Our Charlie Cole is here

Charles Cole Ballou, "Charlie," was born on Saturday, September 18th at 2:30 in the afternoon weighing 7 lbs 5 oz! We are in love with this little guy. He fits in our family well and is so sweet.

He came when we weren't really expecting it. I was still feeling great with no labor pains at all so I assumed it was going to be another week or so. Then early that morning mild contractions started and they became more and more regular. So we went to the hospital expecting them to send us home. Well... I had him 3 hours later. Everything went very quickly and smooth and we had a great experience overall.

Right now we think he is a pretty good mix of Eric and I with light brown hair, dark eyes that are still puffy and lots of peach fuzz. One of my first thoughts when seeing him for the first time was, wow, he's big! He came out with little rolls and chub on his cheeks. It's kinda nice having a chubby baby! Eva was so tiny and skinny (4 lbs 12 oz) we worried she was going to break. This is a rough and tough little guy, like my Mom put it.

Eva is still adjusting to having a new baby brother at home and is learning to be gentle. She likes to give him kisses and put toys in his crib. "Here you go, Charwie."

I am so grateful for family and that they have taken the time to travel and stay with us. They have been a huge help with Eva, the house, filling our fridge with food and making sure I get some sleep. Thanks everybody!