Everything they say about it – all the cliches, all the vinyl and subway art prints, every tear-filled Good News Minute birth announcement – it’s all true.

This has been the happiest four days of my life. And it’s not even close. AND my life has always been pretty awesome.

How can I even say I’ve loved anything before? I had no idea. No concept.

I’m that girl now, you guys. The birth story (wiped down and cleaned up) is forthcoming, as are about 10 BILLION pictures, videos and stories about this little nugget. For now, let it suffice to just introduce you to this amazing, tiny, hiccuping piece of my heart.

Reese Viona Holdaway

7 lbs 5 ounces

19 inches long

Born at Utah Valley Regional at 2:04 pm after about 6 hours of induced labor

She is everything.

Reporting from Cloud Nine: this is Danica Holdaway, enamored new mom.