New arrival!!

We are so excited to announce the birth of our baby, Samuel Henry! He was born last Wednesday morning at 2:06 AM, just a couple of hours past his "due date". He weighed 9 pounds at birth and measured 21 inches. He is doing really well and already growing fast. His brother and sisters are very interested in him, particularly Madeline who loves to hold him, awake or asleep, and who is very intrigued by all things baby-related. Ellie is glad to be a big sister (finally!), and Ben has nicknamed Samuel "Little Dude" for now.

Here are some pictures of Samuel, beginning with one taken just a week or so before he was born (yes, I was quite huge!).

Christine at about 39 weeks...

Just after birth...

The proud big sisters...


At the hospital...



Sleeping Sam...



Sam comes home...

Awake Sam...
After a night of many awakenings, feedings, and diaper changes last night, we are quickly remembering what having a newborn is like ... but we wouldn't trade it for anything! We're loving getting to know this new little person in our corner of the world!