Ethan's "Birth Day"

Ethan Charles Rupert

Born 4/18/01 10:31pm - 7lbs. 7oz. and 21"

Mom and the baby are doing fine.

Smilin' and  ready for a baby.

After the epidural didn't work, there weren't too many smiles, no pictures of that though.

Before you knew it, he was out!

Of course, you always need a good crying picture like this one for their first date night. (kinda reminds me of some of my former employees <grin> )

After nursing for a long time, he was finally ready to "hit the sack" around 12:30am

The proud mom

The proud dad (through the miracle of digital photography, I was able to cover the the band-aid on my forehead.  Slamming the Jeep hatch on my head earlier in the day was a real timely event!)

Day Two

Beth had lots of visitors including the boys coming to see their new baby brother.  They were so excited.  Both wanted to hold him and love on him. 

Since I had the digital camera we didn't get a picture of the other proud grandparents.

Coming Home

Lots of help getting mommy out.  The hospital was quite busy and we waited almost an hour for that special wheelchair ride.

Lucy says - "Oh No!  Not Another One!"

The boys are happy to have their new brother home.  It will be several days until it all sinks in.