I love this...

I seriously think this is one of the cutest things she does. :)

Video

This was taken about 20 minutes after she was born.

Just some cute pictures...

More pics! :)

Daddy, reading "Bailing out Statism" to Esther this afternoon. That's my hubby!

Corey and Shea holding Esther.

Danya FINALLY getting to hold Esther. She was so patient!

Adoring friends (McKenna and Mindy). We were supposed to be discussing our book, but got a little distracted. :)

Snuggle bunny.

Great Aunt Amy with Esther at the hospital.

Second Cousin (?) Brinley.

Second Cousin, Addie

Dr. Shappard, who just happens to be absolutely wonderful, holding Esther right after delivery.

Grandma Book.

Esther Lillian Book

On January 30th at 1:13am a beautiful little girl was born. 6 lbs. 11 oz., 19 inches long, and 100% gorgeous! I had been in labor for about 16 hours before I decided to get an epidural, and things progressed quickly after that. About 20 hours in all, and TOTALLY worth it. :)

Here's just a "few" pics of the last few days:

Just minutes after birth.

Daddy holding Esther in delivery room.

The morning after, sort of.

Proud Daddy showing off Esther to visitors. :)

First day home, "watching" a movie (Mommy was anyway).

Grandma Janie

First bath at home. Daddy gave the first bath at the hospital too, so this is his area of expertise.


Everything is going really well. We love just looking at her, it's the best feeling in the world. We feel so incredibly blessed to have her in our lives. More picures will be on the way I'm sure. :)