Yesterday was incredible

I had the opportunity to witness my nieces birth.

And without fail it amazes me every time, the miracle of birth.

I think, possibly, I was more nervous than my sister was

watching her get all hooked up and ready to go...

it's all still a little too fresh in my mind.

Jody was scheduled for a C-section at 12:00 pm and I was there at 11:30

with camera in hand and ready to go.

After all, I was a seasoned pro. I had done this once before

and 'once before' should qualify me for professional status.

I stood there in my little corner of the operating room watching, waiting

and occasionally asking Jody if she'd like me to take a picture of the inside of her stomach.

She didn't think it was funny, but I did.

And then suddenly the doctor announced, "Here she is" as he held up

this little 6 lbs 5 oz perfect piece of heaven.

She began to squawk and cry (the baby, not the mom)

and instantly I fell in love.

Welcome to the world sweet baby Brighton!

Her mom hasn't officially named her yet, but I have taken the liberty to

just go ahead and assume that's what her name is going to be.

And since I'm naming my sister's offspring, I'm just going to give

her a middle name as well, and it shall be Ginnie...

Brighton Ginnie Barney

But I will just call her Shiny for short.

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