Kisen Lee....Welcome to the world!

At a little after 2 am this morning, February 25, 2009, Kisen Lee was born in to this world. He shares the same birthday as his mama, Amber. I have another beautiful nephew! He is perfect! He weighed in at 7 lbs 12 oz & was a little over 20" long. He has a big ol' head of hair and a set of lungs that may put Jasper & Iz to shame.

This wonderful event was "planned" for tomorrow (Thursday). The C-section was scheduled for 8 am & everyone took the day off work. Little Kisen decided he couldn't wait any longer & decided to join us early. I got the call about 9 pm last night. My mom was so calm & said, "Shannon, Amber's water broke." The next 15 minutes were nothing but chaos as we all called each other to set up what we were going to do.

Nate was here, so I had that covered. Ashley's husband, Aaron, works 2nd shift & wouldn't be home until 11:30 pm. Luckily, one of her friends came over to sit at the house while the kids slept. She & I drove over & dad followed us. The hospital is almost an hour away. Ashley had been up since 4 am yesterday morning & was drinking (coffee) and driving. I had already taken my 2 Tylenol PM, but we made it.

We got to the hospital around 10:15 pm or so. Amber's mom, Mary, her dad Dave & her brother Brandon were there. Brandon had already taken 2 Benadryl before he got the call. Needless to say, we all needed to wake up. Luckily, there was no one in the waiting room but us. And it was a big room. We waited until a little after 1:30 am & Amber was taken back to get prepared for her c-section.

Ash & I didn't get to meet him in person because we both had to get back to our kids who were up a few hours later. I did get to see his picture. I can't wait to see him. We got home about 4:30 am so I'm running on about 3 hours of sleep. But I'm so glad I got to be there for his birth! I love you, Kisen, Lee & Amber!

Before I left, I took a picture of Lee's camera. Look at how beautiful Amber looks. Amazing!

The Group: Dad, Me, Ash, Mary (Amber's mom), Lee, mom, Duane, Brandon (on floor-Amber's bro) & Dave (on floor-Amber's dad)

Mom and Lee after Kisen was born

The Grandma's! This is Mary's first grandchild

Lee and dad after an emotional hug

Dad striking a pose as we waited

Lee showing us the pictures after he was born

Lee before he went back for the c-section

Beautiful mama Amber

Mary & Amber

Dave & Brandon in the waiting area

Dad and his baby boy, Lee

Duane & Lee

Mary & Lee

Ash & I with our baby brother. I can't believe he is a dad!