Welcome Baby Liam

And Em can see her toes again.

At a whopping 9 pounds (yes, I said NINE pounds) baby Liam made his long awaited entrance into this earthly world on December 29, 2008. Since Em was induced 10 days (yes, I said TEN days) after her due date had come and gone I think it may be safe to say that little Liam is a procrastinator. But he is such a sweet little procrastinator.

Here he is in the nursery where he showed off his amazing prowess to the other babies:



Here is proud papa with his new baby:



Jeff- you are a daddy!!! Congratulations. I am so happy for you. Here is one more shot of the little big guy.



Even though I am fairly certain that last 10 days must've been a tad tortorous for Em, I know she would be the first to say that sweet baby was more than worth the wait. Liam will soon learn how lucky he is to have been born to such great parents.

On the day you were born
the Earth turned, the Moon pulled,
the Sun flared, and, then, with a push,

you slipped out of the dark quiet
where suddenly you could hear
a circle of people singing
with voices familiar and clear.

"Welcome to the spinning world," the people sang
as they washed your new, tiny hands.

"Welcome to the green Earth," the people sang
as they wrapped your wet, slippery body.

And as they held you close,
they whispered into your open, curving ear,
"We are so glad you've come!"

On the Day You Were Born
by Debra Frasier