Best day of the Year

Well I have to say that today has been, and probably will be the best day of the year. For the past 9 months, we have been counting down to today. Lindsey gave birth to a beautiful baby boy today.

Adam Douglas Baird was born at 3:01 this afternoon (June 28). He was 8 lbs 9 oz and 20" long. He is very healthy as is Mom. Lindsey was absolutely amazing today as she gave birth 100% natural.

We went into the hospital this morning to be induced. The doctor broke her water and then gave her until noon to start making some progress. At around 11:30 they thought she would need some help from patocin (spelling). Just the thought of that seemed to work, and the contractions started coming. She stayed calm, and relaxed for most of the time. I have never seen anyone handle so much pain with so much strength. It was truly awesome to see her so strong during such an ordeal.

As most of you know, I was lucky to get Lindsey. I have always known that but today just confirmed that even more. She is an amazing mom and a wonderful wife. Please welcome Adam into this world.

Lindsey and Adam after a very long days work

Joseph and Adam (Thank goodness he can now shave this beard)

Look out ladies, this one is going to be a heartbreaker just give him 16 years

Still tired after the move, and a little upset about it all.

Hottest Day of the Year

Well we are right in the middle of the hottest day of the year so far. The reports show we should reach over 100 degrees today. So the best way to beat the heat was to turn on the sprinkler and let the kids go wild. Reese and Anna did most of the running, with Ali watching more than doing. All in all it was very fun for the kids, and a great way to cool off.

Reese going for the gold.

Anna warming up and being herself.

Ali resting on Daddy's lap instead of running through the sprinklers.

Scout Camp is finally over

Yes the title says it all. Scout camp is finally over and Lindsey no longer has to worry. I just completed a week long trip down the green river with 13 scouts. Some call me crazy, and they would be correct. The trip extended over 68 miles and some of the most amazing scenery you have ever seen. I am very glad to be done since it engulfed every scout activity for the last two months in preparation, not to mention all my other spare time. It was very nice to just work in the yard tonight and not have to worry about canoes or camping. Hopefully life will be back to normal here soon and we can get some things done around the house. But here are some fun pictures of the week so I hope you enjoy.

Welcome

Welcome to our first entry in our family blog. We are new at this, so please be patient as we learn. Hopefully everyone can use this to see updates on the family and know what is going on with the Joseph A Baird family. We hope this will help all of you. Please feel free to send us messages in return. We will get better as time goes by.