THE BIG UPDATE!!

Hello, Everyone. I've finally gotten a computer again, and it's just in the nick of time. Nate graduated from FLETC one week ago, and he is home for good. We've been trying to get as much done as possible this past week that has been neglected over the last 5 months due to his absence and my pregnancy. And just when I couldn't handle being pregnant anymore, we welcomed Rianne to the world last night. My plan was to get my midwife to induce me yesterday after my check-up. When she did the exam, she said I was doing fine on my own. And sure enough, two hours later, we were heading to the hospital with contractions 3 minutes apart. Don't look too closely because it is slightly obscene, but here is a picture of me in the triage room of the hospital waiting to get checked in.

This picture is obviously after the epidural. Life was much better for the rest of the night.

I'm sure no one wants to see the gross details of birth, so here's Rianne, all cleaned up, weighing in at a whopping 8 lbs. 14 oz.

She has truly been the easiest baby for the last 19 hours. She hasn't cried at all. She just sleeps. And sleeps. She's a very good blend of Braelinn and Danen. She looks like Braelinn while she's asleep, and Danen in the brief moments of being awake.

And might I add, LOOK AT ALL THE HAIR!!!!! She has more hair than Braelinn already. It's a miracle. Maybe it will stay dark and curly, and I'll have some contribution to one of my kids.

Finally, here is our first family picture. Braelinn was so excited to hold her new baby sister. Danen just wanted to honk her nose.

Thanks for all your prayers and help during this pregnancy. We are so grateful for all of y'all.