WE HAVE A BABY!!!!!!!!

Merrick Andrew Brown was born on June 27, 2009 at 10:57 pm. He weighed in at 8.6 lbs and 20 in. long. He came a few days before his due date but he was a very obedient child and held out for Grandma Matthews to come and be there for his birth. I started having contractions 5 hrs after she arrived and he came almost exactly 24hrs after she stepped off the plane. I went into the hospital at 8:30 pm and 2 1/2 hrs later was holding my precious little boy. He is very healthy and we are enjoying EVERY moment with him. Yes, even the cries and poopy diapers :) Andrew and I couldn't be more happy to be parents and are so grateful for this special spirit that Heavenly Father has entrusted us with.

Dad is getting his first lesson on swaddling. He is already a pro!

1 hr after delivery

Proud Grandma of 3 now

Just taking a break

The proud uncles

Day 1

Just after Merrick's first sponge bath at home. 3 Days old

Day 4