Friday, November 26, 2010

We're in love!

Miss Lola Marie
Born November 23rd at 5:12 pm

9 lbs 6 oz
21" long





She's an angel. A chubby angel.

More details & photos to follow.
Thanks to our family for their love & watching q & a.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers! xo lizzy

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Anna Maria Niia said...

Lovely!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations!! :)
Such a precious little angel

Anonymous said...

What a very, very lucky little girl. Congratulations to all of you. And thank you for giving us such a beautiful story to follow...

Cristina said...

She's adorable! Congratulations! ;)

Michele said...

She's so pretty! I bet the big sisters are so excited.

Kristie said...

Oh my goodness. This just made me all teary. Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

She's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to you all! What a delightful blessing!

Lital said...

Congratulations!! she is adorable!!

vintage girl at heart said...

she is so sweeettt.
love the photos of you all!
blessings~

CalleLillyCafe said...

Congrats to you & Collin! What a beautiful addition to your gorgeous family!

Jill said...

Congratulations!
She is beautiful!

Ninka Frisby said...

congratulations to another precious little girl. you all look adorable. best wishes!

Bowman Family said...

She is beautiful. Congrats to you all.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!! She is adorable. You look radiant. What a gorgeous family...

Pikkis said...

Congratulations from Finland too :) Can´t wait for more photos ;D

Johansen Family said...

She is BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations!

Ann Marie said...

Only you Liz could go through a day's worth of childbirth and still look so beautiful. She's so cute and I LOVE her name!! (sorry Grandma!) Congrats!

Sarah W said...

Congratulations! She's lovely :)

BrookeK said...

So happy for you and your family - what a blessing!

Zarah said...

Huge congrats to all five of you!

Dawn Cosgrove said...

Congratulations you guys!! She's adorable! Glad to hear everyone is so happy and healthy!!

Amanda said...

Oh gosh I love a baby that's born with chubby cheeks and rolls.

Maritza said...

Welcome Lola Marie. May God bless you forever. My little princess also shares the same birthday. What a wonderful day. Congratulations!

Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool) said...

WOOHOO!!!
gorgeous!!!
congrads all

craftykellyj said...

She's so cute! Congrats on a healthy new baby girl!

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful-congrats!! I feel special because she was born on my birthday :)

Krista Nash said...

Yay! Love the name! You look fabulous. Thanks so much for updating during this special time. Hope you are feeling good. She's such a cutie. Congrats to the whole family.

Elisa said...

congrats to you guys!!!
she´s beautiful :)
love the name, so Spanish :)
xoxo
elisa (from Spain)

Meggan said...

Congratulations to you & your family. What a beautiful addition to your already *perfect* little family.

Happy Holidays!!

Mariangeles M said...

Congratulations!!

Lola is a ver Spanish name :)

kerriegurney said...

Congratulations to you all on the safe arrival of Miss Lola ... wishing you all a lifetime of happiness together ♥

Chloe said...

Congratulations Liz, Collin, Quincey and Avery!!! Lola is beautiful! What a perfect name for a little cherub! Best wishes to you all!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Thanking for sharing. Best wishes and God bless all of you!

Pat from OKC

Scrapbook Werkstatt said...

She is adorable! All the best for you and your family, Kristina

Unknown said...

She's beautiful!!! With a beautiful name to match.

Congratulations to all of you - especially you Liz for pushing out a 9-6er!! (Mine were all around that size to so I know what you're going through!!)
Take it easy, sleep as much as you can and drink her up!!

jeremy said...

she's perfect. you have yourself a lovely little family there.

also what is that amazing font that you wrote her name with. . .any info would be amazingly appreciated.

Rebecca Keppel said...

congratulations to you all--she is beautiful :)

Jessie said...

Congrats on Lola! How sweet she is!! Enjoy!!

Esther said...

She looks like such a sweetie! Congratulations!

Marti said...

AWWWW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lola Marie!

Betty said...

CONGRATS!

She is a beauty!

Amilee said...

oh my god she is sooooo pretty! of the thousansds of babys born in the past few days, you`rs has to be the cutest!!!! love and kisses,
amilee

ps love the name!!!! lola.....so adorable.

tinkster said...

Congratulations, shes lovely, and all the best people have that birthday!

Anonymous said...

oh. my. chubby cheeks. she is absolutely ADORABLE!!! May God continue to bless you and your family this holiday season... Congratulations!!!

Olivia said...

