Little Brother

I had a typical doctors appointment this day and

my doctor said to head over to "Labor & Delivery"

to have my baby. It caught me off guard,

not sure why since I was dilated to "4" cm

and 90% thin. But I was nervous anyway even though

I knew it was coming sooner then later.

So I headed home to grab my hospital bag

and find a sitter for my girls during labor.

My last 3 deliveries I was started in a way

so I always take one last pregnant picture.

So my sweet 4 year old, Paige

got to work the camera!

Most likely this was my last pregnancy so

it was kind of a bitter sweet moment.

Me and my beautiful girls. The next group picture

will have Owen in it!

My mom showed up to watch the girls and so

we were able to get a better picture.

Brandon met me at the Hospital in time for

the good stuff. "The contractions"

This picture of course was before my water broke

because I'm still smiling!

After a short and INTENSE Labor of 2 1/2 hours

I got to hold my sweet baby boy, OWEN!

He has the cutest little face!

I love this picture because he always puts

his hands over his face. I guess it's his thing!

My awesome Doctor, "Dr. Hall"

Owen has lighter hair then my girls had but

just as much.

I love how happy and excited my girls were

to meet their little brother.

My little family!

The girls always get a gift when I have a baby

and so this time around they got PJ's.

Paige holding Owen and loving every minute of it!

Riley already a natural.

The Proud Daddy and his little guy!

Meet the Gardner's new addition...

Owen Brandon Gardner

Weighing in at 6 pounds 15 ounces

and 19 inches long

Nothing better then holding your new baby.

I could have held him all day.

The girls missed Owen and had to

come back the next day to get their

fix.

Owen and I had some visitors.

My good friend, Angie.

My brother Patrick and his wife Michelle.

My sister in law Katie and her husband Spencer.

Katie has a few more weeks until her sweet baby

girl is born!

My sister Karissa.

My mom, a.k.a. "Very Happy Grandma"!

Owen's go home outfit.

The Front...

The back...

Riley took our picture. We usually have some

nurse take it. Just a tradition Bran and I do.

What an AMAZING experience it is to have

a baby! Life is not life until you have experienced

becoming a parent for the first and in my case now

4th time. When I think about it all I have to thank my

Heavenly Father for giving me the chance to be a

Mother. And that he thinks I'm capable of it.

Of course it also makes me more grateful for my

mother and what she has sacrificed for me

when raising me. You have to completely devote

your life to your children. And be unselfish.

And that is what she has done.

I love you mom! Thank you for doing it all!