Life in Slow Motion. . .

There are those times when life seems to pass in slow motion as we take in the moments and savor the experiences we live. For me that is always the case when I sit with Rachel in the hospital as she begins the delivery process to bring our babies into the world. The future is never known, but there are so many uncertainties when bringing a new life into the world. The excitement, fear, and joy are almost tangible.

We talk about what to expect from the upcoming arrival and it never fails that Rachel jokes and laugh about whether or not she has really experienced "labor" since she had a C-section with the first and an epidural with the last two. She wants to experience it fully and came close today, but it's hard for someone with such a high pain tolerance to really know what she is feeling. Plus, being v-back they strongly "recommend" she has an epidural, and why not right?! But to the point, Tyler Scott has arrived . . .

Rachel was amazing, as always, and despite a little scare resulting in the Dr. stopping labor for about 20 minutes when she first started the real pushing, Mom and baby are doing well and resting comfortably. Sure enough, the little guy was stubborn and didn't want to turn the correct direction, probably due to the cord being around his neck. I don't know for certain, but maybe we should have our kids in gymnastics, cause they sure do seem to like the sport while Rach carries them.

So at 8lbs 8 oz, 20.5" long Tyler arrived at 2:47 PM. Shortly after we had a new family photo op. . .

Thanks to the family for all your help with the little ones and support, while Rachel closed the deal!