Cousin Mallory is Born!!

Mallory Brynn was born at 2:29pm today -- 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Parents Katy (Chris' sister) and Brian will forevermore be known as "Mallory's parents."

Hewitt had no reaction to Katy's growing belly or the news of the baby's arrival (hasn't actually seen baby Mallory yet, so maybe that will catch his interest), but Harrison is pumped. When we first started talking to Harrison about Mallory a few months ago, he was very interested in having a cousin, but he insisted that Mallory would be his (Harrison's) cousin and not Hewitt's. Then he agreed that Mallory could be both of their cousins. The next hump was recognizing that they would both be Mallory's cousins (Harrison wanted the one-way street of having a cousin but not being a cousin). I think we're past that now, too. :) The H's first looks at their first cousin will be this weekend!

Chris and I drove to Augusta see baby Mallory the day she was born and came back late that night. In the morning, Chris told Harrison, "Your cousin Mallory is here!" Harrison said, "She is?!" So I clarified with, "Well, she is not at your house. She is in Augusta with Katy and Brian."

Happy birthday to Mallory -- we're so glad you're here! And congratulations to Mallory's parents -- we're glad you're here, too!