Hello! We are Matt + Angie Sloan of Sloan Photographers, based out of Orange County, CA. We do work all over Los Angeles, Southern California, and nationwide.
So after close to 7 full days of staying at the Hospital, we were able to return home. I kinda feel lost as it’s been at least 11 days since I have stepped foot in the house. When I got back into Arizona from the trip to Los Angeles, I honestly picked up Angie and went straight to the Hospital. So it’s nice to be home. But I have tons of things to do this week.
I already miss Maddux as he will be staying with Angie’s family for another week. I just briefly saw him at the hospital when he came to visit Paisley.
Nancy: hahaha that video from youtube is SO funny. 'Cause that's what you're Dad would say every time he came home! hahaha (18/08/08, 06:50)
Michael Chansley: Very cool. Vincent Laforet is amazing! Here is a site I think you would like. Gives a great POV of the photographers for the 100m at the Olympics.
http://www.karikuukka.com/peking2008/100m/ (19/08/08, 04:11)
nerilyn: so awesome for you two! (26/08/08, 04:52)
We honestly want to thank everyone for the blog comments, emails, Tweets, Twitter Direct Messages, Facebook emails/comments, phone calls, etc.
I left Laguna Beach in the Orange County area at 9pm after an great engagement session with Anna + Jason and sushi afterwards.
I arrived home around 2:30am and picked up Angie right at the door. She was calling me earlier on Sunday telling me that she was having contractions about 8 to 10 minutes apart. So we left directly to the Hospital and arrived about 3am. We had brief pain before the epidural at 5am. But we all stayed up until around 11am on Monday when Angie was dilated to a 9. Angie started pushing at 11:50pm and with 5 pushes, she gave birth at 12:08pm on August 11th, 2008.
We have been blessed to a beautiful baby girl!!!
We have had a couple of emergencies with Angie afterwards. She has been in tons of pain and they found a cantaloupe sized hematoma inside her uterus. They had to do quite a bit of tests, x-rays, medications, and even surgery. But things are looking better! We are honestly so blessed!
We will be here in the hospital until Friday or Saturday. We have been getting tons of rest while watching the 2008 Summer Olympics. We have received some great visits from Family and Friends.
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I also have a very large task ahead of me in finding a middle name. I have a couple names that I truly love, but I would love to see some votes on the favorite. You can vote as many times as you would like. Or leave a comment if you have another special name that you love or has a special meaning. :)
Michael Chansley: Yea!! Congratulations! She looks beautiful! I'm so happy for you two! :D (13/08/08, 08:20)
nicole green: send angie my best! i'll keep her in my thoughts for a quick recovery. congrats again on your beautiful girl! :) (13/08/08, 08:38)
Cam Trejo: Congrats you guys! Good to hear all went well. My vote is in for Scarlett . . .
Cute looking addition to the Sloaner clan. (13/08/08, 08:50)
lily p.: Such a little cutie! Glad Angie came through o.k. and hopefully she'll have a speedy recovery so she can just enjoy that baby!! (13/08/08, 09:47)
matt sloan: no one like Babe? LOL!!!! (13/08/08, 09:56)
david & kimi b ~ ohana photography: gor-geous little girl!!! just gorgeous!! we love scarlett and shea, but all choices are awesome! (13/08/08, 10:39)
Will Parris: She's absolutely adorable!! Congrat's to you and Angie, and I'm so glad Angie's doing better! You are all in our prayers! Aloha amigo & amiga! (14/08/08, 01:07)
Cathy and David: SHE'S SO CUTE! Middle name should be Catherine... OF COURSE! ;) (14/08/08, 03:39)
shannon: Congrats you two!!! She is beautiful. (14/08/08, 04:08)
carrie@urbanbaby: congratulations to you both, and maddux!!! what exciting times!! she's just gorgeous. for names - i love paisley parker. or paisley rae. paisley grace is also beautiful...and my middle name ;). kisses to you all - xo, c (14/08/08, 06:59)
Sarah Rhoads: Congrats you two! What a beautiful little one! I have enjoyed the twitter updates through the pregnancy. Have fun not getting any sleep for a while :) All the best to you guys (14/08/08, 07:38)
DrewB: Congratulations! She's too cute! I hope Angie is feeling better very soon! I voted for Scarlett, but my second choice is Marie because that's my middle name :) (14/08/08, 08:00)
Rachel: I have a friend who was going to name her daughter Paisley, and she said..."what goes better with Paisley than Stripes?". Yes. she was going to name her Paisley Stripes (and then last minute called her by something else instead).
