Adding a life event

Well that came about suddenly!  I was still trying to wrap my head around how quickly the date of impending arrival was approaching and I was increasingly excited to meet our new little person.  However, I was also struck with joy and terror in equal parts at random intervals.  Joy at the obvious, terror stemming from the inevitable change.  Then on October 1, 2013, Roughly a week before the "official" due date, our impending baby with an unknown gender went from this:

To this:

And just like that we now know that she is a she and her name is Ivy.    It's been 6 years since we were through this last and I have certainly come to enjoy the freedom that comes with independent children.  But that was all swept away when this little one came sweeping into the room and stole everyone's hearts.  We are in this parent game for good so we may as well add another player, because, you know, the more the merrier.   All are pleased with the outcome:

But just one more because I can guarantee that we won't be down this road again. Measures will be taken. If you know what I mean.