Our Newest Addition…

Posted: 01.07.13

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I am a pretty proud Momma today to be able to introduce you to the newest addition to our family. She entered the world at lightening speed and has captured our hearts just as quick. As I like to think of her, Finley James is our little powerhouse peanut. Weighing in at 9lbs 8oz, but still looking oh so tiny. Finley was a name Kev and I decided on together from the very beginning. We never had another name picked for her, she was always Finley to us. James is a family name and also a name I’ve wanted to use for a girl since I was little. I guess we really like gender neutral, Gaelic names in our household.

I just want to say a big, HUGE thank you to everyone for the kind words, tweets, emails, etc… we are truly blessed by all your kindness and support. I am so excited to share this new journey we are about to take as a family of 4. Our hearts are exploding with love and we couldn’t be happier!
xoxo
-Jen

p.s. she has dark hair!!!! I was hoping for a little mini me since Kev’s genes won the first round…

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Comments (134)

  1. Milly

    01.07.13

    Congrats!! she is a beauty!

  2. Emily

    01.07.13

    What a chunky bundle os love! She is a beaut and her name is stunning. Well done momma, enjoy the newness!:)

  3. Kacie

    01.07.13

    Jen she is JUST beautiful. Lovely name. Lovely babe! Congrats to you and your sweet family!

    Kacie

  4. Amy

    01.07.13

    She’s perfect!

  5. Ana

    01.07.13

    She’s so cute!! Congratulations!!

  6. Tia

    01.07.13

    What a big adorable bundle of joy! Congrats! I love her name. Can’t wait to hear the birth story.

  7. Andrea

    01.07.13

    She is just about the sweetest thing…aside from Rowan of course! Actually, she’s perfect! So happy for your family! Can’t wait to read about your lovely journey!

  8. Hannah

    01.07.13

    Beautiful name and a beautiful little sleeping girl! She looks just like Rowan at that age. Congrats and I hope all goes well during this time of transition into a family of four. You are truly very blessed! :)

  9. Bea

    01.07.13

    My Gooood!!!!
    she is wonderful!!!!!
    Congratulations!!!
    I send you a lot of love and wishes!!!

  10. c_for_court

    01.07.13

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations Jen, Kev & Rowan… Finley is just beautiful. Don’t even get me started on her name, if its possible for something to match and just sound right with Rowan then Finley is most certainly it… Wishing you all the best for the magical time ahead you will have as a family of four xx

  11. She’s gorgeous! I love the name. My daughter was going to be Mila James, but we made the mistake of telling our older daughter and she told everyone. So we switched to Mila Adela. I’m still hoping to slip James into another name in the future, but I LOVE it for a girl.

  12. jenni

    01.07.13

    OMG she is so precious! I want to snuggle her! CONGRATULATIONS!

  13. Nani

    01.07.13

    eeee!! she’s beautiful! Congrats mama! I also love her name

  14. Chelseabird

    01.07.13

    Congrats, Jen! She is SOO BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE her name! What a perfect addition to your family! I am SO happy for you all! XOXO

  15. Karey

    01.07.13

    So cute! Congrats! x

  16. Brandy

    01.07.13

    Ah! She is beautiful and I think she looks like Mama! Love her name, Rowan and Finley – sounds like the names of two best friends.:) SOOOO happy for you and your family of 4!! XO

  17. Brenda

    01.07.13

    Oh my goodness, she is so adorable!

  18. CONGRATULATIONS! She is so beautiful! Lucky woman you are to have such a stunning, sweet family. Can’t wait to watch her grow :)

  19. Amandarin

    01.07.13

    She is one of the most beautiful babies I’ve ever seen!! CONGRATS!!! I’m due with my first in May and these pics make me 100x more impatient to meet my little one. :)

  20. Mallory

    01.07.13

    Adorable, my four month old daughters name is Finley Kate.

  21. Meredith

    01.07.13

    Those are the sweetest pictures. Love the name too!

  22. Adrienne

    01.07.13

    My daughter’s name is Isabelle James! But we call her Belle. Obviously James for a girl is simply amazing! It’s also a family name on both sides for us.

  23. lauriebreaker

    01.07.13

    So much LIKE! and glad you’ve gotten your mini-me. I’m sure Finley and Rowan are going to have grand adventures together.

  24. KatelynMade

    01.07.13

    Just beautiful.

  25. Rebecca Lately

    01.07.13

    Congratulations!!! She is absolutely precious. And what a chunky monkey!! I love it :)

  26. Brenna

    01.07.13

    Oh goodness, she is beautiful! Congratulations to you and your family!!

