He's Here!

Brighton Hans Bourne came in to the world on Thursday, March 27th 2008 at 4:59 pm weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz and measuring 20" long. His arrival was eagerly anticipated by lots of loving family and friends.

Yes, the mohawk is natural!

Grandpa Bright and Grandma Sunny waited outside along with Aunt Mel(anie) and Aunt Mel(issa) and cousin Abby. They came in to the delivery room right after Brighton made his debut to meet him and welcome him to the family. Many more welcome visitors came in the days that followed, bringing thoughtful gifts and well wishes - thank you to everyone!

The Bright side of the family got us a glider chair that has become my favorite inanimate object ever! It's like magic for rocking baby to sleep - and sometimes mom, too.

Grandma Bourne hi-tailed it from Helena and was with us just hours after delivery to share our happiness. When Brian told her we were in labor over the phone, her reaction sounded as if she had just been informed that she won the lottery. Grandpa Bourne came a couple days later to meet the little guy for himself. They stayed here in Salt Lake for about a week to help us clueless new parents transition into our new life. By the time she left, the apartment was spotless, the laundry was clean, our freezer was full of yummy homemade dinners, and we had been showered with gifts for us, the house, and the baby. Having Grandma there was great - and the fact that she is a nurse was a definite bonus as it alleviated a lot of the worries that come with bringing home such a fragile, precious little life.

We have especially enjoyed visits from Brighton's sweet cousins. Alaric, who is about a year and a half old, is still a bit unsure of what to think of the new arrival. He tested out the awesome stroller from Grandpa Bourne (it is a Jeep and has an ipod port so Brighton can have his tunes on the go) and gave it two thumbs up! Abbie, Isaac, and Averie - who are a bit older- have amazed us with how excited they are about Brighton and how cute and sweet they are with him! He will be in good company as he grows up! Now, we excitedly anticipate meeting cousin Jaxon, who made his debut a few months earlier.

We are so happy and feel blessed beyond words to have such a sweet and healthy little boy. We're so grateful for everyone around us and all the sweet things that they have done for us - we are truly fortunate!!!