Congrats on your beautiful little girl! (14/08/08, 08:45)
gretchen knoblock: she is so beautiful, hope you all are doing good. we miss you! We like paisley jayde(jade) or paisley kate! =) (14/08/08, 09:00)
Alyssa Lang: Ooo you took some of my middle name suggestions! hah
Hope Angie feels better soon. :) (14/08/08, 10:37)
Malia: She's so cute! Congrats to you both. I like the middle name Scarlett. (14/08/08, 10:49)
Curt and Almira: Congratulations!!!! She is adorable and I hope Angie recovers from the surgery quickly. We hope to see you soon. (14/08/08, 10:55)
Kiri: congrats!!! just beautiful. (14/08/08, 11:14)
Matt Sloan: thanks everyone! Seems it's between Grace and Scarlett. Angie does like Parker. Hmmm... Too many choices! (14/08/08, 04:14)
Matt Sloan: looks like Catherine is sneaking in there. That was my Great Grandmother's name on my Mom's side. Looks like I know who is voting for that name! :0) (14/08/08, 04:17)
Liene at Blue Orchid Designs: Paisley Grace is the best combo out of the choice of Grace, Catherine, Scarlett. It just sounds better together than the others. Congrats again, she is beautiful! (14/08/08, 04:33)
Nancy: Wow! Too many cool names to decide....love them all EXCEPT for BABE! Yuck! I love Scarlett, Marie Catherine, and Grace. How about Paisley Summer Sloan. She was born in the summer. And with her Napoleon Dynamite loving family.....it'd be Summer all year long with Paisley!! I vote for Summer! LOL (14/08/08, 04:42)
Ryel j: I'm pulling for Shea... what a beautiful middle name to match a beautiful baby girl!! Congrats!! Hugs to Angie. (14/08/08, 04:44)
Melissa Koehler: Congrats!! She is beautiful! (14/08/08, 04:59)
Ashley Kutz: Hey guys,
Congratulations! I'm so so so happy for you both! I'm glad to hear that Matt got home in time for the labor and birth, that is wonderful news! Enjoy your new beautiful baby girl! (14/08/08, 05:47)
Ashley Kutz: Hey guys,
Congratulations! I'm so so so happy for you both! I'm glad to hear that Matt got home in time for the labor and birth, that is wonderful news! Enjoy your new beautiful baby girl! (14/08/08, 05:47)
sandie: woo hoo i voted for Noel too! but i love all your choices. cant wait to hear what you decide. Your little girl is so cute! I'm praying for you all for a safe and HAPPY trip home SOON! love you guys (14/08/08, 10:44)
Michelle: Hi Angie and Matt! Paisley is so beautiful...good job you two! I am glad she's finally here. Ang, I wish you a well recovery...take time for yourself to heal! I can't wait to meet Paisley and see you guys soon. Love your family in Tuscon... (14/08/08, 11:41)
Colleen Bruening: I like Paisley Grace! :o) She is perfect. I am so happy for you both!!! (15/08/08, 07:28)
Matt Sloan: thanks again everyone!!! You guys are the best! (15/08/08, 05:06)
megan: congratulations matt, angie & maddux!!!! what a beautiful little girl! (16/08/08, 01:36)
Scarlett Lillian: LOL, needless to say, I OF COURSE vote for the name Scarlett. he he Thanks for following me on Twitter too! (17/08/08, 09:26)
Just got home! :o) | Sloan Photographers: [...] home. I kinda feel lost as it’s been at least 11 days since I have stepped foot in the house. When I got back into Arizona from the trip to Los Angeles, I honestly picked up Angie and went straight to the Hospital. So it’s nice to be home. But I [...] (17/08/08, 06:41)
ben + laura: congrats on the bambino!!!! (19/08/08, 06:15)
Tod: Hi Kids,
I'm kinda late to the party, but i just went to your blog and saw the post about Paisley. A big congrats! She's a beautiful baby! Try to get some sleep! :)
Tod (22/08/08, 02:33)
Melissa Jill :): Hey guys---SO happy for you!! Sorry I missed all the excitement. I can't believe you were in the hospital for that long!! I'm glad everything is ok. Can't wait to see you and meet Paisley! (08/09/08, 11:30)
Mel McLellan: CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYS!!! She is beautiful! (19/09/08, 09:35)
katrina + andrew = sedona bride: CONGRATULATIONS you guys! she's adorable!! we're so so sooo very happy that everyone is healthy now and doing good! can't wait to meet little paisley! xoxo! - katrina (23/10/08, 05:18)
Robin flamish: Paisley is our choice for the new addition... I just love the name...we are thinking Paisley Rose...Paisley Lace.. Best wishes on the beautiful sweet little girl! (27/01/12, 06:58)
BABY PAISLEY Has not arrived yet! Angie was supposed to get induced on the 29th of July, but the Dr. decided for some reason not to induce her. So now we are just waiting for her due date this weekend. She went over due with Maddux so hopefully she will go overdue with Baby sister:) (Even though she want’s this baby out now)!
