Hey y’all! It’s been a long day, but a great one! Sophie Rose entered the world at 3:18 this afternoon! She weighs 7 pounds, 11 ounces (easy to remember, right?), and has a FULL head of dark hair! She’s beautiful…not that her favorite aunt is biased, or anything. 
Katherine started having pretty intense labor pains and got an epidural around 11:30, and by 2:30 they were ready to start pushing! All in all, everything went really well…it ALMOST makes having a baby look easy…almost. 
Around noon, we took a quick trip to Sunshine for some lunch, where I got a veggie burger with avocado (which I forgot to photograph until I was about a third of my way into eating it! Oops!):
Then, when we got back, we waited around for a few more hours, and before we knew it, we were welcoming a new member to our family! May I present…Sophie Rose:
Isn’t she just beautiful?
Proud Papa:
We had an instant connection:
…and then the water works started (mine, not hers!):
Well, okay…she had some too:
First-time Grandma:
What a great day! I’m so glad that we were able to come down and be here for the birth…it is such an emotional, once-in-a-lifetime experience. It really makes you appreciate family and the ones you love! I can’t wait for a lifetime of special moments with my new niece!
Morgan said,
March 9, 2010 @ 12:49 am
Congrats Auntie! She is absolutely beautiful!
Evan Thomas said,
March 9, 2010 @ 12:55 am
Awww, she really does have a lot of hair!
Ashley said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:02 am
Awww, congrats auntie + family! How awesome!!
kilax said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:04 am
Oh my gosh! She is too adorable. I am so happy you are able to be there!
eaternotarunner said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:08 am
Congrats to your sister! She is beautiful
Estela @ Weekly Bite said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:19 am
What a beautiful baby!! Your sister looks great! Congrats to your family!!
Heather (Where's the Beach) said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:38 am
YEAH!!!! I remember the day my sister had her first child, my niece Aubrie. It was sooo emotional. I was worried for my sis (C-section), but then was so excited to finally meet Aubrie. So very glad you were able to be there!!
Karla said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:42 am
Aww she’s beautiful!! That’s so exciting that you were able to be there!
Mary Margaret said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:49 am
Oh my gosh! Congratulations!!! Surreal to see Katherine with Sophie! When they announced the birthweight, did your mom say, “Hey, that’d be a nice name for a convenience store, don’t ya think?” I miss and love you and your family! Enjoy
Anna said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:03 am
LOL– so funny that you remember that
Love you, yaya!! Miss you!
ginger said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:09 pm
Mary Margaret, I got such a kick out of your remembering me saying that. And, actually, I did say it yesterday, as well. (That’s a line that just never gets old, don’t you think?) She is a beautiful baby, and we’re all very proud!!!
Kelly said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:52 am
CONGRATS AUNT ANNA!!! Those pictures of you holding her are gorgeous!
Heather said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:55 am
oh my goodness! what a sweet baby girl…and a gorgeous name! congrats to your whole family!
Madeline - Greens and Jeans said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:03 am
Congratulations to your family! What a little muffin!
louisianagrown said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:08 am
You’re going to be so surprised at how much this is going to change your family for the better. She’s a beautiful little girl. I was 7 lbs, 11 ounces too. I think it’s a pretty lucky weight.
Kristi said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:30 am
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the moment. Congrats to Kevin and Katherine and ya’ll!
Averie said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:35 am
Omg I clearly have become a true mother. I cry when I see other mom’s holding their baby for the first time. Tears of joy. Blessings to you and your family, Anna. And that’s awesome that she had a smooth birth. I hope nursing is off to a great start. I’m a lactation counselor & educator and tell her to get any help she needs if it’s not going smoothly
Wow, what a beautiful post!
Bonnie said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:36 am
She is beautiful! Let the spoiling begin!!!!!
Katie said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:49 am
Congratulations, Auntie!!! Sophie Rose is beautiful.
Gabriela said,
March 9, 2010 @ 3:02 am
CONGRATS on being an aunt! Look at how much hair she has! New babies are always so exciting
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad said,
March 9, 2010 @ 4:03 am
Is this your first time being an aunt? You are going to LOVE it. I love it so much, I’m thinking I’ll just stick to being an aunt and forgo having kids of my own
But really, the aunt life is great!
Sophie Rose is beautiful. I love her hair!
kbwood said,
March 9, 2010 @ 4:15 am
BEAUTIFUL BABY!! CONGRATS GIRL!
actorsdiet said,
March 9, 2010 @ 6:39 am
happy bday sophie rose!
britchickruns said,
March 9, 2010 @ 8:56 am
Ohha whh that’s all so adorable! Your sister must be pumped
I’m so glad it went smoothly, and best wishes to your sister and your family 
Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice) said,
March 9, 2010 @ 12:43 pm
She is gorgeous! I have a niece who is now 16. She is one of my greatest gifts! Enjoy her up!
quarterlifewellness said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:40 pm
OMG SHE’S BEAUTIFUL!! I am so happy for you and your family!! Enjoy every second because she will be big before you know it!
Heather said,
March 9, 2010 @ 1:46 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! She’s beautiful!!! Hi Sophie!!
Gelareh @ Nutritious Foodie said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:05 pm
Oh my goodness she does have a lot of black her.. she is really really cute! Congrats!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
She’s cute! And I’m not just saying that. She REALLY is cute!
Congratulations
The Candid RD said,
March 9, 2010 @ 2:40 pm
CONGRATS!!! Oh, I bet it’s so exciting to be an aunt. I have a 13 year old brother, and no other siblings, so I won’t be an aunt for quite some time! Nick is already an uncle, but his nieces are already 7 and 11. I want to hold my niece or nephew in my arms, and love him or her to death, like my aunts and uncles do
Enjoy your new roll as an aunt!! She is so beautiful, and I LOVE her name!
Ameena said,
March 9, 2010 @ 4:02 pm
Welcome Sophie Rose! A beautiful name for a beautiful little girl!
Karin said,
March 9, 2010 @ 4:15 pm
Awwww CONGRATULATIONS auntie
Christine (The Raw Project) said,
March 9, 2010 @ 4:40 pm
Wow, she is so cute! Congrats, being an auntie is fun
Katie O. said,
March 9, 2010 @ 5:41 pm
Congratulations! She is so adorable! And wow, all of that hair! I love the photos.
theprocessofhealing said,
March 9, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
How precious!!! Congratulations!
Christie @ Honoring Health said,
March 9, 2010 @ 6:14 pm
Welcome to the world Sophie Rose!
Sweet and Fit said,
March 9, 2010 @ 6:59 pm
oh wow, she is sooo precious! look at all that hair, love her! congrats =)
lpskins said,
March 9, 2010 @ 7:06 pm
I wonder if your baby fever will increase or decrease now…..
she is beautiful!
Sophie said,
March 9, 2010 @ 7:19 pm
Congratulations Aunty!! She is adorable! So happy for you =) You should buy her a copy of the BFG…the main character is named Sophie, and I loved it when I was little!
One Healthy Apple said,
March 10, 2010 @ 1:02 am
Congrats on being an auntie! She’s gonna have lots to learn including how to eat a rainbow of fruits and veggies!
inmytummy said,
March 10, 2010 @ 1:34 am
Congratulations!!!
Meredith said,
March 16, 2010 @ 7:11 pm
She is so incredibly cute!!!!!!!