Ryder Mark Purcell

We have another new grandson! Randy and Courtney welcomed Ryder Mark Purcell into the world at 8:28pm on  May 23, 2015 in Idaho Falls! He weighed 7 lbs, 2 oz and was 21 inches long. He was 12 days early, and surprised us all with a head full of dark hair. Sweet, sweet baby boy.

Here he is! He didn't cry when he was born and just kept looking around.

This is the waiting game during the day before he was born. I think the nurse putting the IV in was a little intimidated with Blake and Randy watching and asking so many questions and making so many comments.

Blake and I were waiting in the waiting room for our turn to see this little man.  So fun to meet these little people so soon after they're born. Brian came to the hospital too, mainly because he could! He lives close now!

Sunday, May 24th

Finally a picture of Mommy Courtney and her little one. Ryder is so handsome after his bath. First family picture! Love the smile on Randy's face! (I think he was teaching Ryder to watch basketball!) It's so fun to watch my kids become parents!

There were a lot of visitors, Grandma Great Purcell, Brian, Celia, Maden and Annie and Jared and Nikelle. Courtney's family all came from Utah in time for the birth and were there visiting too.  Everyone is so happy that Ryder is here!

Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day)

Going home! It's hard work getting a new little one ready to go home.  He looks so tiny in his car seat!

Tuesday, May 26th

I got to go spend a couple of nights with this little man.  He pulls some really funny faces. We gave him his first "bath". It's really different to bathe a baby with all that hair!

Wednesday, May 27th

A little photo shoot.  Look at all these faces! I just can't get enough of him!

Just some more snapshots of Ryder.

I love you Ryder! We are so glad you are part of our family. We are so excited to watch you grow. I am so thankful I could spend so much time with you in your first days of life!