So I have a wedding and 2 engagement sessions this weekend in Los Angeles. I am totally praying my heart out that I will be able to get through the weekend without Angie and get back to see her deliver. But until then, for all family and friends, follow my updates on Twitter or Facebook. I’ll be putting tons of updates up on the Twitter!
Lanne: I follow both your twitters and reeeeeally hope that both Mum and Baby have a safe delivery with Dad by their side! Our best wishes are with you all. (07/08/08, 02:48)
Cathy and David: Best of luck! We'll be watching!!! :-D (07/08/08, 04:12)
Tawnya: Hey guys! SO you DID like my name Matt??? Well, guess what, we are expecting again :) TOTAL SHOCK but if it is a girl- Paisley is top on my list- so you will have to be willing to share it :) I wish you all the best delivery. I will pray for you too. (07/08/08, 07:55)
Rachael Earl: That is SUCH a cute name. Best wishes to you guys-hopefully, someday I'll get to meet the little tyke. By the way, I am your neighbor and I'm home most of the day, so if Angie needs anything, you can always call me. (07/08/08, 08:33)
Colleen Bruening: I will be thinking about you guys! I love love love the name. :) Best of luck with everything. Can't wait to meet her. (07/08/08, 01:43)
gretchen knoblock: Angie you are the prettiest pregnant lady i have ever seen!!!! amazing shots matt! (07/08/08, 04:51)
Stacey Bluth: Man I hope I look that cute at 9 months!! (07/08/08, 06:43)
Tammie Billey: How in the heck does she stay soooo skinny??? :-P (07/08/08, 08:25)
carrie@urbanbaby: you are so stunningly beautiful. all my best for an easy delivery...once matt gets back home of course! xo (ps: what a sweet name!) (08/08/08, 06:56)
Michelle: Angie, you are an absolutely adorable pregnant mommy! I can't wait to meet lil miss Paisley...You know it's a crime to hold her hostage??? (08/08/08, 08:03)
Matt Sloan: angie is soooo hotty! (08/08/08, 11:33)
Matt Sloan: thanks everyone for the well wishes and comments!!! (08/08/08, 11:34)
Ryel j: Can't wait to meet her! Angie is so hot!!! Can I please look like you when I'm preggos??? Is there like a wand for that? (08/08/08, 12:43)
kristi boretsky: Oh my goodness! These pictures are simply breath taking! I especially love the last shot. Good luck with the delivery! I can't wait for photos of your little beauty! (08/08/08, 10:10)
amelialyom: oooooh, I hope the baby waits til daddy gets back in town! bTW, Ang is such a HOT pregnant lady! Great shots Matt! (08/08/08, 10:14)
Jennifer Bowen: Ohhh, I am so praying for you guys that you are all together when she delivers!! Angie, you look amazing!!!! (10/08/08, 06:05)
Jennifer Bowen: Ohhh, I am praying for you guys that you are all together when she delivers! Angie, you look amazing!!! (10/08/08, 06:07)
Lorelei Barker: You are GORGEOUS, Angie! I love the yellow shoes...! Hope Matt makes it home for the big moment, I'm thinking of you guys and your darling little family. BEAUTIFUL pictures xoxo! (11/08/08, 12:37)
Mandy Abbott: Ooooo... I just looked at your twitter!!! Congrats you guys. Matt, I'm glad you made it home! Can't wait to see the beautiful pics. (11/08/08, 06:06)
gretchen knoblock: Angie you are amazing, hang in there. Hope the complications aren't too serious. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a fast recovery! Can't wait to see you again! Loves. (12/08/08, 12:15)
Jason Ball: whats the middle name Matt??? we should have a poll :) (12/08/08, 08:02)
kristine and ron: hi matt and angie!!! congrats on your new arrival! cant wait for you to post pictures!! (13/08/08, 09:48)
megan: ewwweee -beautiful pregnant lady! i hope the baby waits till dad has stepped foot on phx soil! (13/08/08, 12:35)
We had to get some new and updated photos while Angie has been preggers. So we begged our dear friend, Gretchen, to snap some photos! We couldn’t have been more excited!!! She nailed us. From Matt and Angie comparing belly sizes to Maddux acting crazy to Matt not being in charge, it was so worth every minute of the heat! I feel so pround of my family and the times we share together!!!
Heather Brown: Awesome pics guys!! These are so fun and cute! Maddux is so freakin cute!! Gretchen did an amazing job!!!! (06/08/08, 06:03)
Nathan Cail: well played on these ones! your family pulls off beautiful well! keep it up matt! (06/08/08, 06:05)
Cherie Maestas: Awe. Great pictures. :)
Your friend did a good job.