  27. Melissa

    01.07.13

    Congrats Jen! She is beautiful with a beautiful name to match! Praying the adjustment to a family of 4 goes smoothly!

  28. Heather C

    01.07.13

    Congrats!! She is soo sweet and I bet she was absolutely worth the wait! ;) Her name is precious too!!

  29. Danielle

    01.07.13

    She is just perfect! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you and your beautiful family :)

  30. Lindsay

    01.07.13

    oh, man! she looks delish! and that name. it’s perfect.
    can’t wait to hear all about her birth. congrats to you and your sweet family.
    snuggle/rest up.
    love, lindsay

  31. Sharon

    01.07.13

    absolutely adorable!!!!!! :]:]

    http://www.simplylovelyxo.blogspot.com

  32. Keely

    01.07.13

    A lovely, gorgeous girl, just like her big sister. Well done :)

  33. Megan

    01.07.13

    Wow… such a beautiful little one. Much like my son, it looks like your babe might have skipped the newborn phase. Love her and her name! Way to go! You are incredible.

  34. Adrienne

    01.07.13

    Woohoo! Congrats, Jen. She is beautiful!

  35. she is gorgeous!! congrats, mama.

  36. mindy

    01.07.13

    She is a beautiful blessing!! Congrats mama!

  37. Dede

    01.07.13

    congratulations and she is so beautiful! I love her name and I’m rooting for a mini-you!!!

  38. Andrea

    01.07.13

    Congratulations!! She is beautiful and I love her name!

  39. Jessica R.

    01.07.13

    Yay! Congrats to you, Kevin and Rowan – I’ve been looking for the updates of when she would arrive. So cool! Can’t wait to hear how the home birth went and how you’re adjusting to have two little ones – you and Kevin are fantastic parents and I’m sure it will be a great transition.

  40. Laura

    01.07.13

    Many congratulations to you and your family!

    It was fun reading your lovely blog and seeing you count down! Hope to see you have many more amazing adventures with her!

  41. Lauren

    01.07.13

    such a little cutie! congratulations!

  42. Pilar

    01.07.13

    She’s absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!

  43. Alex

    01.07.13

    Congrats! I love that both of your daughters have gender neutral names. I’m an Alexandra but I love being an Alex. It’s cool growing up as a girl who has a “boyish” name =D This is such an exciting time. Enjoy every minute of the girls getting to know each other. It’s so precious.

  44. Theresa

    01.07.13

    She’s beautiful! I love the names you picked out. I was the same way with names for my son. Once we knew he was going to be a boy, there was no question about the name. We only had the one in mind up until he was born and stuck with it. Congrats to you and your family! What an exciting time!

    Theresa
    http://bomamma.blogspot.com

  45. rachel

    01.07.13

    congrats!!!

  46. Teresa

    01.07.13

    She is an ANGEL! Congratulations to you, Kev, and Rowan. You are such lovely family – Finley is truly blessed!

  47. Virginie

    01.07.13

    She is THE sweetest, congratulations Jen and Kev! She already looks like Rowan, who will be the coolest big sister I’m sure :)

    God bless,

    Virginie xo

  48. LBN

    01.07.13

    she is too much on this monday! i’m in love with her name – makes me start day dreaming about a possible baby #2
    Congratulations to you all!

  49. Tara

    01.07.13

    Congratulations! She’s a sweetie!

  50. Jennifer

    01.07.13

    She’s precious!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

  51. Kay Prince

    01.07.13

    Oh my goodness she is just so deliciously round! What a perfect babe & a perfect name. Congrats to you & your family!

  52. Doter

    01.07.13

    Those cheeks! Congratulations to you; she’s beautiful. I’m due at the end of April (my first) and seeing your sweet little one is making me so, so excited to meet my own :)

    I’m also curious about that onesie — and the no-scratch sleeves over her hands. Amazing; care to share where that’s from?

  53. Meg

    01.07.13

    What a scrumptious little doll! Congrats to you and your whole family!

  54. Kate

    01.07.13

    Congrats, she is beautiful!!!! Where did you get that blanket? I love it!

  55. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I can’t wait to read the whole birth story. Enjoy this special time!

  56. Josephine

    01.07.13

    She’s beautiful! Love the name, too :)

    <3 Josephine
    http://www.champagnestar.com

  57. amanda

    01.07.13

    what an incredible blessing she is!! you and kev make beautiful babies. keep up the good work :)

  58. erin

    01.07.13

    Yay! Congratulations!!!!

  59. Très bien

    01.07.13

    She is beautiful just like Rowan!! So happy for you!

  60. Sarah

    01.07.13

    LOVE!!! Can’t wait to meet her soon and hear all about how it went for you! Congrats to your beautiful family :)

  61. Erin

    01.07.13

    Welcome Finley! She is gorgeous and you definitely got your mini me! She looks EXACTLY like you!!

