Welcome to the world Hazel Gregg Barker!

Posted: August 7th, 2008 | Author: Marissa K. | Filed under: | No Comments »

It didn’t happen as planned, but she came and she’s beautiful!

I absolutely love my new niece, and already it’s fun to watch her grow. As stated in an earlier post, my sis-in-law was scheduled to be induced last Thursday night. It didn’t happen. She got “bumped” in favor of some women in “real” labor… sheesh! But we decided to come to Portland anyway and spend the weekend with the expectant couple, sharing their last weekend as DINKS (double-income-no-kids).

We hung out in Portland, attempted to go to Fleutag, the Red Bull homemade flying machine festival, and succeeded in attending Mt. Saint Helens visitor’s center. And then, when we left back to Seattle, the baby came.

Hazel Gregg Barker was born on Monday, August 4 at 3:19 in the afternoon.

Mom, Dad and baby are all doing well, now situated at home and inundated with family. Here’s links to some more photo’s and her blog (cuz she’s SO cute!)

Hazel’s dad is pretty crazy about putting up pictures and video on his blog. He’s in LOVE with his little girl! And it’s great to watch the two of them interact. Nate and I foresee an increase in our trips to Portland. In fact, the entire Kaiser clan is going to be spending a lot more time down here.

Welcome to the world, Hazel Gregg Barker. You sure are loved!

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