Nora Jane Stark

Born July 8, 2008 at 2:54 p.m.

8 pounds 5 ounces and 20 1/2 inches

It is true, our little bundle of joy has arrived!!!! We are so glad to have her here with us and not stuck in my stomach! On Monday Dave and I, under the direction of my wise doctor, went for a few LONG walks. Let me tell you they were long and awful, but they got my contractions started enough that when we got to the hospital they kept me there!!! The next morning the good doctor broke my water and there was no turning back!

By 2:54 Tuesday afternoon it was all over! Our little dark haired angel was born and we knew right away that she was Nora Jane. We brought her home Wednesday night and have been tired and happy ever since! Jared isn't quite sure how he feels about her yet...he loves calling her "baby" and touching her hand but that is about it. He is much more insterested in his toys and any kind of treats we have to offer him. It is extremly hard to get him to hold her or take a picture of our two "babies" together. Someday though. For right now we are so happy to be home together.

Yes, I really did look that good right after birth :)

(Note the sarcasm)

Proud Papa!!!

Dave has been in love with his little girl from the very beginning!

Nora's first visitors...

Bompa, Nana, Uncle Spencer, and Big Brother Jared

I guess this was Nora's was of saying that I was done taking pictures of her for a little while :)