Gwendolyn Joanne Roberts

October 19, 2009 will forever be a day that our family will remember as God chose this day to bless us with another beautiful baby. Her name is Gwendolyn Joanne. "Gwendolyn" was my mom's mom who passed away before I was born. My grandfather remarried a wonderful woman named Joanne who has been an incredible blessing in our lives. Joanne also means "God is gracious." Gwen was born at 4:07 PM, weighing in at 6 lbs. 4 oz. and measuring 19 inches long. Gwen's first day of life has been great, and her and mommy are now fast asleep....for now, at least.

Here is Gwen just a few minutes old.

Here is a happy mommy holding Gwen for the first time.

I'm pretty excited to be holding my beautiful daughter!

Our first family photo :)

Dr. Furr did a great job delivering Gwen. Thanks, doc!!!

Gwen decided to open her eyes.

All bundled up!

Mimi came by to meet her granddaughter.
Natalie and Lauren came by the hospital with Mimi. Here they are watching Emily feed Gwen.
Gwen's first music box! Such a great gift :)

You may have noticed that Cole is not in any of our pictures. Due to the spread of the H1N1 virus many hospitals now have a policy that no one under the age of 18 can visit the hospital unless they are a patient. Therefore, Cole will not get to meet his baby sister until we bring her home. Our hope is that tomorrow all will be well with mommy and baby so that they will discharge us tomorrow evening. We will post more pictures and some videos when we get a chance. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes!!!