Eli's birth!

Our family was blessed with a sweet baby boy, Eli James on August 5th at 2:24 p.m.! Eli in his room for the first time
Eli enjoying his ride home!
Aunt Tiff, Aunt Mandi, Averi, Hazel and Grandee with Eli and I
Eli's cousins were so excited to be at the hospital when he arrived!
Riley, Uncle Stephen, Andrew, Kade, Wes and Grandad with Jesse and Eli
8 lbs. 21 1/2 inches long

I was induced a week past my due date, Friday the 5th. The induction went really well, I went to the hospital early Friday morning and started pitocin at 7:30 a.m. I progressed pretty quickly after Dr. Johnson broke my water at 9:30 a.m. I got an epidural at 10:30 a.m., shortly after I started really feeling pain from the contractions. The doctor checked me a few minutes before 2 p.m. and she quickly prepped for delivery!

My sister Mandi stayed in the room to take pictures. (she barely got in the room in time, before the doctor started making me push!) I pushed for about 20 minutes, and our bundle of joy was delivered! We are so thankful that Eli is healthy and was delivered with out any complications. We were able to go home after 24 hrs. on Sat. I was so glad to be home and sleep in my own bed! I am in awe of how much I love our baby boy and how God has continued to bless our family with the gift of another precious life.