Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Finally Here

After enduring a 24 hour exhausting labor that resulted in a cesarean section delivery, we were rewarded with this cute Little Man.  He was born at 3:05 am on July 22nd at 21 inches long and 8 pounds 8 ounces.  He has loads of dark hair like his mom, and we think his features are very much a combination of Leishman and Merkley traits.  So far his first day he mostly sleeps and looks around exploringly.  We totally love him already - but have a hard time believing he is really ours.  He is still yet to be named, but we are narrowing down the choices and will for sure have made a selection by the time we leave the hospital this weekend.  




18 comments:

Melanie said...

I am so in love with him!!! I really just choke up every time I see him.

And he's one of the better looking newborns out there.

I'm coming out to hold him!!!! I think I just might wait until Brooke delivers too so I can see both the babes.

kimmy said...

CONGRATS taryn!

Rachel said...

And what a reward he is! How adorable. Congrats Taryn and Brendon.

Whitney said...

Congrats! He's adorable!

Leishman's said...

Yeah!! Congrats to both of you. He is so darling!! I can't wait to find out his name.

Kristin and Jay said...

Congratulations! We are so glad he is finally here safe and sound. He is absolutely gorgeous!

erin said...

Congrats!!! What a handsome little guy!

Janey said...

Congrats!!!

the other Sampsons said...

Congratulation to you guys!!! Little Markley looks soooo cute! Really adorable. Big kisses for you N&C :)

Artsy Aut said...

Wow he looks so fantastic! What a cutie. Congrats you guys!

Chelsi said...

He is so adorable there is nothing like a newborn. We are so excited for you guys. Sorry you had to go through that long labor. that is no fun. He was a big guy and you were so tiny. way to go. Congrats again can't wait to hear the name and see more pictures!! Glad all is well and he is here.

Tanis said...

he is soooo adorable!!! Congrats guys!! hopefully its not too long before all the 2nd cousins can meet!

{Erica} said...

He's perfect! congratulations to all of you! Such a hard labor and so long!

I agree with Melanie when she said that he's a cute newborn. Most newborn's do NOT look cute. :)

You guys are going to be great parents. Can't wait to see what you name the little dude :)

Jamie said...

He is seriously so adorable! Hope you guys are doing great!

Ashlee said...

He so stinkin' handsome, oh I can't wait to hold that little guy. So proud of all your hard work! I am very impressed with everything you went through, you sent out a grateful email. WOW! You are amazing Taryn. You just can do anything.

Jana said...

Congratulations!

kell-bell said...

He is adorable I can't imagine a cuter little boy!! I think he and Tessa are going to make a very cute couple someday, he he!

Amber said...

He is sooooo beautiful!!! Love the whole head of dark hair!!!

Congrats and welcome to the c-section sisterhood...mine came that way too!!!

Hope that you are all doing well!!!Congrats again!!!