It's a Boy!!!!

He has finally arrived! A little bit later than Courtney had hoped, of course, but I'm pretty sure that was all forgotten once she got to see this precious boy! My mom talked to Courtney on the phone this morning, and said Courtney was telling her she was laughing as she pushed him out!! She was just so relieved to have that moment there, but the doctor was a little shocked. 

Anyways...his name is Sawyer Patrick Cassada. He was born at 9:54 am, weighed 8 lbs 1.5 ounces, 20.5 inches long, and is as calm as can be (for now). The whole time we were in the room with him he was awake but so quiet.  He is precious. 

When Pat came out once he was delivered, as he always does, to announce if it's a boy or a girl, the weight and all that, he always has a little trick but in the exciting moment I guess we always forget. As soon as he walked out (which we had been watching the door for SO long it seemed) Joshua ran up to him so Pat picked him up and we were all gathered around him, and he says, "Well Joshua...it's just you and me.....looong pause............................and your brother!" All our minds were like, "aw, it's a girl, ok..." and trying to process that..STILL exciting, but THEN we all just burst into whatever, realizing it was a boy. Haha, it was great. Especially the grandma's reactions. AND the kids. They are all so cute about it. Bailey just keeps saying, "the baby is out!" Rebekah is always writing his name out, asking how to spell it, and this morning she said, "I was thinking about baby Sawyer last night." It's precious. Hearing Joshua and Bailey try to say his name is pretty cute too. And oh yes, in case you haven't gathered, the kids are staying at our house for a couple of days. Which is such fun but the energy level around here is pretty intense! Haha, it's just a constant party...you know how those grandparents just love to spoil the grandkids. It's fun to spend so much time with them. 

Courtney looked amazing when we saw her right after, I mean...she did not look like she had just given birth. She looked as beautiful as any other day. She's definitely feeling a little worse today (the epidural has of course worn off) but is loving having some relaxing time with her new son.

 

It may take some time to get used to being a family of 6 now!!  When we were in her labor room afterwards she said, "Yea, we got a picture of all 5 of us already.......I mean 6!" She has done a few posts on her blog cause Pat brought his laptop to the hospital, so if you want to read more about it all AND see more precious pictures, just click here for her blog. Ok, love you all and will talk to you soon! 

P.S. Yesterday was a big day for babies. Phill and Christy had their ultrasound yesterday to find out if they are having a boy or girl, and....they're having a boy too! They are ecstatic. Phill is thrilled to get to have a son, and Christy was literally screaming! She's excited to get to have a boy, too:) His name will be Ayden Phillip. Cuuuuute:)