By Popular Demand.

We're in the business of meeting needs (literally with Emma). The people want pictures, we give them pictures:

Our little one rocking out to her hearing test. I like to think she was listening to Angels and Airwaves. The nurse liked to think she was listening to beeping. Either way she passed. Booyah.

Auntie Jen (and Lucy on the way) were our first visitors at the hospital. It was so great for her to come home with us and show us the ropes of all things practical when it comes to taking care of an infant.

Emma's first wound as inflicted upon her by her loving mother during feeding. That'll teach her to talk back...

We decided to start the indoctrination early. She WILL love a hairy man one day (though not necessarily on his head). Say it with me, Emma: "Real men don't need sweaters".

No story. Just plain cute.

Emma Grace Hartman

Our little warrior princess arrived at 10:22am this morning. She weighed in at 8.5 pounds and measured 21.75 inches (Kelly is currently accepting your sympathies for the labor). It was as it is always described: truly a magical experience. Our little sweetheart is healthy and doing well. She was even gracious enough to fill her pants and allow her father to change his first diaper this evening (a servant already...). Kelly was a champion and did incredible. I was so proud of her. We are still at the hospital as she recovers this evening (God Bless Free Wi-Fi from Kaiser. I feel myself "thriving" with each page I access). We'll post more pictures later this week as well. Thank you all for your blog comments, texts, phonecalls, and prayers. The encouragement was incredible, particularly for Kelly. We're so excited for you all to meet our daughter.

It doesn't hurt having a father-in-law that is a professional photographer.

Coming On Strong

Two people called us regarding the last post so we decided to keep this live blogging going.

Soooooo... we're still at home.  But contractions are near 5 minutes a part, and are definitely increasing in strength.  It's looking like Kelly might have serious back labor which is a bummer...

7 Minutes Apart and Counting

For all of you that check our blog on the hour (read: nobody), Kelly is officially having contractions, now 7 minutes apart.  Please provide any solutions to helping these bad boys speed up to 3 minutes apart so we can get this show on the road.  

Pregnancy Photoshoot

Last month my dad snapped a few pics of us down at the Balboa Fun Zone to capture this exciting season on camera...and we absolutely LOVED how they turned out (my dad should really consider a professional career in photography!).  I think the images accurately reflect our love for life and our value for playfulness with each other. 

The Spoiling Continues!

My aunt Lora threw another incredible shower up in Thousand Oaks for friends and family who live in the area. The weather was perfect, the food was amazing and the decor was absolutely adorable! This baby better not get used to all this spoiling!

Granny and me.

My beautiful cousins.

The soon-to-be Mama.

My amazing family and friends.

Cute new outfits!