The Newest Member of the Barton Clan!

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Well, our due date came and went - as did a few more days. Finally, on June 11th, it was time for our little girl to come! After a visit with our doctor, we drove to the hospital where they broke Katie's water to get things started. Get started they did! Just three hours later we had a baby! Things happened so fast, the doctor didn't make it in time and our fabulous nurse caught the baby. Baby girl Barton weighed in at 7 lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long. It's such a relief when it's all over and everyone is healthy and doing well. We had a name that we liked, but were waiting to see her to make sure it fit. One look and we knew that she was indeed, our little Lana Faith.
 The proud papa

 Lana and mommy time
 We're so glad you are here!
 Kayley meeting Lana for the first time.
 First family picture as a foursome
 Beautiful baby
 All set to go home!

We were all doing so great that we left the hospital the next day. We couldn't move straight into our place because there were some things we needed to wrap up (like getting blinds installed) before it was ready to be lived in. So we stayed at Jeff's parents for a week and then we officially got all moved it! We've now been here for two weeks and couldn't be happier. We love our house! 

Lana is now 3 weeks old and is such a sweet baby. Kayley is adjusting really well to being a big sister. She is a big help to mom and adores little Lana. She always asks to hold her, then she'll get right up close to her face and say, "Hi baby Lana!" and gives her kisses :) We are doing great. We have a wonderful home; two beautiful, healthy, perfectly sweet daughters; and a whole summer ahead of us filled with family, friends, and lots of fun times. What more could anyone ask for?

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