  62. kater

    01.07.13

    Congratulations!! She is just lovely! I love her name, I have a traditionally male name for my middle name and I have always loved it. Sending love to all of you!

  63. Samantha

    01.07.13

    Congrats to you and rest of the family!!! So happy for you!!!

  64. Amanda

    01.07.13

    She is adorable! Congratulations!

  65. Jenny

    01.07.13

    …and so begins the saga of The Adventure Sisters. Can’t wait to hear the stories!

  66. Carli

    01.07.13

    Congrats Jen!! So happy for you guys :)

  67. Kate

    01.07.13

    She’s beautiful, Jen! Congrats! And I lovelovelove her name!

  68. yasmin

    01.07.13

    OMG what a cute baby!
    Congrats!

  69. laniza

    01.07.13

    Congratulations!!

  70. Kimmie

    01.07.13

    Congrats, Jen and family! She is beautiful!

  71. Rin

    01.07.13

    Hooray! Welcome to the world Finley!

  72. anne

    01.07.13

    Congratulations, Jen! She is beautiful!

  73. Lara

    01.07.13

    Love her name! Gorgeous little girl. My favorite picture is with her little tongue hanging out. Too cute! :o ) Congratulations!

  74. erin

    01.07.13

    He is sooo beautiful !!!! and I LOVE his name congrats!!!!

  75. Kayla

    01.07.13

    Congratulations to you and your family! She is precious!

  76. Myah

    01.07.13

    What an adorable name! I love gender neutral names. Congratulations on your newest princess. Does your sweet little Rowan like being a big sissy?
    Myah
    thehappyhealthywholegirl.blogspot.com
    identifemi.blogspot.com

  77. Ingrid

    01.07.13

    I’m so happy for you…She is so cute and cuddly… I’d love to hold her! (Hope that doesn’t creep you out… I’m a grandma and I love little ones!)

  78. Colleen

    01.07.13

    Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you that your wait is over and you finally got to meet little Finley.

  79. Beautiful! Congrats, Mama!

  80. Amy

    01.07.13

    Just…perfect!

  81. Charissa

    01.07.13

    Jen,
    She is just so cute! & that name, my God, how beautiful.
    One quick question – where on God’s green earth did you get
    that blanket? I MUST have it!

    XX

  82. Kim

    01.07.13

    Congrats! She is beautiful. My daughter was over 9 lbs too. Big but tiny at the same time. Enjoy the cuddles.

  83. Holly

    01.07.13

    Congrats! How exciting. Enjoy all the wonderful moments, and take time to take care of yourself too!

  84. Oh my goodness, Jen! This post just made my heart melt. A BIG congrats to you and Kev. Your daughter is just beautiful, and Finley is the sweetest name! Hope you guys are settling in nicely! Sending big love from Canada!! xo V

  85. Alainna

    01.08.13

    Congrats to you, Kev, Rowan & now little Miss Finley! She’s gorgeous!!

  86. Natalie

    01.08.13

    Awwwww she is divine. Congrats to you all! Beautiful name too xx

  87. Grace

    01.08.13

    Congratulations times a thousand to you, Kev and Rowan on your gorgeous new addition to the family! God Bless

  88. Begoña

    01.08.13

    Congratulations!!! She’s beautiful. Glad to hear everything went great. We welcome our daughter just 12 days ago!!

  89. Aline, Germany

    01.08.13

    Congratulations! She is so cute and has such a beautiful name!
    a*

  90. Allison

    01.08.13

    Haha! Oh, those chubby cheeks and baby sock feet slay me! LOVE the name. My second had dark hair too, after my first little blondie, and it was a nice reward to see some of my genes win out. Congratulations!!!

  91. suz

    01.08.13

    congratulations to you and kev! i am so so so happy for you all. she looks just perfect. hopefully we can find some time this year to get together and catch up. i am beyond happy for you guys! XOXOXOX

  92. oh. she is a doll and a half!! that lil tongue!
    sending lots of love your way!

  93. Mel

    01.08.13

    Wow! Congratulations! What a beautiful little name and little girl!! So happy for your family!!

  94. Maria Fe

    01.08.13

    Congratulations! She’s perfect!

  95. Tammy

    01.08.13

    Aw yay congrats! She’s beautiful =)

  96. Congrats! She’s gorgeous!

  97. katie

    01.08.13

    she is so beautiful! congratulations and enjoy being a family of 4! hope you get some rest :)

  98. Clair

    01.08.13

    She is too precious! Congrats to you and yours!

