Shannon's birth statistics:

Born: April 9, 2003 8:27am
Length: 20.5 inches
Weigth: 8 lbs. 9 oz.

Here's a picture of Maureen holding Shannon immediately after her birth.

Here's a picture of two proud parents, after about 30 hours without sleep!

Here's "Dad" counting fingers and toes...

Here's Suzanne with Maureen and Shannon...

Here's Colleen after surgery with the support of her sisters.

Here's "Aunt Leigh" with her new niece.

Here's Jon welcoming Shannon to the family!

Here's Colleen just waking up from her surgery, holding Shannon.

Here's Shannon on her first day in the new world. She had a few skin rashes that have cleared up nicely since this photo.

Here's "Dad" holding his new baby girl!

Here's "Aunt Cynthia" holding her new niece.

Here's "Katy B" holding Shannon with Suzanne and cousin Luke.

Here's "Aunt Christina" consoling her neice, Shannon.

Here's Colleen with her friend Jessica (holding Shannon). Jessica made an 8 hour drive to be with Colleen for the day.

Here's Colleen with Dr. Sigmon. Dr. Sigmon performed the C-Section surgery to deliver Shannon.

Here I am back at the cottage, resting with Shannon after we came home from the hospital.

Here's a close up picture of Shannon, 1 week after her birth.

Here's a picture of Suzanne holding Shannon back at the cottage.

Here's a picture of two proud grandparents, Mema and Papa, after arriving at the cottage to help us.

Here's a picture of "Papa" feeding Shannon.

Finally, here's a picture with "Aunt Emily" holding Shannon!