daddy / daughter bonding time.

Dad's new favorite hat for Grace! Thanks so much Renata :)

Gracie's first photo shoot. One of the many beautiful pictures we'll be receiving shortly! She worked the cameras like a supermodel :)

I couldn't be more in love. She is everything I dreamed of and more. 

Thanks to all our family and friends for the incredible about of support, love and prayers since our 9 month journey to this day began. Grace is one lucky little girl to have so many special people in her life already! We will be taking her home for the first time tomorrow afternoon, and couldn't be more thrilled. We can't wait to finally use the nursery we've spent so many hours preparing, and are looking forward to introducing our puppy Kingston to his new best bud.

Stayed tuned for many pictures and videos to come! I have a strong feeling her little eyes will be very used to the flash of a camera by the time this week is over :)