The day arrives!

Cole Sengo Beppu was born on Friday, February 1st at 1:48pm. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. We were only at the hospital for 6 hours before Cole made his appearance. We fell in love with him the moment we saw him. He cried for a few minutes, but for the most part, he just stared at us with his big eyes. He was a sweet baby from the start.

We are all doing well at home - adjusting to life with a newborn (trying to nap when the Cole naps) and learning to use all the great gifts we received at the baby shower. Kirk is a master-swaddler now!

Cole has a great appetite. At the pediatrician's office yesterday, we learned that he has already gained back his birth weight! His little cheeks are already getting a bit chubby.