There’s nothing like a very brand new baby, and make that a very brand new baby that also happens to be my newest nephew (and for the record, that would make nephew number #13 on my side of the family I believe…boys are in abundance as I only have 3 nieces).
You may remember my beautiful younger sister Marg from her maternity pictures. Liam was born on April 1st…and I can attest that Marg was glad that when her labor finally started that it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke, but the real thing! And for the record…she is an absolute trooper. I won’t go into the gory details, but she’s one tough young lady, and I’m so darn proud of her. I had the opportunity to go visit them in the hospital today when he was less than 24 hours old. And call me biased, but I think he is absolutely adorable. He looks a lot like Marg did as a baby, I think he has her eyes, mouth and dimple (sorry to Jake’s family, as the Vanderpol genes seem to run strong!). 
These are some very lightly edited snapshots that I wanted to share because I’m a proud auntie:
Poor little dude had to have some help with forceps, hence the mark on his cheek.
But he’s here and healthy which is the most important. And, still darn cute!
Makes my heart full to see my sister, a brand new happy and proud mama:
and a very proud papa…I think this one is my favorite
by Rachel
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