Welcome to the world Slade Mason!!

The entire time I was with him his eyes were wide open, what an alert little newborn!

Proud papa, Steve.

Perfect little angel.

The dudes

Mindy was induced and spent over 24 hours in active labor. Finally, they decided to go with a C-section. On December 21, 2011 my precious nephew, Slade Mason was born! Mindy's pregnancy was miraculously uneventful and she was able to safely carry and deliver an 8 pound baby. It has been incredible to watch Mindy and Steve's transformation into amazing parents...and I couldn't love this little baby more. What is extra special is that Mindy's sister, Melissa and her family were in town for the family reunion and were able to stop at the hospital on their way back to Texas to meet Slade. He made it in the nick of time! I have lots of pictures of Steve and Slade at the hospital but after such a long labor and surgery Mindy wasn't feeling up to pictures. I can assure you she is a BEAUTIFUL mommy! While Mindy is my cousin she has allowed me to be an Aunty to Slade, I couldn't be more honored!