It's A Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the world Abigail Mae! Prayers were answered and our sweet baby girl arrived at 1:51PM. Mommy and daddy reported to the hospital at 7:00AM and things got underway around 8:00. For the most part, all went well. There was even time for a game of Trivial Pursuit which daddy graciously let mommy win by a landslide. Shortly after noon things started to progress rather quickly - perhaps too quickly for the trusty epidural. The end was not pretty but in less than one push little Abby was a free girl. There was much rejoicing in the room and it did not take the hospital staff long to decide that maybe mommy had had her heart set on a little girl. Not surprisingly, she is just perfect - if we do say so ourselves. She weighed in at 8 lbs., 4 oz. and 20 inches. (And that was almost two weeks early, remember? Yikes!)

The grandmas and Uncle Scott were the first to visit with the grandpas and big brothers quick on their heels. Noah came right over to the bed and gave the baby a kiss then asked if we could watch TV. Benjamin kept his distance and watched the little, squirmy bundle wide-eyed, although we did get him to say 'Abby' a few times. (Mom has been secretly coaching him on it for months.) Noah did not seem upset by the fact that she was not named 'Sophia', although he did ask Grandma Bonnie about it later.

The pink is already starting to roll in, so there is a good chance there will be a fair amount of pictures in the future. Better keep your photos of the boys handy so you don't forget what they look like. Only kidding. We are very happy to welcome our newest blessing and look forward to figuring out life as a five-some.