What cute kids

And the Labor continues

Just kidding, there are nothing but smiles, although the waiting can seem to go on forever.

And then the anxiety sets in...another kid, really?

"I am not ready for this. I told you I would be ready on Wednesday, but no you have to go and have a baby on Monday before I am ready."

"Just take a deep breath, the doctor will be here soon, probably like 10 min. Whatever you do don't push!" "WHAT!!! You mean the doctor isn't even here....I don't think I can keep him from comming. Just breath, just breath. Quick breaths, just keep breathing she is bound to be here any min."

And then at the last possible moment I think I can keep the baby in the doctor breezes through the door, and three pushes later, I have a beautiful son.
All be it a purple son. But hey I will take what I can get.

Ahhh no longer purple but still a little slimy he is weighed at 7lbs 7oz. Bigger then his brother was, but just as sweet and cute. He is perfect!!!

Who couldn't love a face like that. By the way he looks much better pink than purple. And I just love the little hats they have to wear.

After what seems an eternity I finally get my baby back for our very first cuddle. He is warm and sweetly silent as we hug for the first time. He will forever be mine.

And at the end of it all we are a happy family. What did we ever do without Owen.

The Wonderful Stages of Labor

It starts out all smiles..."yay, he is finally comming!"

And then a contraction hits, and the smiles are gone, at least for a min.

But then the wonderful world of science steps in and the anesthesiologist enters the room. The world seems a little brighter, and warmer. Strength is renewed and hopes are lifted as things go numb!

Now that I am feeling better Tim creeps closer no longer afraid of being verbally or physically abused every 2 min.

But the waiting takes it toll. And sometimes we get grumpy.

Owen Christopher Barker

On July 6th we welcomed our handsome baby boy into the world.

Owen Christopher Barker born 7/6/09 7lbs. 7oz. 19in long.


He was so cute when he was born, not a single cry just opened his eyes looked at the doctor and at the room and slowly took in his new surroundings. He is such a cutie!! He had to stay at the hospital for an extra day under the lights. Now he is home, and still under the lights....but he is home!! Isaac loves his brother, calls him "baby" and is a big helper. More pics will be comming soon.