Introducing Grady Michael Spencer, 8lbs 11oz, 22 5/8 in.

Sept. 14, 2009 2:47pm Fayetteville, AR

This is what love at first sight looks like! One of the very happiest moments of my life.


Hello World... Grady has the sweetest dispostion, really. The nurse took him over to the scale to be weighed, etc, and he didn't make a peep. He just looked around and listened to Jared's voice welcome him to the world. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that Grady has red hair. Suits him perfectly, don't you think?!


Totally in Love


He's no shrimp...those puffy cheeks are perfect for kisses!


All tuckerd out!


Cozy with Mamma


I love those little toes...just want to kiss them all day long.


A proud Big Bro.! I was curious to see how Ryan would respond the new baby. I guess all the "prep. talk" worked because he seemed to know exactly who Grady was, "baby brother." Ryan liked touching his head and giving him kisses.


Our new family of 4!


Ryan and Grady, best buds... they will be


"Auntie Kristen"


Thank Heaven for twin sisters! Kristen was a total lifesaver... she helped with Ryan, put cool towels on my neck when I felt a little woozy, always made sure I had lip gloss and ice chips, took lots of pix, changed Grady's first poopie diaper, and stayed up with me Grady's first night while Jared was home with Ryan. The words "you just sleep" never sounded so good! That was the first night in months I actually slept 3 consecutive hrs. without back pain and without having to get out of bed to use the bathroom. Kristen, I owe you my life!!


Miracle from Heavenly Father


Precious first moments together. We love Grady SO much already!


I'll call us "Team Grady"


Tick-tock, tick-tock... Everything happens so fast once you get into that hospital room. Well, everything except the baby coming out. (atleast for me) Actually, everything went very well. We arrived at 6:30am to be induced, and Grady was born at 2:47pm. A total breeze compared to my 17hr. labor with Ryan! Jared was by my side the whole time! Except when he left to get a scruptious breakfast, which I couldn't eat. I'm not going to lie... I did have a piece of toast with jam. I was starving!


Love you Bubbies


My baby Ryan is getting SO big...and still cute as ever! He's still 1yr old here... that means I can still call him "baby Ryan"! The drool really captures the "true Ryan" in this picture.


Big brother Ryan at "19 months young." All ready for nursery time at church! Yes, that is Scope mouthwash in his hand. Guess he wants to impress the ladies!


The Night before "The Big Day" ... I'm feeling Ripe and Ready to Go! Only one more sleepless night! Take that back... only one more sleepless night due to back pain! Can't wait to meet you baby Grady!