Wednesday, August 13, 2008

It's a boy!

Here we are two weeks ago with our three beautiful kids. We just got settled and used to having three kids and now....

....and now we have four!
Our baby boy was born last night at 6:17 pm after birth mom had been in labor for over 24 hours! It was a long hard day but I got to be with her the entire time and we had some really special moments together. Joe and I have named him Ammon Johanson Sanchez and he is just beautiful. He came early so he is small, just 6 pounds 10 oz, 20 inches long. He's having trouble breathing and is in the NICU today but they are confident that he will improve in the next few days. He is SO alert and cute and put on a good show today when I took Ray and Ruby to see him. They are so proud... and here is the proud papa!
In August 2007 we had one child and now we have four!! I can't believe we are a family of six! What a blessing. It is nice to be done with the gathering phase of our family. Now we can focus on the raising and the living part! We love you Ammon! Welcome to the world!


14 comments:

hOLLIANN said...

Yea! He is adorable! We kept wondering how much longer. that is funny about one in 2007...maybe you should add the comment...you do the math! Keeps people guessing!

mindy said...

Congrats!!! He is adorable. I am so happy for you guys. You are truly amazing and I'm so glad that all has worked out so perfectly. Keep posting more pictures when you have them!

oodlesofoversons said...

I am so happy for you guys! I hope you are able to adjust quickly. You guys are amazing! I hope his time in the NICU is short lived...been there, done that, & it can be crazy! He is beautiful!

Mandie said...

Congratulations guys, he is so cute! You have a beautiful family and I'm so glad everything is working out so well for you guys. Your amazing, keep up the good work. Oh yeah, I love all of your kids names, super cute!

Nikki said...

Wow! He is so cute!!! Congratulations on completing the gathering stage- boy do I wish I were there. What a beautiful beautiful family you are! I hope he can come home soon. Keep us updated :)

Megan B ♥ said...

Congratulations and hallelujah!! So glad he's made it safely and I hope he can come home soon. You'll have to fill me in on how to manage a rapidly expanding family!! You guys are the best! I miss you and am so glad you have a blog so that we can see how your special little bunch is growing. He is darling (as expected). Love you guys!

Paul said...

Congratulations! We can't wait to meet little Ammon.

Susie said...

I've been wondering how things were going! Now I know they couldn't be better... or busier. Congratulations!

Allie said...

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you guys! I love that picture of your whole family its adorable! Best of luck! We miss you guys so much and hope everything is going well at your new home!

Jenna said...

Shannon! Chris and I couldn't be happier for you. Amazing what a difference a year can make. What an unbelievable year you've had. Congratulations so much on Ammon's arrival. You are an inspiration. Good luck on adjusting to such a full house! We love you!!

Cherish said...

WOW! I am so happy for you guys! To think you went from one to four in the last year makes me tired just thinking about it! They are all so beautiful! I hope little Ammon gets to come home with you soon. Congrats!

MommyMert said...

You have your hands full! :) Congrats!

Carrie said...

Congratulations! So much can happen in one year! You guys are great and your family is beautiful! We miss you guys - primary just isn't the same without you.

Bethany C. said...

How exciting! What a lucky bunch of kids you have. Please keep us posted on the adventures of your (not so little anymore)family. What an adventure! You guys are amazing and Ammon is darling.