We would like to introduce.....

Well, it's been an eventful day!  

First of all, if you took the baby polls (two posts ago) and you chose "Monday" and "Girl" you win a new car, courtesy of Nissan of Iowa City!  Actually... second thought scratch that.  

Monday evening, at 7:17, we welcomed Stella Milan into our family!  She was 7lb 8oz and healthy as can be!! Praise God!  And, I have to tell you... the third time around it's still just as amazing as the first child.  Just to imagine that two people can create another life is way over my head, and then to think that in that tiny little package is a personality and a soul that will live forever. Crazy.  

Jodi was amazing again.  For those of you who like the gory details, you'll have to ask her for those... she loves to tell the story. :)  But it was quick and easy and everyone is doing quite well. Jackson and Alana came up to the hospital with Grandpa and Grandma Miller so they both got to hold her and love on Stella a bit.  Grandpa and Grandma Gehman are on their way as we speak! (Grandpa is driving the equipment rig for Barlowgirl on their concert tour)

So, a big "THANK YOU" to all of you who have been praying for us, and thinking about us this weekend.  We're so honored and blessed to be surrounded by amazing friends, family, and clients---you've all been so patient and understanding, and we can't thank you enough.

Normally, in hospital rooms, you get an "awesome" view of the pebble rooftops and A/C vents.  Here was our view today!  It was great!

Isn't Jodi gorgeous!?

For the first time in public... Stella Milan!

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I just wanted to give an extra shout-out to all of the good people who work in hospitals.  As photographers, we understand how it feels to learn to treat every wedding like it's your only one.  I mean, every wedding is the biggest day of two people's lives, and we can't treat it like it's "just another wedding".  And for all of our nurses/docs today, (except one), we never felt like we were "just another client".  That makes the whole process soooo much easier.  So, hat's off to those of you who give sponge baths, and IVs and help people to the bathroom every day and actually enjoy it.  Thanks for caring.