Congratulations!!!
Best wishes to you all :)

Unknown said...

Congratulations!

Tracey Holdyk said...

Congratulations and thankyou for sharing such a beautiful moment with us.
love me :-)

elizabeth kartchner said...

thank you so much everyone! Can't wait to share more... hugs!!

elizabeth kartchner said...

thanks jeremy!

the cursive is my handwriting... is that the one you wondered about?
:)

Jennifer Shaw said...

Congratulations on the birth of sweet Lola! She is beautiful! You have a lovely family and all the best to you all!! :)

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful !!! Congratulations .....LOVE the name just gorgeous !!! xx♥ Tina

Sara Ancich said...

These photographs completely define the emotion of those first few moments. Bravo. Well Done Liz and Collin. Once again.

Kitty said...

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! She is so beautiful :)

Chitra said...

Congratulations...

Welcome Lola Marie to the world...

My 10 yrs old Lara and Vara are in love with your little cutie and are wishing you too.

Joaniebolognie said...

Oh My she is beautiful!!!! Love her name! Such a blessing.....

Courtney Schultz said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful name and a gorgeous series of birth photos. So much to be thankful for :)

Bonnie @ This Young Mama said...

Congratulations! What a perfect name for such a perfect little girl! I love her full chubby cheeks :)

Jenna Ruth said...

Congrats!! She's a beauty! Love the name :)

The Waits said...

how perfectly wonderful! <3

Mama to Jayden said...

Congratulations!!

Stephanie said...

Oh, she is darling! And I LOVE her name. What a perfect little nose and oh, those cheeks!

Unknown said...

Hey! You have a beautiful girl!! Did you know that Stephanie Howell's girls were born only two days after yours?? Thats so cool! They would be such great friends!

thearthurz said...

She is adorable...love those little wrinkles! Congratulations!! Love the name by the way! :)

Marian said...

Congratulations to both, small is beautiful !!!!!

Kristie said...

CONGRATS and BLESSINGS to you all!!!

cedargirl said...

Welcome precious Lola, gift from heaven! Congratulations Kartchners!!!! What an awesome thing to be Thankful for! Time will tell as her personality unfolds... she may live up to being a bit of a sweet little turkey! (wink) All our love & hugs on the safe arrival of your daughter, the smiths

Jung A said...

congrats...love the name, especially since my 4 yr old's name is lola :)

Barbara Loveday said...

Congrats! May she be a good sleeper ;)

Sara said...

Congratulations! She's beautiful! Love her cheeks!

Emma said...

Adorable! Congratulations to you all - I have three girls too, it's awesome :) xxx

Jackie said...

awesome! congrats congrats congrats! she is adorable! i bet q&a are so excited to have a new little sister! :)

Mandy said...

Congrats!!!!!

rhoffer said...

Bless you and your family. Lola Marie is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your joy with us! Wishing you and your family all the best!

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous little Angel!!! Congratulations, I love her name. :-)

serena said...

congratulations from Canada. what a beautiful blessing. Happy things went well for you.

laurie said...

Love her name, she's beautiful!! Love all the pics, you look great Liz and Collin looks smitten with his new Angel...you guys are blessed!!

Aubrey said...

OMGoodness! Love her name. Adore-able. Congrats!

Michelle said...

Perfect name for a perfect baby!! Congrats!!

Susan Y. said...

oh my goodness...she is darling! Congratulations to you and your beautiful family ;)

said...

Just gorgeous! You are truly blessed--as is she!

Alessandra Loiacono said...

She is a beautiful little angel and I absolutely LOVE her name!!!!
The pictures are gorgeous!
Congratualtions!

Sharon said...

Lola Marie...perfect, just perfect. Blessings on your sweet family.

JennC said...

Those cheeks!!! Congratulations on your beautiful new addition!

Jackie said...

Just another - CONGRATS!!! Girls ROCK!!!

Stephanie said...

congratulations! she's such a doll, & what a pretty, pretty name :)

BlueMoonScrapbooking said...

Congratulations! She is so adorable!!!

jesslea said...

congratulations! I love her chubby cheeks. She is adorable.

meritth.blogspot.com said...

congratulations!!!she"s so beautiful !! and I really love her name..!!!

Kim M. said...

LOVE those chubby little cheeks. Congratulations to all of you! She's beautiful.

meghan said...

you have three precious girls... you are all so lucky to have each other, and i loooooove all their names!! lola marie is a beauty. congratulations to all of you!

