Baby-Graham!

Graham Verlin Hatch was born on October 10, 2008 at 9:35 am. He weighed 7 pounds 4.8 ounces. We have a picture of him on the scale to prove it. He was 20 inches long, and as you can see in the pictures, has lots of dark hair. He's doing really well. He's been really sleepy as have the parents. He has this wonderful ability to fall asleep anytime anywhere, especially while he's eating. His head is back to its normal size and shape now and he is so handsome. Maybe this happens to everyone when they have kids, but all of the nurses have given him compliments and have told other nurses to come have a look at him because he's so cute.

Laura is doing really well. Labor in the hospital was relatively short and the epidural helped a lot. She is very tired, after a few days of contractions through the night before birth, and a couple of nights of interrupted sleep here in the hospital. She's learning how to nurse well, and recovering very nicely. I am very impressed with her. She's been very strong and patient and selfless. I think giving birth is the most Christlike thing anyone could ever do.

We are all very happy, a little bit tired, and excited to come home from the hospital this morning. We appreciate the congratulations and support that we have received. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

P.S. Graham also brought snow with him. Since he was born it has snowed each morning, and we are fortunate enough to have a nice view of the mountains, that have remained mostly covered by clouds, but then peak out every now and then and show their new white attire.