:D (06/08/08, 06:14)
john Sanderson: These are awesome. Beautiful Family. (06/08/08, 06:28)
Denise: So cute! Gretchen did a great job :-) (06/08/08, 06:39)
nate: looking good guys!!! i love the last three in the series :) (06/08/08, 07:01)
Michael Chansley: These are adorable! Great job Gretchen! (06/08/08, 07:08)
david b: beans and franks. beans and franks. Awesome pics of the fam guys! (06/08/08, 07:21)
Alyssa Lang: Ahhh you guys are so cute!!! And Maddux is SO big! He is definitely not the tiny guy he was at OSPWest 1. He looks like a little man! (06/08/08, 07:35)
Melanie Sloan Maestas: Love them. I want some. And my fmily is next.. (06/08/08, 07:37)
gretchen knoblock: I <3 the Sloans! (06/08/08, 07:44)
Matt Sloan: thanks guys! you are awesome friends!!! (06/08/08, 07:59)
bobbi+: How CUTE are you guys?! Your friend Gretchen is a rockstar! (06/08/08, 08:52)
Mandy Abbott: Angie... you are darling with that little belly and I love your hair cut. Matt... you look awesome and that stud of a kid of your is so hip! You guys are a beautiful family. I can't wait to see pics of the newbie. I love these pictures! P.S. I would have liked to see you climb into those tires Angie! (06/08/08, 08:56)
Lara @ Southern Weddings: Great shots! I've been to Gilbert several times when passing through from Yuma (husband stationed there for a month) to Tucson/Phoenix and back. Beautiful place.... so many nice new houses! (06/08/08, 09:14)
Kate Wall: Angie is the CUTEST pregnant lady ever! great photos! (06/08/08, 09:41)
Cam Trejo: Hot dang - you are one good looking fam! (06/08/08, 09:51)
sean flanigan: you guys are too super cool. (06/08/08, 10:23)
jac: LOVE them! you guys are so flippin' cute! angie, you look amazing...matt your not too bad either ;) we miss you guys and can't wait for big bear v2...whenever that may be ;) (07/08/08, 12:16)
Cathy and David: Teeeeheheheh Adorable ^_^ And "Preggars"? Does this mean you watched that funny star wars spoof? :) The shot with the tires made me think of the michillen baby! and could that light be anymore cool?!?! (07/08/08, 04:01)
ben + laura: love these shots guys ... so adorable (07/08/08, 05:59)
Rachael Earl: How totally funny because I just met Gretchen at Free to Succeed on Sunday-she was sitting right next to me! These are SO cute-especially the b+w of the whole fam! (07/08/08, 08:36)
KyleBarnes: Sloaner!!! Bro did you give all your weight to your baby??? You look like you've lost like 30lbs!!! Seriously hook me up with your tailor I gots to get me some of them magic pants!!! ps the family looks great and Angie looks as pretty as ever! (07/08/08, 09:01)
Tammie Billey: great pics...the last two are my fav. :-) Maddux has gotten soooo BIG! (07/08/08, 08:29)
carrie@urbanbaby: i love these shots of you guys....so sweet!!! maddux looks like such a little man now. i love it!! (08/08/08, 06:59)
Matt Sloan: thanks everyone again for the comments! (08/08/08, 11:33)
Ryel j: Pure fun!!! Your family rocks the fun-tastic!!! (08/08/08, 12:43)
kristi boretsky: Wow- what beautiful family photos! Maddux is such a cute little stud! I am cracking up over his face in the tire shot! WHAT THE HECK ARE WE DOING THIS FOR?! (08/08/08, 10:19)
nicole green: you guys have got to be one of the cutest families on the planet! :) (12/08/08, 09:09)
megan: i looooooooooove that last one- definitely needs to be a huge canvas in your house!! maddux is a lil stud! (13/08/08, 12:39)
Ashley Kutz: Great shoot! These photos of you are great. Angie you look so cute. You've got to be the cutest expectant mother ever! (14/08/08, 05:50)
Ashley Kutz: Great shoot! These photos of you are great. Angie you look so cute. You've got to be the cutest expectant mother ever! (14/08/08, 05:50)
Nancy: I love these family shots. It's amazing how much older Maddux looks now that we have Paisley. He's such a little man. I love the tire shots! Great pics--Great family--Great Photography! Lately? (16/08/08, 05:22)
Michelle Pearson: These are darling... I sooo would love to photograph you again :) (17/08/08, 10:59)
Nancy: hahaha that video from youtube is SO funny. 'Cause that's what you're Dad would say every time he came home! hahaha (18/08/08, 06:50)
Michael Chansley: Very cool. Vincent Laforet is amazing! Here is a site I think you would like. Gives a great POV of the photographers for the 100m at the Olympics. http://www.karikuukka.com/peking2008/100m/ (19/08/08, 04:11)
nerilyn: so awesome for you two! (26/08/08, 04:52)