This is the face

weโ€™ve dreamt about for 10 months.

baby

She made her way into the world last night, 12:08am

8 lbs 6 oz

me and baby

Just when we thought our hearts couldnโ€™t possibly be more fullโ€ฆ

tom and baby

we are so in love.

baby (2)

Thank you for all of the incredible love and support to our growing little family <3 Be back to regular posting tomorrow.

xoxo

Gina, The Pilot, Bella

and

nursery letters

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782 Comments

  1. jodie on January 8, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Congrats to you both. She is beautiful.

  2. Valerie on January 8, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Yay! It has been so fun following along! <3

  3. Kaitlyn on January 8, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL little girl!!! Enjoy every second!

  4. Felicia on January 8, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    such a beautiful baby. such a beautiful FAMILY!! congrats again gina!!! my heart is so insanely happy for you guys. its amazing how much happiness and joy you can feel for someone you’ve never “met”, just read about through this little blog world. i wish you all the best and look forward to reading about this new chapter in your life with olivia being such a beautiful addition to the family ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Lindsay on January 8, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Congratulations Gina & Pilot! Olivia is so beautiful and wonderful in every way. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

  6. Tracey @ Oliver Rain on January 8, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    You look radiant & Olivia is the perfect name for such an adorable little creature. Have fun with your baby girl. It’s the best thing ever.

  7. steph on January 8, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    LIL OLIV. welcome to the world. so beautiful

  8. Kerryne on January 8, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    She is beautiful! I am so happy for you! Congratulations!!!

  9. Andrea @ Vegvacious on January 8, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Congratulations!!! What a beautiful new baby girl. Wishing you all the best.

  10. Laura on January 8, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Hello Olivia! Congratulations!

  11. Annie@stronghealthyfit on January 8, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Congrats! can’t wait to hear about your birth experience! I LOVE the name too. ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Haley @ Fit, Young, and Fabulous on January 8, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    I’m pretty sure I’ve already commented on this post, but she is BEAUTIFUL!! And so smiley! Olivia! How sweet!! I’m so excited for you!!! I am jumping up and down! (: Precious, beautiful little girl!

  13. Brittany @ Little b's healthy habits on January 8, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    CONGRATS!! She is absolutely beautiful!

  14. Tiffany on January 8, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Welcome beautiful Olivia!

  15. Anna @ The Guiltless Life on January 8, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Olivia is one of my FAVOURITE girl names – such a great choice. I feel like every person named Olivia can’t help but grow up to be beautiful, smart and self-aware, which are all great qualities! Congrats!

  16. Susan on January 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Congratulations to you and your family!!! What a beautiful little girl! And you look amazing too!

  17. Sig on January 8, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Congratulations from Australia!!

    Cannot believe the journey has finally ended! But totally worth the wait – what a beautiful little girl ๐Ÿ™‚

    Hoping you’re doing ok and lots and lots of hugs to the Pilot, Bella and baby Olivia (love the name btw!)

  18. Jenn on January 8, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I love her face in the picture with you!:-) Congrats!

  19. Kelly on January 8, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Olivia is beautiful and perfect and I adore her name. You look amazing too! Congratulations to you and TOm on this new chapter in your lives.

  20. Anon on January 8, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Congrats Gina – what a blessing !

  21. Alexi @ alexi 101 on January 8, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Congratulations!!! She is so beautiful.

  22. Allyssa @ First Sweet Taste on January 8, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Congratulations! She is beautiful!

  23. Natasha on January 8, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Look at those big beautiful brown eyes!!!!!!!!!! She is all you!! Hey – 8/6oz – Gina – that is a crazy big baby for such a little girl!!!!!!!!!! Mr. Tim – you have something to do with the size fo sho!

  24. Lori S H on January 8, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Congrats to beginning a new and beautiful chapter in your lives! : ) I’ve been so excited waiting on this post to arrive! It feels like yesterday when you announced on your blog about starting your family! Enjoy every second of this gift! It really does fly by!

  25. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat on January 8, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Aww Gina this almost made me tear up!! She is absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to all of you!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  26. April on January 8, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    She is just adorable! Congratulations and the name is so precious!

