Here are pictures, in order, of Bailey Read Hilliar's entire life.
Born at 5:30 AM on January 29, 2005 in Middletown, CT
She was 8 pounds and 20-1/2 inches.
It took 6 hours from first contraction to smiling baby.
Daddy and Grammy helped mom during the delivery.

I have the Hi-Res images if anyone would like prints.


Here is a video of Bailey and mom doing a little fussin' Click Here

Read a first hand report by Mommy about the special day. Click Here





The reason we went to the hospital.....11:30 PM Friday night.

1 hour after birth, looks like she could do it all again.


Meeting Dad.

Meeting Grammy.




First breakfast.



Why do they hang them upside down, anyways?

"Guess what, Grandpa...."


The first bath.

She got Trev's butt.

Meet Pops.

Going for a walk to show off the baby.


Meeting Grand Mary.

The happy family.


Grace, Caroline and Megan meet little Bailey.

Caroline: "She looks hungry."

"Here, have mine."


Meeting Aunty Heide.







Shannon wants one of her own!!!

Almost as much as Lou does!!!!









How does it feel to lose 15 pounds in a day???



All babies cry, right?

She's a dancer....







Thinking about winning that first kart race....




Getting ready to go home. Thanks to the Budneys for the outfit.





Hold on, we're going for a ride.

She looks good from over here....

Laura Beth is a natural and wants one of her own, too.

Bailey in the cradle that daddy slept in.

Uncle SSCCHHTTEEEEEVVEEE

Sam Nickel checkin' her out.

Hope she likes tall redheads.

Jen Nickel shows off her new mothering skills.


The sisters.

Bailey's bouquets.

Dad needs a haircut.

The perfect patient at her first doctor's visit.

Mom and Essex Ed.

The balloon says it all. Thanks Sarah Spencer


Check back for more pictures as she grows.
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