Audrey is here - a new leaf on the family tree!

Audrey Sophia L.... was born today, 28 April 2008, in Apple Valley CA to James and Tami (Seaver) L..... She is the second granddaughter and fourth grandchild of Randy and Linda Seaver of Chula Vista CA. Mother and child are doing well.

Audrey weighs in at 6 lbs 14 ounces and is 19 inches long. As you can see from the picture, the lungs seem to work well.

She's probably cold, it's so bright out and the sounds are so different. What is she thinking? Probably -- where's the steady rhythmic beat of Mom's heart? What are these strange things around me? Why is it so cold? At least my head's warm. What was that they poked into my mouth, nose and ears? What is this wet stuff that comes out of this big person holding me? Who had cold hands? Where's Lolo?

We look forward to loving her for the rest of our lives! May she bless her parents and appreciate her ancestors. Thank you, God, for this small blessing.

Photo credit: James L...., Victorville CA, taken 28 April 2008.

UPDATED: To remove their last name for privacy reasons. I added some more thoughts too! At 8 p.m., everyone is doing pretty well. Grandma and Lolo got to hold the baby this afternoon - so small, just beautiful.