Wallace George Smart

Born Friday, August 14th, 2015

3:14pm

8 pounds 11 ounces 20 inches

                           
                                                                     

 I can't tell you how excited I was to have our sixth baby! I had a miscarriage just before Wally which was hard. I didn't want to give up on getting pregnant again though. I knew we had another boy coming! I went on lots of runs/walk (mostly walks) when I was pregnant with Wally and I just felt so much in those moments how this little baby was supposed to be a part of our family. I remember one morning I was out on a run, in the very beginning of my pregnancy. During my run I was praying, asking for a healthy pregnancy and that I would feel peace, especially to stop worrying that I would miscarry again. I will never forget the calm assurance that I felt right after my prayer that all would be well. It was a good feeling and an instant answer to my prayer. From that time forward I really did enjoy this pregnancy.  

                                                    The BEST FEELING EVER!

The first thing I noticed when Wally was born were his amazingly plump cheeks!

I was able to have skin to skin for a long time after he was born! He was sucking his hands like crazy and nursed so well right away.

Beetle's first time holding him. Wally had great eyebrow expression from the second he was born.

I was induced one week early. He was a big boy!

                                                                    So CHUBBA!

                                                                Beetle's feet for sure.

                                                  Beetle said he didn't like his first bath  

                                                    He liked being under the heat lamps

               

 Our first family picture. All EIGHT of us! I said that this family picture made me sweat more than labor!

Wally meets his siblings

They were all so excited!

Annabelle fell in love 

The moment we put Wally in Benson's arms he broke into tears. "He is a miracle Mom!" It was the cutest and so special. Something I will never forget.   

Grandma and Grandpa Shoell

Aunt Jamie and Cassie and Oldest cousin Beth loving on Wally.

Grandma Cheryl was on her way to hike Mount Kilimanjaro while Wally was being born! Aunt Rachel and Aunt Roxanne came to the hospital right after Wally was born with the biggest bag of treats I've ever seen(: Sadly I don't have a picture of them or the treats but Rachel captured this beautiful moment with Beetle and Wally. A picture that I will love forever.

 Beetle and I could not sleep that night. We were just too excited for this brand new baby boy!

                                                  He wasn't ready for sleep anyway!