Chris and I are very pleased to announce the arrival of our fabulous baby son, Alexander Barnes Nolan.

He arrived Tuesday January 23rd at 1:14pm and this past week has been the most amazing (and terrifying) of my life. I don't know how to put into words what it feels like: suddenly we are responsible for this wonderful tiny little boy. Every waking moment revolves around him and every new thing that he does.
He was born at 38 weeks, by unplanned cesarean, weighing in at 8lb 5oz. It was such a relief to hear his first cry when he was born. He received an apgar score of 9/10

We have posted many of his photos for you to view, feel free to add comments.

It took us a while to decide on a name, we both love the name Alexander, but didn't want something that all his classmates would also be named. Luckily Alexander is not as popular a name as it used to be, he might end up being called: Alex, Lex, Xander, or Alexander. He may even change it as he grows up, like I did with: Jenny, Jennie, Jeni, Jen, and Jennifer. We are using my maiden name as his middle name since we wanted to provide something that provides history as well as something unique. I am also pleased to continue my father's family name in his name.

Chris has also posted an announcement on his blog.

We will continue to blog and post photos as time (and baby) permit.