  27. Jessica on January 8, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    In the second picture, I believe Olivia is thinking, “Hi! Nice to finally see your face, mama. You’re a great dancer.” hehe

  28. Laura @ LauraLikesDesign on January 8, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Ahhh she is the cutest thing ever and I love how she’s sporting her personality already with the tongue out! So cute! Blessings to you and your family!

  29. Danielle on January 8, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    Ahhhh she is perfect! Major congrats to you, the Pilot and Bella ๐Ÿ˜‰ You must let us know if Olivia is the baby that was appearing to you in your dreams all of these months!

  30. Elizabeth on January 8, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Congratulations Gina & family! She is so sweet… and she’s got those beautiful almond-shaped eyes… I’m glad that mom & baby are both doing well. Wishing you the best!

  31. Brittany on January 8, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Olivia is beautiful! Congratulations to both you and Tom!! xoxo

  32. Brynn on January 8, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Congratulations to all of you! How exciting! She’s adorable.

  33. Deanna on January 8, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    She is beautiful! I love the last picture of her with her tongue sticking out.

  34. Emily on January 8, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Gina! She is BEAUTIFUL! Oh my lordy, my heart is melting. Congratulations!! I’m so glad to see you’re all doing well. You and Tom are going to be – wait, who am I kidding, you already ARE – absolutely fabulous parents. <3

  35. Krystle {Fierce|Fabulous|Fit} on January 8, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    WOW!! Congrats, Gina!! Olivia is one of the most beautiful newborns I’ve ever seen! Those huge eyes of hers are captivating!! And you look darn good, too! What an amazing experience! It looks like you three are doing well! Enjoy this new season of life and bonding!

    Blessings <3
    Krystle

  36. jessie ann james on January 8, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    she is beautiful!! congrats on such a joyous event! She will be such a great blessing in your lives! I can’t wait to see more pictures!

  37. jessie ann james on January 8, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    she is beautiful!! congrats on such a joyous event! She will be such a great blessing in your lives! I can’t wait to see more pictures!

  38. Emmy on January 8, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Congratulations, Gina and Tom! She is beautiful, and it looks like she’s Daddy’s little girl already!

  39. Neiry on January 8, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    ๐Ÿ™‚ She is beautiful, as is your entire family. Congratulations to the three of you, you and the pilot for being blessed with a healthy baby girl & to Olivia for being blessed with such wonderful people as parents.

  40. Heather on January 8, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Hey honey, contests she is beautiful a nice mixture of you both! Bella will be a great big sister heh

  41. Kristin @ Wounded Fawn on January 8, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    She’s beautiful! Congratulations to you and your whole family! Can’t wait to read all about it!

  42. Lauren on January 8, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Congrats! Olivia is beautiful! I’ve been checking your blog all weekend, eagerly awaiting for good news! Hope you are feeling well, can’t wait to see more adorable pics!

  43. Grace on January 8, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    She’s gorgeous and looks like such a character already! Congratulations!!!

  44. Steph on January 8, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Congratulations! Olivia is beautiful. I started reading the blog about two years ago, so I feel like I have been right there with you through the Pilot’s deployment and your pregnancy, and I am so happy that you all get to be a family together now. Have a wonderful time getting to know your little one!

  45. Amy @ purewellnessamy on January 8, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Oh my goodness, what a doll!! Congratulations!!!

  46. Aneida on January 8, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    OMG, that little button nose and those eyes! Absolutely adorable!! Congrats to you both!

  47. Nicole on January 8, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Welcome to the world Olivia!! I have been reading your blog for a few months nowand I have been anxiously waiting for the arrival of the little one, congrats Gina and Pilot!

  48. Claire on January 8, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Cutest baby…ever. And I am so jealous of the life you and the Pilot are going to give her.

  49. Alicia on January 8, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    OK I don’t like to admit this but I don’t USUALLY think babies especially newborns are cute but O M G Olivia is adorable and CUTE! Congrats to you, the Pilot, your family, and of course Bella.

  50. Bianca @A Healthy Gourmet Lifestyle on January 8, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Congratulations!! She is so beautiful!

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