Gabi said...

She is perfect!!
Congratulation!!

Britney said...

Congrats Liz and family!

ENJOY!

Corinne Smilovici said...

congratulations from Panama. She looks like her father! beautiful

An Oasis in the Desert said...

Congratulations, Lizzy & family! I've been wondering if that precious little bundle had arrived yet.
CAS

Shirley said...

What an adorable addition to your already beautiful family! Congrats and welcome Lola Marie!

PamelaM said...

Congrats to all of you. What a blessing. She is beautiful and her name is perfect. I am sure Q&A are going to be wonderful big sisters.

Stacy W. said...

She's beautiful! Congratulations to all of you. By the way...nice pumpkin tummy Collin ;)

Shawn said...

Simply beautiful! Blessings to you all.

Stacey said...

Oh my gosh, she's so cute, love the name and the picture of you and Colin wishing everyone Happy Thanksgiving is so dang cute! Love your blog, thanks so much for updating all the time....can't wait to see more pics of little (big) Lola!

Kelly in NB said...

congratulatuions to the whole Kartchner family!! and especially you Liz for doing all the work, LOL!
you looked absolutely beaming in the photos. Lola is one lucky little babe.

Kelly

b.ary said...

Congrats! Sending you and your family best wishes and many blessings! She's adorable! Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos!

Sincerely, Belinda ; )

Wendy said...

Oh, my goodness...what a cutie! Congratulations!

Christine Campbell said...

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS LIZ!!! She is soooo beautiful!!!!

Deanna said...

What a beautiful chunky girl! I can't believe you were carrying a baby that big, you looked gorgeous. And you still do. I've never seen post-birth hospital pics with hair that looks that great!

Amazing all around.

Gwendolyn said...

Whew! How did you fit 9 lbs in that belly that looked so tiny?!! Chubby babies are my favorite! CONGRATS!

Bruce, Sue, Ellen, Hannah, Isabel and Thomas said...

Congratulations and blessings from Australia! I have been eagerly waiting for your news and am excited for you! May God richly bless you as you bond with this angel.X

Hi said...

Congratulations!! She's such a perfect angel :D

angelesb said...

Congratulations!! She's so beautiful!

Mindy said...

She is gorgeous!!! Love her factory rolls. You are so blessed!

Katie said...

Congratulations! She's beautiful! And please, next time, mess your hair up (just a little). :)

LoriLou said...

Best wishes and congratulations to all in your family. She is truly a beauty, and she will be SO loved by her sisters. The name is as pretty as she is. Hope you all are resting up now that she has made her long-awaited appearance. :)

Anonymous said...

Ohhhhhh, she's so adorable & I love her name.Congratulations to the whole family :)

Tina W. (TeaDub) said...

Oh my gosh...she is soooo precious! I love her name! Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures with us! Congrats to you both!

The Reichmans said...

Congratulations Liz-both of you look beautiful and i love how chubby she is already!

Carol said...

Aw, so sweet! Congratulations to you and your family. Love her name...it's beautiful!

The Wooden Spool said...

She's a doll, just like her sisters! Congratulations! Hope all is well.

Celeste Vermeend said...

Long time stalker..from Aus.. So happy for you..on the arrival of Miss Lola Marie!

Trish Miles said...

oh she is so beautiful, congratulations to you, your husband and your beautiful little princesses xoxoxo

leah said...

chubby babies are THE BEST babies!! :D congratulations, she is adorable and that name is perfect! ;)

StacyC said...

She is adorable, looks kinda like her Daddy!! Congrats!!! Lola was born on my Sister's birthday....

Kathy said...

Congratulations! She is simply beautiful, enjoy her:)
Kathy

Nancy Wyatt said...

Beautiful Girl, Beautiful Name and Beautiful Family!! love and hugs from Texas!

Missy said...

Absolutely B e a u t i f u l! Congratulations!

sophie said...

congratulations on the arrival of this beautiful angel! and what a wonderful name!! so happy you are all healthy and happy!!!

Jill said...

Welcome to the world, little one!

michelle louise said...

Congratulations and welcome to the world Lola. Sending you all love and best wishes from UK xoxo

Jane said...

Oh she IS a chubby angel!!!! Just love the photos...made me cry!! Congratulations.....God bless!

Charlene said...

Congrats and good job! 9 lbs whew!! :)

Debi said...

