Aunt Gela and Uncle Johnnie

Aunt Gela (Angela - get it? get it?) and Uncle Johnnie came up to GR to meet Ruby this afternoon. They seemed to love her squishy cheeks as much as Ryan and I do. I thought Ang was going to try to steal her...she brought a big purse! Haha

We are Three

1st Morning

Ruby Dawn slept well and the rumor circulating around the hospital -
and the greater Grand Rapids metroplex - declares she is the "...most
beautiful baby ever born in these parts..."
(We're unable to verify whether or not Sheila is responsible for
starting these rumors. We report. You decide.)

- Amber's Dad / Guest Blogger

Feelin' the love

Hi everyone! Its me, Amber again! Ryan, Ruby and I are so thankful for your thoughts and prayers over the last 36 hours! 

We slept a lot last night (because we've never been more exhausted and it didn't matter that Ryan's "bed" was a piece of plywood with a sheet on top) and now we're gearing up for our first full day with Ruby. My dad is coming over soon with the camera, so you'll have more pictures of her little face. I'm not gonna lie, she is really really cute - even more today than last night.

Thanks for your comments!! We love you all and are thrilled to introduce you to Ruby face-to-face someday soon!

Ruby Dawn Cox

She's here!
Weighing in at 8lbs 12 oz, Ruby was born about 10:30PM. Amber is doing
great and Ryan is levitating (which I consider a good sign).
Ruby is 19" and eyes wide open!

Amber and Ryan say, "Thanks for praying."

- Amber's Dad / Guest Blogger

Not Yet

OK.
If this baby is a girl...when she's finally willing to be born I don't
want anyone singing the Country Western song, "Waitin' On The Woman."
No birth yet. Amber is getting tired. Keep praying.
- Amber's Dad / Guest Blogger

Waiting

Ryan just came down to let us know Amber is doing well. We're still
praying, waiting, praying, waiting....

- Amber's Dad / Guest Blogger

Boy or Girl

Good thing camo is made for boys or girls.

It does appear the girl's camo might not blend into the wilderness
quite as well. But deer can't see reds in the color-spectrum....so
it's all good!

Either way, we're set.

- Amber's Dad / Guest Blogger

It's Time

The next time we see Amber she'll have a baby in her arms. She is in
good hands. She is in God's hands.

- Guest Blogger / Amber's Dad

Thumbs Up

This is the happy "labor" face of an EPIDURAL.
- Guest Blogger / Amber's Dad