brecken's birth...day 3

Good morning to sweet Brecken...Mommy took this picture using the mirror since Brecken was so alert...

Oma did bring me (Averie) to meet Brecken, but Brady couldn't some since he was still so sick. I had to wear latex gloves so that I wouldn't give Brecken any of my germs. I loved him instantly...such a sweet boy!

Me with my baby brother...& Oma

Soon, I'll be able to hold him and I can't wait!

Mommy & me...and missing Brady, too!

Brecken with Uncle Todd

Sweet sleepy baby

And, a visit from "Uncle" Chad

Feeding time with Mommy...

...and just "talking" to her.

Having a newborn...there is just nothing like it. What a precious gift from God!

Just love him so very much...and had to take a little "photo shoot" of him at the hospital!

And, time for bed!

brecken's birth...day 2

The next morning, Uncle Thomas & Aunt Lindsey came to visit Brecken...

And, here he is...all awake!

But, not for long...sweet sleeping baby boy!

Daddy snuggling with his baby boy!

Kisses from Daddy!

And, just some pictures of our precious baby brother...1 day old!

brecken's birth ~ day 1

Daddy, Mommy, & Baby Brecken

Daddy with Brecken

Oma with grandbaby #16

Aunt Helen

Sweet Brecken Thomas...about 1 hour old!

One proud Daddy!

One Happy Mommy!

Lots of family and friends came to visit Brecken in the hospital...here is Brecken with Joy.

...and with Mrs. Michelle...

...and with Uncle Art & Aunt Kelly...

...and Uncle Michael & Aunt Courtney...

Taking a quick break from all the visitors for something to eat...

...and some snuggle time with Mommy!

Mommy & Brecken

Daddy on diaper duty...and putting on some regular clothes.

Doesn't Brecken look so handsome? :)

Daddy, Mommy, and Brecken...we really wanted to come visit our baby brother, but we (Averie & Brady) were both very sick and couldn't come visit.

Poppy & Nana with Brecken...

The oldest and youngest Van Wingerden grandchildren...Eric & Brecken

Brecken with Uncle Blair, Aunt Blip Blip, & McKinly...

...and with Mr. Adam, Mrs. Deirdre, Brock, & Macie...

...and with Uncle Abe, Aunt Cindi, & Zach...

...and with Mrs. Tonya.

What a busy, fun filled day!

It's a boy...brecken thomas

Here is Mommy...39 weeks pregnant...at 5:00 in the morning...Friday, January 28...getting ready to head to the hospital to deliver our baby sibling.

Here is Daddy...7:00 in the morning...Friday, January 28...ready to meet our baby sibling as well.

At 7:45 a.m., Daddy looked at Mommy and said, "It's a BOY!" Our baby brother, Brecken Thomas, had arrived. He weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 3/4 inches long. Daddy was so proud...and Mommy was so excited!

Daddy & his newest boy!

Mommy & her baby boy!

Such a sweet time of bonding for Daddy, Mommy, & Brecken...

We are super excited to meet our brother!