Grace Lynn Arrives

Stephanie and Ty’s second child and first daughter, Grace Lynn, was born June 4, 2007 at 2:24 pm. She was 6 lbs 14 oz and 19-1/2″ long, and perfectly healthy. Steffie had a completely natural, drug- free labor, and she is recovering well too.

: At 1:30 am, and checked into the hospital.

: Walking the halls might help.

: If she is still smiling, it isn’t time.

: Adjusting monitors.

: 11:00 am.

: Up all night.

: No baby yet.

: I wish I could sleep.

: Dad trying a back rub.

: Close and intense contractions.

: 2:30 pm, a few minutes old.

: Tired, but happy.

: Do not take me from my mommy!

: Grace meets Zane.

: Zane was kissing Mommy’s tummy for the past several months, eagerly awaiting the arrival of his new baby brother or sister; so it was so sweet when he gently touched her for the first time.

: Proud papa.

: Grandma Miller.

: Grandma Carrick.

: Grandpa Miller.

: Uncle Trapper, Zane, and Grace.

: Five hours old, and it amazes me how much she looks like herself so young. (Mike’s picture. He went through a phase coloring his pics orange for a time there.)