Emilia's Journal

notes from mom and dad

We are pleased to introduce you to our daughter, Emilia Linnea Colianni.

Emilia was born December 2nd, 2008 at 2:14am. She weighed 7lbs 3.8oz at birth and measured 20 inches long.

Mom and Dad are very tired, but extremely happy! Thank you for all of the notes, calls, and comments. We look forward to introducing her in person!

Love A.J. and Sonja

21 Comments

  1. welcome to the world!

    i can’t wait to teach you all that i’ve learned over the past 8 months.

    (maybe you can teach me how to grow some hair).

    looking forward to a lifetime of adventures with you.

    your new bff,

    maddy

  2. congratulations… She is beautiful…
    ~g.
    Love her name…

  3. Libbie Brand
    3:39 am on December 3rd, 2008

    Congrats Sonja and A.J.! So happy for you both as you have welcomed your beautiful little girl into the world! Well done! I am loving the internet and the way it has somehow magically reconnected me to your world. I feel honored to have a glimpse of your life and am inspired by your love for each other and now little Emilia! I am praying for a quick recovery for you Sonja, that Emilia will take to feeding with ease, that she will be strong and healthy and that you will find rest. Congrats A.J. on becoming a Dad—I know you will enjoy every moment and that you will take care of your little princess with much love!
    Congrats! Libbie and Dale Brand

  4. What a fantastic journal for your Emilia. She is beautiful. Congratulations.

  5. Auntie Jean
    9:05 am on December 3rd, 2008

    Dear Emilia,
    You are a very lucky girl to have such a fantastic and loving Mom and Dad. They are going to take you on more adventures than you can imagine! Your Uncle John and I I are so excited to get to meet you, we already love you so much!

    XOXO

  6. tep
    9:50 am on December 3rd, 2008

    welcome to the world emilia! you are so lucky to have such amazing parents. i can’t wait to meet you!

  7. Uncle Joey
    12:44 pm on December 3rd, 2008

    Hello Emilia,
    It’s your Uncle Joey! You might recognize my voice from last week when I told you to come out of your mommy, but I guess you won the first round of hide and go seek with me… I’m so happy you finally came out to play! I’m no longer the baby of the family, that now belongs to you. I’m so excited to see you in a couple weeks. Try not to give your mom and dad too much trouble. From what I heard about your first night, you might like sleeping just as much as I do! I’ll see you soon.

    -Your Cool Uncle

  8. Dan Bowar
    3:41 pm on December 3rd, 2008

    Congrats and welcome to the parents club. It is just incredible and Carrie and I are so happy for both of you.

  9. Aunty Andy and Uncle Kris
    3:56 pm on December 3rd, 2008

    Dear Emi,

    Oh how we love you so much already! Uncle Kris and I are anxiously awaiting the day we get to meet you! We can’t wait for all of the fun we are going to have together. We will always be your friend, we will always support you, and will always love you. So, unitl we meet, smile alot, sleep tight, and eat well– and try and give your mommy and daddy a bit of rest!

    Love you Emilia!

    Aunty Andy and Uncle Kris

  10. Heidi Kuhlemeier Allen
    4:29 pm on December 3rd, 2008

    Congrats Sonja and AJ! I have the chills remembering the feelings and thoughts of the birth and the first days of Luci….we are so lucky! Enjoy it all…the no sleep, the sweet looks, the snuggling, and all the help. We love you, Heidi, Ben and Luci

  11. Welcome to the world, Emilia! She is lovely, and December 2nd is a great day to be born – I celebrated my 24th birthday yesterday with her! 🙂

    (found via M,L,&M)

  12. Sarah from the CT
    6:33 pm on December 3rd, 2008

    Stalker Friend here, just commenting to say CONGRATULATIONS!

  13. Uncle John
    8:49 pm on December 3rd, 2008

    Dear Emilia, Your Aunt Jean just told me about this website journal, so I had to say hello. You are a blessing to your parents and to your whole family. Since just 2:14 a.m. yesterday morning, you have already brought us all great joy. We are excited to meet you at Christmas!

    Love, Your Cool Uncle John

  14. Amy McDougall
    11:06 pm on December 3rd, 2008

    Wow, Emilia! Look at all these pals you already have! Feel our love always!
    -Amy

  15. Hey AJ,
    Congratulations! I’ve met you briefly while you and Sonja were in town at Maddy’s birth. So excited for you both, I know you’ll be amazing parents.
    Much love,
    Jasmine

  16. Bob & Susan Rogers
    6:12 am on December 5th, 2008

    Since Sonja is consider our #4 daughter, we can say with love we have even a larger extended family. Emilia you have wonderful parents who will love and teach you so much, especially on the ski slopes. You are beautiful and have some much ahead of you. We can’t wait to meet you, and watch those roaming eyes in action.
    Susan & Bob

  17. Rebekah
    5:00 pm on December 5th, 2008

    Dear Sweet Emilia,

    You have been in my mind, heart, and prayers since the moment I heard you were going to be born. Turns out, you are even more beautiful and wonderful than I could have ever imagined! And I know for a fact, that you have the greatest parents who are going to love you to pieces. You are truly a blessed baby. I can’t wait to meet you. The first new baby of the family- what an important title you carry! I love you so much already little girl. See you soon! XOXOXO

    Big hugs and kisses from your cousin Rebekah

  18. cheri brady
    6:10 pm on December 5th, 2008

    Welcome, Emilia!

    I am excited to meet you. Your mom and dad clearly have fallen in love with you, and are great parents.

    Sonja and AJ~ reading this blog reminds me so much of those first dreamy weeks at home when Rachel and later Adam were newborns. I don’t think anything else in life compares to the wonder and joy of that experience. Congratulations! Welcome to the ‘club’!
    Cheri Brady

  19. Laurie Henry
    9:30 pm on December 5th, 2008

    Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl and her beautiful name.

  20. Josh & Liz Trujillo
    10:26 pm on December 6th, 2008

    Congratulations you guys!!! As parents of girls, we know the joy you feel:) Emilia is beautiful and has a great set of parents to guide her through this journey called “LIFE”. God Bless & we promise that one day, you will get a full nights rest:)peace….Josh & Liz

  21. Maya
    9:54 am on December 7th, 2008

    Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for all three of you! My best wishes and love,
    Maya