An apple a day . . .: Happy "Birth" day Naomi

October 12th and 13th Monday and Tuesday The birth
October 15th Thursday A visit
October 30th Lunch at Kt's

Monday afternoon Katie gives me a call to say she is in labor. (She had previously asked if I would be at her birth--which I had said YES too!) On the phone she was breathing hard through the contractions but able to carry on a conversation.
I met her and Matt at the hospital--at that point she needed to stop for contractions, and wasn't fond of speaking through them.--but we were all in good spirits. She got the birth room that she wanted--it was nice and big and had a large tub in it as well.
I have to say she sure had a large and awesome entourage at her birth--her hubby Matt, myself, a doula, the doula's assistant, Kt's mom--Cheryl, and whichever nurse was on call.
Kt labored hard, and was amazing! She quite impressed me. The end result was a beautiful healthy baby--Naomi Rose, Born October 13th.
Thanks for inviting me to this very special event! It was neat being one of the first people to meet Naomi!
A special thanks also to June for babysitting for me at the drop of a hat! And to my parents for babysitting as well.

Matt and I getting ready to grab a bite to eat in the hospital cafeteria Tuesday morning.
it was a short break for us, while we were unable to be in the room with Kt at this moment.
I am just impressed by the fact that you can't really tell that we have been up all night!

The bountiful spread!

I felt quite special that I was one of the first to see Naomi. Matt brought me into the NICU to see her, and so I got some pics of him with his new daughter!

Matt cutting the "extra" umbilical cord off

Daddy looking at his perfect little girl!

It is love at first sight!--
he appears to be totally wrapped around those tiny little fingers she has!

I get a quick picture with her too!

Snuggling with Daddy, now that she is dressed and ready to meet the world!

A proud Dad

Grandma and Grandpa meeting Naomi for the first time!

On Thursday I went back to visit Kt and Naomi at the hospital. . .

My mom comes for my 2 little monsters--Thanks for babysitting

Casper thinks he is a big boy and can drive!

Here are his 2 back seat drivers!

Finally get to see Mom and Naomi together.
What a sweet little baby!

2 of our ministers stop by for a quick visit.

Naomi

October 30th Friday,

My Mom and Dad, Myself, Cea and Casper all went to visit Kt, Naomi, Kt's mom-in-law, and her Aunt-in-law. We brought lunch, and had a fun visit.

Casper is playing with one of the cat toys. It is a ball with a battery that causes it to roll around randomly. He loved it and chased it every where.--It looks like we might need to look for toys in the pet store for him!