Lizzy! A NINE POUND + baby!! What a darling bundle of joy. Love the name Lola. Darling. Congrats!!!
-Debi from Temecula

Ella Swan said...

aAAAaaw congratulations, she is gorgeous & I can't wait to watch her grow up in that lovely family of yours!

purinne said...

congrats lizzy n colin :D ... on the arrival of ur angel hehehe she's soooo pretty and cute! :)

aquascrap said...

Congratulations on the safe arrival of beautiful Lola Marie.

Judy xx

Marilyn said...

Congratulations to you and Collin! What a lovely name! And she is so pretty! Can't wait to see more photos of the little angel and maybe some with her sisters!!! I hope you are doing fine!
Congratulations and welcome Lola Marie!

Marilyn Provost
www.marilynetsonevasion.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

All my congratulations for this marvel! Lola looks like her dad, right? In any case, she has cheeks that would eat! A new adventure, a new princess ... Lots of kisses on his cheeks!

Stephanie Berger said...

welcome sweet little one an congrats to the proud family..

she is so cute...

Greetings from germany

Lesley said...

Congratulations to you and your family. She looks absolutely scrumptious.
And what a lovely name

Alice said...

she is beautiful! congratulations!

April Styles said...

Congrats! i just had a little Lola myself...gorgeous name for our gorgeous girls! All the best - enjoy every minute of her! xx

Anonymous said...

A gorgeous chubby angel - I had one of those, so snuggly and kissable, she's lovely! Congratulations!

Živilė said...

COngratulations! You are a blessed family, and she is so lovely! And I really like her name :D

Rachel M said...

Congratulations to you and your family. She's adorable. :)

Marcia Hamelijnck said...

Congratulations! She's a lovely chubby angel! :-)
I *heart* little girls! Mine just turned 4 months :-)

miasmummy said...

Awwww congratulations! What a cute littel chubby bub! And I love her name. As the Mum of 2 precious girls, I wouldn't mind another one at all! x

Michelle said...

Beautiful! Congratulations to you all. My prayers will continue.

Beatriz said...

Congratulations!! Lola is as cutie as your ohter doughters <3 Her name is so cool (here in Spain it's a classical name :P)
I'm so happy for all you and would like to see the new family picture.

jo te Raa said...

she has the same birthday as my little boy :)
and you look so glam!!!!

congratulations!!!!

Jessica said...

another very adorable little girl!! Congratulations. What a sweet Thanksgiving gift:)
Love, Jess

Melanie B said...

Congratulations to the Kartchner crew. She is beautiful!!!
Blessings to you all.

Mel xx

Traveling Mama said...

AWWWWWW!!!!! She is so beautiful! Do you think she favors Quincy and Avery? Oh goodness... just looking at that sweet skin and those chubby cheeks brings tears to my eyes. So, so happy for you guys! Wishing you loads of wonderful times in these first days with your precious Lola!

Tracy said...

congratulations! Lola is absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful addition to your family. Best wishes and enjoy your new precious gift.

Jennifer L.S. said...

I've been anxiously waiting for this post! Congrats to all of you! Lola's a cutie! Happy Thanksgiving!

Unknown said...

i love the name!
she is so beautiful
Blessings to you all!

Pam's Place said...

Congrats to all of you, she is adorable!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! She's beautiful and her name is beautiful!

Dani said...

She is absolutely beautiful!!!! Congratulations!!!

Kathy said...

Congratulations!

fannycolor said...

Bienvenue à Lola Marie, elle est magnifique :)

Susan said...

Congratulations! She's just beautiful...the chubbier the cheeks the better for kissing!
Blessings!

Lara said...

Love her name!!! She is beautiful!! Congratulations to you and your sweet family!! (Collin is really out numbered now! I'm sure he loves it!!!!!)

Donna Espiritu said...

omg such a pretty chubby angel!
God bless!

Sammie said...

Congratulations! From the pictures you posted of yourself while you were pregnant, I can not believe you had a 9 lb baby in there!

Dawn said...

Congratulations!! She's a doll. =D

Mary Duffek said...

Congrats!!! What a doll!

k.a.d. photography said...

Happy Baby Day! I stalk you every day and have been waiting to hear the birth announcement! I am so happy that your little one is healthy and that things went well! Congratulations to you and your family.

Nina Shoals said...

Congratulations!! I am soo hapy for you and your family! She is a beautiful little girl and I absolutely LOVE the name!

mary ann santos said...

