A hero is born!

Hey Family and Friends,

Yesterday, Tuesday July 19th, 2011, a new member of our family joined us. Naomi Joan Hayes was born at 5:12 pm. As it happens, her Great Grandmother, who was named Joan Hilton, was also born on July 19th (we were already planning on naming her Naomi Joan if it was a girl but this makes her birthday super special).

Both Shonda and Naomi are doing great. It looks like we should be getting out of the hospital tomorrow afternoon. We wanted to post some pictures before too long and let you all "oooh and aaah" like we have. We love you all and are thankful for your prayers that have been sent on our behalf.

--The Hayes Family

Renae with her Gift

Today, Renae received a package from Nana and Pop Pop Hayes. This is Renae opening her package and seeing the contents and telling us what they are.
Thank you so much Nana and Pop Pop. We love you!

More Renae

While our stove and fridge were still in the living room from putting our new floor in, our kitchen felt HUGE. Renae took advantage of all the space and asked Daddy for "choo-choo" in the box his textbooks came in.




Renae is using Daddy's keys to lock the bathroom door.


Renae dressed herself in her hat and Daddy's knee pads.