At 3:53 PM California time, Madelyn Paige Alix entered the world weighing in at 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 19 1/2 inches long.  Proud parents Beth & Greg welcomed her with great joy and Delaney happily wore her big sister smile. 

I don’t know what it really feels like to be a big sister, but if it’s anything like how it feels to be an aunt, it’s pretty darn amazing!  Madelyn is my 7th niece and Mr. Hallmark’s first niece as an official member of the family and we cannot wait to meet her!

It’s a very strange to know our newest member of the family has finally arrived and is so close, yet so far away.  Something tells me that travel plans to warm and sunny California are in the cards though, kids.  In fact, the departure is quite imminent.  As in, 8 days and a wake up imminent!  Here we come, Maddy!  In the meantime, though, Internet, I’m afraid you’re going to have to settle for the incredibly adorable face of Madelyn’s proud older sister, Delaney.  Somehow, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed… Am I one lucky Aunt, or what?  Stay tuned for pictures of the newest member of the family…