Behold, Natalie Paige in her 2007 Internet Video Debut! She was talking and talking, so I grabbed the camera to take some video, and she quieted right down. Go figure! But here she is, for your enjoyment. 🙂

As an added bonus, here’s a few of the latest pictures, too.

On Natalie’s second day at home, she got a visit from her cousin Jackson!  We also enjoyed the company of her Aunts Joanna, Alison, and Chelsie, Uncle Jim, and Grandpa Wilkie.

At first, Jackson was a little curious:

Soon, however, he conquered his fears.  Is he giving her the Vulcan Mindmeld?

After a bit of play time, they both enjoyed being held by Grandpa Wilkie!

We’re home now, just relaxing. More later– for now here’s some pictures.

Mollie and I are very excited to announce the arrival of our daughter, Natalie Paige! Natalie was born this morning, March 1st 2007, 9:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, CA, weighing in at 7 lbs, 6 oz, and measuring 21 inches long. Some of you probably know that her due date was actually March 23rd, but even being a few weeks early Natalie is healthy and strong, and has had no troubles of any kind. Both Natalie and Mollie are doing great afterwards, and we’re thrilled to welcome little Natalie into the world and our family.

Here’s a few pictures. No closeups of Natalie’s face on my camera yet, but those will come soon.

These two pictures are of Mollie shortly after receiving an epidural anesthetic. She looks much happier than she did 15 minutes before!

On the left is Natalie’s very first picture! It was taken less than a minute after her birth. On the right is Natalie’s second visit to her proud Mommy. 🙂

My sister Alison holding Natalie about 6 hours later, as Ali’s boyfriend Shane looks on.

Just an update: Not looking like it’s going to be today! Feeling about the same as yesterday. I’ve felt some stronger contractions, but nothing regular yet– just a few here and there, kinda hard to notice or keep track of. Tomorrow I will see my doctor again so we will see if there are any changes and I will update again. I’m still guessing this weekend at the earliest, more likely next week. I feel way too normal right now to possibly be about to have a baby!