  99. Lynn

    01.08.13

    Congrats, she is beautiful. What a blessing. Enjoy every minute.

  100. Amber

    01.08.13

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

  101. Belén

    01.08.13

    Sooo cuteee…..! Congratulations family..! :)

  102. Carrie

    01.08.13

    congratulations! I can’t wait to hear more about being a mother of two!

  103. She is absolutely beautiful, Jen!! I’m so happy for you and your family! And her name is so perfect. Can’t wait to see all the adventures you’ll do as a family. <3

  104. kristina

    01.08.13

    beautiful baby girl! beautiful name!

  105. Angelica

    01.08.13

    Congratulations!

  106. Mary Beth

    01.08.13

    She is just adorable with her cute little socks! I am so happy for you guys. How lucky she is to have you and you her!

  107. Rach

    01.08.13

    Oh Jen, she looks so much like you!!! <3 What a beauty!

  108. Elena

    01.08.13

    She is perfect and beautiful. Congratulations to you and your family!

  109. Charity

    01.08.13

    yay, I clicked on your blog today hoping this is what I would see :) she is gorgeous! and what a name! many congrats, I know you have been waiting (and WAITING) for her to arrive. Enjoy these first few days of your perfect littlest. xo!

  110. Amanda

    01.08.13

    Yay! I LOVE her name, OMG LOVE IT! She is so beautiful. CONGRATS to your family! Will you be sharing her birth story on the blog?

  111. Lindsey

    01.08.13

    FINLEY!! My 2 year old daughter is Finley Grace, and I just LOVE the name. Such a strong little girl’s name, it’s a wonderful choice :) She’s BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations to you and your family!

  112. HollyDolly

    01.08.13

    EEEEE! Congrats! She is adorable. And I’ve always loved James as a girls name. And Finley is awesome (Finn is my #1 boys name, as well)!

  113. Tarsha

    01.08.13

    CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD FINLEY!!!!!!!

  114. margaret

    01.08.13

    What a sweetie! Congrats and enjoy your babymoon

  115. Kara Soo

    01.08.13

    Oh my word, she’s beautiful! Congrats!

  116. Natalie E

    01.08.13

    I don’t comment often, but just wanted to say a massive congratulations to you and your family!!! I wish you much love and happiness! All the best! xo

  117. Maz

    01.08.13

    Ohhhh Congratulations Guys!! She looks adorable!! Can’t wait to see some family pics of you all together!! xx

  118. Daphné

    01.08.13

    Oh my ! She’s a cutie !

  119. Paulina

    01.08.13

    OMG Jen she is so pretty
    blessings for you and your family

  120. Samantha

    01.08.13

    Adorable! I think I love that name! My cousin had a baby girl named Raeney , 8lbs 8oz last week and her nickname is Tank.
    <3 Congrats again!

  121. isabel

    01.09.13

    what a cutiepie ! congrats!

    http://www.mamajulesbrussels.blogspot.com

  122. Alicia S.

    01.09.13

    So much congrats!!!!

  123. Kiki

    01.09.13

    Congrats, congrats! She’s adorable and I love her dark hair! And I really love your name picks (for both Rowan and Finley). They’re both so original and refreshing–if that’s how one describes a name…

    Congrats once again!

  124. Ashley

    01.09.13

    she is beautiful and I LOVE her name. seriously. I’m so happy for all of you! congrats!

  125. Tara

    01.09.13

    Congratulations!! She is perfect!! I hope everyone is settling in nicely as a family of four.

  126. Aura

    01.10.13

    congratulations!!!

  127. Monique

    01.10.13

    What a cutie! Congrats Jen – you’re a lucky momma! :)

  128. Stacey

    01.10.13

    Congrats on your new addition!

  129. Jen

    01.11.13

    Congratulations! :) a gorgeous little water dragon you have there… just like my newest niece who arrived on the 2nd of January. Warm wishes for you all. Enjoy this special time!

  130. Maria

    01.11.13

    Congratulations Jen, Kev & Rowan!! Finley James is absolutely beautiful! So funny because Finley James is one of my top boys names and for some odd reason I had never thought of it for a girl, but it’s completely perfect!!

    So happy for you guys!

    xxM

  131. MJ

    01.11.13

    Congratulations! She’s beautiful and looks so teeny tiny. Love the names you chose.

  132. Marissa

    01.13.13

    She’s beautiful. Congratulations, Mama.

  133. Congrats! My second weighed 9lbs. 8oz too! My vagina feels for your vagina. Can I say that?

    She’s beautiful, by the way. Much love to you guys.

  134. christina

    01.23.13

    sending so much love and many blessings your way. congratulations on your angel!!

    mylettchronicals

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