January 15, 2005
It's a girl!
She was born on Friday, 14 January 2005 and weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces. She was 18.25 inches long and is absolutely the most beautiful little girl that you have ever seen, and I am not even biased. I do not think that I can even attempt to come up with words to accurately describe the emotions surrounding the arrival of our first child. Sheer happiness and joy would have to be near the top of the list. Mixed in would be at least a sprinkle of fear. Tears are common, even from just spending a few minutes staring at her. There is a reason why babies are called little bundles of joy, although I never understood how true it was until I had my own. There will certainly be challenges ahead - but there will also be never ending love and absolute devotion.
Welcome to the world Kaley Nicole.
I love you,
Dad