Harper Kate

Is, so far, one mellow little soul. She rarely cries, tolerates her brother's "caresses" like a champ, and only wakes us once or twice a night. And I love, love, love her for it.

Elliot's Version of "Snuggling"

"I AM being soft!"

Elliot's First Yankee's Game

They only lasted three innings, but Elliot drank lemonade, ate cotton candy, and yelled, "go Yankees!" to his heart's content. Good thing his Red Sox fan of a mother wasn't there.

Harper Update

She had her first doctor's appointment today. Here are her stats.

Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
Height: 19.5 inches
Head Circumference: 13.5 inches

And this is what she spends most of her time doing these days:

It's Official

We like her.

A gift from her brother -- "Pink Nolan"


This picture just cracked me up.


She's already discovered her thumb.


And took her first bath in stride -- not a single squeak.

Harper Kate

In case you haven't found out via the 17 other forms of media in which we've announced her arrival, Harper Kate Patton was born September 8, at 5:52 p.m.

She weighed in at a solid 6 lbs. 11 oz.

The delivery went as smooth as humanly possible and Janelle is feeling pretty good.

No Baby

I still haven't had this stinkin' baby. Just in case you were wondering.