Bennett's Arrival!

Bennett Rhea Barnes was born Wednesday, December 28. We were all thrilled to finally meet her and see that she is a healthy, beautiful baby. Todd and I arrived at the hospital at 6:15 a.m. for induction. The pitocin was dripping by 7:30, water broke at 9:00, and by noon I was asking for the doctor! Everything went wonderfully, and Bennett made her debut at 1:01 p.m.

Beau was so excited that his baby sister was finally out of my tummy! He was the first in the room to see her and never left her side. He sang "Away in a Manger" to her and changed "Jesus" to "Bennett." Seeing him to sing to her was the sweetest sight for this mama! Later he sang "God gave me you for the ups and downs". We feel so blessed! Our family is complete!

1st picture - Bennett weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20.75" long

Beau and Bennett meet - the best moment of the day!

Holding Bennett for the 1st time

3 days old celebrating her first New Year's Eve

So alert and talking to Mom as soon as the boys finally left the house and it got quiet

Bennett and her great-grandpa and namesake - Papa Vaughn Bennett

1 week old and looking like a little diva

1st bath - she didn't like it. She prefers to be covered up, warm and cuddly!