the well timed colt

this title is a bit selfish-because i was grateful to be present when colt made his entrance into the world. when i did the maternity session we talked about all the days when i would be out of town and how we would just hope that his birthday would not fall on those dates. we drove home from colorado on the 4th-pulled in the driveway around 1030pm. at 430am i got a text saying that they were headed to the hospital. i was beyond excited and so giddy that his timing was working out perfectly. i loved how they had so many friends and family there to support them-the love just spilled out of that room. they brought him into the world with courage and strength-he was 9.6lbs!
soon i will have the slideshow ready-but here is a glimpse into that rainy, wonderful morning on the 5th of august.

the waiting...

his chest was bigger around than his head-ashley is an amazing mama!

 i loved watching matthew with his niece and nephew-he is going to be one great daddy.