Monday, January 21, 2013

she's here

sorry for the absence. but more on that later.

tonight we have some exciting belated news. 
last monday on 1.14.13 at 11:07am
lyla teddy ryder entered our family. 
she is healthy and beautiful.

we are in love.





a video, birth story, and a little of my heart to come on the blog soon.
thanks for being patient. it's been a forever changing three weeks for our family.

25 comments:

  1. Congratulations! She is beautiful!

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  2. Congratulations Libby, Justin and Ava on the birth of beautiful Lyla Teddy.
    As a longtime readerI am so happy for you all as you rejoice in your gorgeous little girl's arrival and welcome her into your family
    Lyla Teddy's name is absolutely so gorgeous and special. Her middle name is such a lovely tribute to your dear Ted. I was so incredibly sorry to hear of the sad news of his passing. Thinking of you all and so thrilled about the blessing of Lyla Teddy's birth, so amazing after all you went through with your illness Libby. Big Congratulations to Big Sister Ava!
    xxoo

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  3. Looks just like her mamma! She is so precious! Congratulations to your sweet family!

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  4. Congrats! I will be honest in saying I was beginning to worry about you. I hadn't seen an update in a while and was concerned. I prayed things were okay and that the main delay was from the arrival of Lyla. I cannot imagine the world wind of the last three weeks but you are being prayed over. I look forward to hearing details and your heart. For now, enjoy your new family.

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  5. Congratulations, I am so thrilled that we have been blessed with a healthy baby girl! Ted would be so thrilled and would feel very honored that she was named after him. I pray that you all keep receiving your continual blessings. Love you all very much, Shirl

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  6. Lib! So excited for y'all and can't wait to meet Lyla! Have been praying for y'all every day. Love you four! - Ash Ham

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  7. that bottom picture. oh my. she's so sweet.

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  8. Oh my goodness!! She is such a gorgeous baby!!

    CONGRATS!!

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  9. Congratulations, she's absolutely adorable! Lots of blessings to your little baby, to mummy & daddy, and particularly to the big sister!

    Love, B.

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  10. congratulations! she's a beauty.

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  11. CONGRATS!!! to you both. i'm so glad i follow along on instagram ... & knew so quickly. big hugs to you all. enjoy every moment. ( :

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  12. You don't know me but I have always followed your blog. Beautiful story/testimony you and your family have!! I just had to comment, I have a 4-year old daughter named Lyla and I think it's the most beautiful name...ever! Congrats on the new beautiful addition!

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  13. Yay!!! She's beautful! Congrats Ryder family!

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  14. awww congrats!!!!! i had been wondering if she was close :) she is beautiful and big sister looks like a natural! congrats again.

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  15. Congratulations Libby! She is absolutely precious & I'm sure Ava just adores her! Can't wait to hear more :)

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  16. She's beautiful!! I've been following your blog/story for a long time and am so happy to see this beautiful new life :) Congratulations!

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  17. Congratulations to you and your family! She is beautiful. My son was born the day after we buried my beloved grandmother. I know your family is going through a grieving period but God works in funny ways by bringing new life in the darkness.

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  18. I've been reading for about 2 years, and I was so excited to see that you were pregnant, and I was ecstatic to see her sweet face! God has blessed you abundantly, my sister! She is gorgeous and so are you:-).
    Mattie Patterson

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  20. Libby, Justin and Ava, congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. I love her name and oh how special she will always feel to have her Granddaddy’s name as a part of her. I can’t wait to hear more and look forward to all the future blogs especially with Ava and Lyla’s growing relationship. What a joy, what a blessing….she doesn’t even look like a newborn in that last picture…simply beautiful(just like you Libby!) You all have been on my mind and in my prayers! While I know you have been going through a lot lately, I was hoping that this new bundle of joy had a little something to do with your blog silence. Ava looks so proud! :) Blessings…..donna cason

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  21. Awwww she's born on my birthday :)
    Congrats!!!!

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  22. What a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations! <3

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  23. Congrats on such a beautiful baby. I bet Ava is in love.
    God Bless you all.
    Cathy

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  24. Congrats! She is so beautiful! So happy for your family!

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