We are so proud to announce the arrival of Owen Zachary Baird, born May 9th, 2011, at 11:53am. I went into labor late on Mother's Day and he was born right on his due date! We are adjusting to life as a family of four and loving getting to know Baby Owen. Below are some pictures from the first few days of his life!
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| The weigh-in: 9 lbs 6 oz (42000g) |
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| Aidan meets his baby brother for the first time |
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| "I'm your big brother, Owen" |
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| The 3 guys cuddling |
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| Meeting Grammy for the first time |
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| Proud grandparents Marilyn & Curt |
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| Being held for the first time by Grampy |
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| Proud Daddy |
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| Owen measured in at a whopping 22 inches! |
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| Proud Grandpa Baird meeting his second grandson |
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| First diaper change. Daddy is the expert! |
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| Brotherly love |
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| Aidan wanted to read Owen his first book (Amelia Bedilia) |
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| The boys |
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| It doesn't get better than this! |
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| Getting to know Grampy |
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| So happy to finally hold him! |
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| The new FAMILY OF FOUR! |
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| Probably our favorite picture of the boys. Such a sweet moment... |
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| Aidan said he thought Owen was bigger than he expected him to be! |
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| Did they deliver this tray for me?!? |
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| Is that you, Mommy? |
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| Aidan really enjoyed holding Owen (until he whispered, "Mom... I'm done.") |
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| Mommy with her two wonderful boys |
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| Precious |
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| Welcome home, Owem! |
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| Holding hands |
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| We are now "The four family" as Aidan says |
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| My mom, Marilyn, made this BEAUTIFUL quilt for Owen! I LOVE it! |
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| "Ssshhh baby, it's okay" |
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| Big yawn! |
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| First diaper change at home |
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| Comfy in his new quilt |
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| Ah, the joy of a newborn sleeping peacefully |
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| First bedtime at home, "tucked in" by Big Brother |
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A special visit from Grandma Baird!
She is staying through the weekend for James' graduation from UC Berkeley Goldmann School of Public Policy! |
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| Meeting Emily's baby Lila for the first time! |
Thank you to everyone for your love and support! We are so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends world-wide!
With love from all of us--
Proud parents James and Carina and Big Brother Aidan
