We went in Tuesday morning for a checkup, to find that the doctor (Dr. Timothy West) wanted to induce the baby, with Heidi’s kidneys saying “enough!” So, we went in bright and early Wednesday morning, 6 AM, to start the inducement. Labor was very hard, and I decided to get Heidi to take an epidural. She did, and the rest of the day was peaceful. We got naps in, and around 2 pm it became apparent it was time to deliver. Heidi only had to push for 30 minutes before Ethan was born. He doesn’t weigh a whole lot, but is very healthy. Some pictures below:
Grandmothers in anticipation
It’s cold out here!
Blackmail for later years 
First time with momma’s chest.
The whole family (minus two mutts).
All I have to do is be cute?!
There is nothing more beautiful than this in the world. Anywhere.
