She's here!

So our little baby girl decided to surprise us a bit and arrived on July 15th, about 2 weeks before we were expecting her!  As far as my labors go, this one was by far the least stressful.  My water broke around 2:30 am and since my sister was visiting with us we were able to leave right away and make it to the hospital quickly.  And thanks to the fact we delivered at Alan's hospital we were in very quickly and in a room by 3:00.  I decided to get an epidural this time for various reasons once that kicked in I think I was in less discomfort than I had been in the past few months!  :)  Naomi Elizabeth was born at 6:18am, perfectly healthy, happy and hungry!

 She weighed in at 7 pounds 11.6 ozs and 20 inches long.  (Right in there with her brothers)

 Her brothers were very excited to see her and we have been trying for the last week to keep them from loving her to pieces...literally!  They are trying so hard to be sweet and gentle with her.  It just doesn't always appear that way.

Peter was too cute, I think we was more excited to see her than me.  He asked us if we could keep her forever...and I said that is the plan!  He has also asked if he can marry her...any advice on how to explain that one to a 3 year old?

 

 They also enjoyed watching some cartoons in mommy's fun bed.

Naomi's Aunt Leslie who also shares her birthday.  Sorry I didn't get to make you a cake, but I think producing a niece is a pretty cool present!  Thanks for your help!