Oh! What a darling! I'm happy for you and your family...a new baby is always a blessing..She is sooo adorable! God Bless! I'm looking forward to seeing her pics in your LOs...have a good rest!

wendyg said...

She is so sweet! I love her name! Congrats!!!

Eva said...

Congrats!!! so wonderful little girl!
big hugs to you and your family from Spain!
Eva

Janice Boon said...

Congratulations!!! I m so happy and excited for you both! She's a doll and beauty.

missyg said...

Congratulations! She is precious!!!

Tami McBeain said...

She is beautiful! Congratulations to your entire precious family!

Playing with Paper said...

Oh my gosh .......... ADORABLE :) I love her name too. So precious, congrat's :)

nicole said...

congrats!!! she is gorgeous! You guys are so lucky to have 3 beautiful little girls. Lots of pink!!!

Summer said...

Congratulations. What an adorable round face.

Noelle Reese said...

CONGRATS!! She is as beautiful as her sisters! How in the world did you have such a big baby? LOL
I love her name! I can't wait to see pictures of the 3 girls together!

Angi Barrs said...

Awww she's so beautiful. My Rachel was a 9 lb. blessing too! Enjoy your little Angel :)

Danielle Flanders said...

She's beautiful and I love her chubbiness! :) Congratulations!

karine said...

welcome lola marie
welcome little angel
i wish you a wonderful life
best wishes to you and all your family!
karine

Anonymous said...

congratulations!!!! i am so happy for you and your family! she is such a beauty. enjoy your moment with her. p.s. i love her name.

jendcnguyen said...

Congratulations to your new little addition to your family! She's adorable. All the best! =)

Tanya said...

Congratulations to you and your family! Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful family with us!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Lizzy & Collin!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

emily said...

a million congrats to you and your beautiful family of 5! so happy for you!

Lisa G. said...

Congratulations!! She is beautiful!

Daria said...

I'm so sooooo happy for your family!! My baby girls name is also Lola, and I love it - maybe our Lola's can meet someday for a tea party. LOL!!

She's so beautiful, congratulations Liz! XOXO

Mauri said...

Congratulations! She is absolutely adorable! Love all that chubby goodness. Love the name, Lola is so sweet. Good luck with your 3 little beauties!

Libby said...

Congratulations - Lola is beautiful! The photos convey the awe and gravity of the occasion so movingly.

AnnaMarie said...

Congratulations! I love newborn hospital pictures! I hope it's a smooth transition for your family.

Mariana said...

Hi guys! congratulations on the birth of your beautiful 3rd daughter! she's adorable and i'm sure the big sisters will be sooo thrilled with her.
I have been following your blog for a long time but have never written before, this ocassion merits it though! Well done, Lizzie and Collin (please, hijack a few more blogs!)enjoy your beautiful 3 girls and may God always guide and protect them.
Love from an argentinean living in Cyprus (in the Med), mom to 3 as well!
Mariana xx
PS: me encanta el nombre, es bien espanol, but you guys speak the language, no?

Anonymous said...

Not to draw attention away from the very gorgeous Lola-but how come you look so great after giving birth, I was a mess!! Congratulations to you all from Northern Ireland xo

{VICKI} said...

Congrats!

What does Q& A have to say about her?

MilliD said...

Congratulations on your new little beauty!!! So happy for you!!!

Kim said...

Congratulations!! She is adorable!!

Jenn A. said...

Congratulations! What an awesome blessing for your beautiful family. Welcome, Lola Marie!

Heidi said...

What a precious gift from God!
Congratulations!

Heidi

Michelle Laulu said...

Oh, I am so jealous! Our little man was due to come into the world the same day you had Lola, but the doctor said I needed to wait 6 more days. I am getting induced Monday Nov 29, and with our first one weighing 9pounds 5 ounces, I think this one is also going to be big. Congratulations, and have a comfortable recovery!

Lisa said...

Oh she is a beauty...just lovely. Congradulations and God Bless!!!

Mireia Sala said...

Congratulations !!

Ticehursts said...

Congratulations all the way from New Zealand... Always read your blog and love your scrapbook inspiration. Lola is beautiful - I'm due in 8 weeks - can't wait to meet my little one. Blessings to Lola... Claire X

Bonnie said...

CONGRATULATIONS COLING AND LIZZY!!
she is beautiful..I love that second photo, you can see the amazement and joy and wonderment on your face as you look at your little baby.. 3rd one and it never gets old does it!? So happy for you both!! Enjoy!

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