We have been enormously blessed with a little girl, Araceli Hope.

The doctors thought she would come March 11. She decided to arrive three weeks early. They said she was a boy--well, she's all girl! Araceli continues to be full of surprises: an unexpected grin, a mousy peep in the middle of the night, an unscheduled nap when mom needs a break. We're getting acclimated to her multifaceted personality, and loving every minute.

Vital Statistics

Date of Birth: February 19, 2004
Place: Auburn, NY
Weight and Length: 4 lbs, 15.5 oz, 19 in

Placed Lovingly in Our Arms: March 12, 2004
Weight: 7 lbs, 3 oz