Thursday, October 16, 2008

Our new daughter!

Our long awaited daughter is finally here! Mckenna Bethany Johnson was born today - 2 weeks after her due date - on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. Mckenna weighed in at 7 lbs. 7 oz., 20.5 inches, and was born at 2:40 pm. Julie had 20 hours of labor, and it was a bit tough towards the end, but mom and baby are healthy. I will post a few pictures here, and we will get some more up after we get settled at home next week. Blessings to you, and thanks for all of your prayers for us over the past several months and days as we have prepared for this amazing blessing from God.

Mommy in early labor - still smiling! :)

Newborn Mckenna Bethany Johnson

Grandma Mary Person

Grandma Karen Johnson

Auntie Kristi Person

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praise God in the highest!!!! We are super happy for you both and cannot wait to meet McKenna!!!! Love her name too. What a sweetie. The pix are just amazing. Too bad she came into the world unloved! :)

Prayers continue - we knew God would protect you both and glad the delivery went smoothly...mostly.

Love - Marilyn & Joyce

Debra said...

CONGRATULATIONS you guys!!!! SO exciting! She is absolutely gorgeous and we love her name. Much love and can't wait to meet her in person.
Love Neil, Deb, Grace & Haley

verdoorns said...

congratulations you guys! she's a cutie...well worth the wait I'm sure (:

Anonymous said...

Oh guys!!!! You do good work :) We can not wait to introduce her to her first boyfriend. There may be others waiting in line, but Aiden Josef is first to take dibs! Blessings on your recovery and leap into parenting. We can't wait to hear more. Love, Marcus, Katina, Anthony, Jada and Aiden

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Matt & Julie!! She is absolutely beautiful! We are so happy for you and thankful everyone is healthy & doing well. You are truly blessed! Welcome to parenthood - there is nothing more rewarding! Can't wait to meet McKenna (oh, and see you guys, too). :)
Love,
Colin, Janelle, Noah & Evan Connolly

The Process said...

She is really, really beautiful! Great work! Will have to try to see her if you're around when we are up for Christmas.

Love to you three . . . enjoy the babymoon!!

jnkjohnson said...

Congratulations!!!! What a sweetie! We are so excited to meet your beautiful baby girl! You have been in our prayers and thoughts all week and we can't wait to hear more. Much love!

Kelly, JJ, & Caleb :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations guys! McKenna is absolutely beautiful and we're so happy for you!

Anonymous said...

Hey Matt,

Good job! =)

Marvin


Hey guys!

She is totally adorable. Can't wait to meet her!

Julianna

John Torkelson said...

Congrats! What a beautiful girl, I love the hair. Way to go mom and dad too (its hard to watch your wife go through sooo much), 20 hours! I will be praying for you guys as you adjust...she is such a joy already! Love you guys, John, Mesha, and Zaila (her future girl-friend)

Anonymous said...

JULES. I'm so excited for all of you! I can't wait to meet her. She's beautiful!

Gina Johnson said...

ummm... a "bit tough?" i'm having to assume matt wrote this-- not julie! :) ha! julie, i know you worked REALLY HARD! labor is SUPER-TOUGH! anyway, AWESOME JOB! and to BOTH of you, CONGRATULATIONS! you will be the best parents ever! mckenna is GORGEOUS! i cannot wait to meet her in person, and i'm happy to see some of tildie's little clothes again! :) so fun!
love, gina