Labor pains are kicking now...flowers for Lorrie's Birthday
On the way to the hospital - 5:00AM
Looking to bring something back in that car seat.
Hanging tough in the labor/delivery room.
NICU team helps Gavin through his first few minutes (because he had a BM in utero)
Proud Dad!
Gavin at 20 minutes
Hey buddy!
First bath
See how big I am! (8lbs 9oz, 21 1/2 inches)
What a peaceful little guy.
Gavin with Aunt Rachel
Gavin and Aunt Rachel
What a cutie
Mom's who labored on 9/30
Reading his name card (and showing his dukes)
Waking up (or just never going to sleep) with Gavin
Showing Dad how peaceful he can be.
With Arms Wide Open
Resting with Mom
Burping is fun!
Grandpa and Grandma Ippensen
What is Grandpa telling you?
Showing his dukes to Uncle Phil
Mommy's little guy
Swaddled with Aunt Rachel
A giraffe came all the way from Paris to meet him.
Slipping the bird.
A grammatically challenged cookie gift from the Dierks
The Dierks new baby!
Head shot.
Look how peaceful I am dad.
Charming Grandma V.
Feet.
Showing Grandpa V his lungs.
Listening to his Grandparents
Big Yawn!
The newest Vreeman
A smootch from Daddy.
Resting with Grandma I.
First prayer.
Losing the old (hospital) identity, and on to his new life as a rock star.
Going home
Conked out for peace.
I'll only go if Mom comes with me.
The pope has nothing on this hat.
Ready for the world outside.
Contemplating Chloe.
Very curious, but gentle.
Saying hello.
Who is that?
First morning at home. Chloe spies on sleeping gavin.
It's a boy!
Chillin with Grandpa V
Look how cute I am.
Not always the quiet one.
I'm cute when I cry though.
Flowers from Regenstrief folks.
Proud grandparents
Sleeping angel.
Tuckered out dudes.
Out for his first adventure. (Yes, he'll be warm).
Crusin' the neighborhood.
First bath..Dad washing in between the toes.
Cute little feet.
Please don't get me wet Dad.
If you do, I'll scream!
Not so bad after all...
Looking for Mom
Fresh and clean.
Naked! (almost)
Mom gets in on the cleaning action.
Clean baby. Sound asleep.
Cousin Alison will be a very good babysitter.
Nicholas can't wait for Gavin to get old enough to play with.
Cousins
Aunt Karen tells Allie about her new cousin.
Tired out.
Life is good.
Big yawns.
Boxer Gavin getting serious before the bout.
Surprise! I just crapped my pants.
Chillin with Dad.
I don't think he knows what he is talking about.
Big meal = big nap.
Rockin the swing.