Introducing Holden Wade Randall...

This little guy was supposed to come on Tuesday. My parents came into town Monday night so they could be here for all of it. We woke up early Tuesday morning because Lauren was supposed to call the hospital at 7:00 AM to see what time she should come in. They told her there were no open rooms and to call back the next morning. Needless to say we were all bummed after getting our hopes up and planning on Tuesday. We made the best of it and had a fun day taking Ella to Hogle Zoo, and spending time with Grandpa Sheldon and Grandma Keri.

Wednesday morning we woke up early again to call the hospital, and had better luck than the day before. We showed up and the hospital at 9:00 AM and Lauren got started on her inducement. It went slow at first, but sped up fast at the end, dilating from a 6 to a 10 within about an hour and a half. She only had to push about 5 times. He was born at 5:26 PM, and was 6 pounds 11 ounces, 19 1/2 inches long. He has a little head full of light brown hair, and really dark eyes. Everyone has said he looks alot like Daddy.

Holden is such a perfect little boy. Ella has been such a big helper already, and loves him so much. Holden "brought" Ella a little present, which she was so excited about. We'll be taking him home Friday. We're so happy to finally have you here with us Holden!

Ella opening her present from Holden

Poor little guy hates it when I take pictures,

he doesn't like the flash from the camera.

Mom, Dad, Ella, and Holden