Welcome Penelope (Penny) Suzanne

May 14, 2009, 3:03 am, room 333 of Scott and White Hospital.

Welcome Penelope (Penny) Suzanne.

Perfect in every way.

7 lbs 4 oz, 18 1/2 inches.







Mom (Kate) is ecstatic.

She's especially pleased that labor and delivery was short (only a few hours after arrival at the hospital).










Dad (John) is beaming.

Big sister Lily is excited that the big day has finally arrived.










Grandma ("Mommo") is on call as always to help out as needed.













Aunt Tricia, who bet that a week's visit in Texas overlapping the nominal due date (May 12) would pay off was rewarded with many opportunities to cuddle Penny.










Penny, with never a cry, put up with all the fuss and cuddling she received upon arrival.

(And yes, Penny really does have all that dark hair).











Now we agree that all babies are beautiful, but some are especially beautiful (don't you think?).

Grandpa ("Papa") found it natural to hold and cuddle Penny (she likes his deep voice . . . he admires her thick hair).

What a blessing it is to receive such a precious gift as a newborn.