Well, he's FINALLY here! I really was beginning to think I'd be the one woman on earth who would be eternally pregnant. On September 23rd, a day after Ben's 31st birthday, Shepard James Derrick arrived, weighing 6 lbs, 14 oz, and measuring 19.5 inches long. (He was 3 oz more than Owen and 1/2 inch longer.) He is absolutely precious and perfect in every way! I could not have asked for a smoother delivery. Once he decided he was ready to arrive, he came FAST!
What an absolute miracle.
Here's my doctor, Missy McMinn. She and I sang in the choir together at our old church (before we moved to camp). She is the most wonderful OB and I have been so blessed to have her care for me during both pregnancies.
Here he is, about 30 minutes after his arrival, alert as can be.
Chillin out in the nursery...
Big Brother Owen meets Shepard! He was very intrigued, then very excited! He said, "Hey, Shepard. I'm Owen. Wake up!" And then he said, "Mommy, why doesn't he talk?"
Priceless moment!
My two favorite guys in the whole world!
Proud Gram
Proud Pop & Nonni
We are complete, a family of four! Words cannot express our joy! Our hearts are overflowing with thanksgiving. "Now to Him who is able to do IMMEASURABLY more than all we ask or imagine, to Him be the glory and honor!" Ephesians 3:20
