Sunday, December 20, 2009

Introducing...


Austin James
Born December 19, 2009 (On his Mommy and Daddy's anniversary!)
5 pounds 8 ounces, 16 inches


Despite his unexpectedly early arrival, Austin is doing well and we are just thrilled to finally welcome our precious new son! My labor with him was nothing at all like any of my others, being particularly long and traumatic, but I marvel at the way God perfectly orchestrated the events surrounding his birth. Praise be to Him! What a perfect Christmas blessing!

14 comments:

Not your Happily Ever After said...

congrats on a Beautiful baby BOY!

Pam... said...

He looks healthy and so sweet.

Shannon said...

so glad you're both doing well... wow!

Lillian said...

He's absolutely beautiful!!!

Congratlations!

Jamie Jo said...

Congratulations!!! I am so happy he's healthy and you are doing so great!

Prayers he makes it home soon!! God bless you all!

Frances said...

YAY! Congratulations! Love the pictures...God makes such beautiful little humans, doesn't He? Can't wait for more (pictures AND little humans!).

Charlotte (WaltzingM) said...

He's just perfect, Melissa! Thank you for sharing him with us and we will pray that he will be home soon!

Michelle said...

Anothe early baby! Congratulations. He is pretty cute and certainly looks like he is your baby. I recognize you in him already.
I hope you can settle him at home soon.

Nope said...

Oh, how beautiful..he loos so cute!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations Darren and Melissa - yeehaw, a little Texan, ha! But what a little darling son you have! Austin looks wonderful for being 7 weeks early - and his weight was also great for being born so early. I hope you can bring him home soon!

Jill said...

Yay! What an exciting Christmas for all of you!! Thanks for being so kind to your blog friends and posting photos so quickly. Enjoy that sweet baby BOY!!

Jessica Gordon said...

Oh Melissa!!! He is adorable!! Congratulations and many prayers that he is able to come home very soon!!

I hope you and your family have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

mom-in-training said...

WOW! Congratulations, Melissa! What a cutie little Austin is, and how fitting a name. I can personally vouch that Texans are quite special. ;) I'm so happy to hear that both baby and mom are doing well. Thanks for keeping us updated. I hope you had a great Christmas!!!

TheFiveDays said...

Congratulations! I am glad everyone is well. He is just gorgeous...what a sweet little face. Enjoy!