Welcome to the World, Savannah!!

  We arrived in Georgia on May 23.  

Our mission was to be here in time to watch our three grandsons 

while our daughter Chelsea and her husband Patrick 

went to the hospital to deliver their fourth child. 

Her due date was June 5, 

but since she has never been pregnant until her due date,

Chelsea thought we should arrive early.  

We arrived early; but the baby, 

whose gender remained a surprise despite two ultrasounds, 

decided to tarry. 

Chelsea, who usually delivers a day or two after 39 weeks, 

arrived at  her due date, 

but instead of going to the hospital, 

she spent the day shopping 

and the evening enjoying a dinner date with her husband.

Chelsea, 40 weeks pregnant

                We find ways to pass the time while we wait for the "expected one."

The boys build trains with Daddy.

The boys dance with Gamma.

Grant plays in the puddles.

Chelsea rests up in the sumo chair for the labor to come--eventually!!

Finally, the time comes for Chelsea and Patrick to go to the hospital,

 and the three boys wait anxiously for news about a new sibling.

Chelsea bides her time in the hospital.

Gavin, Grant and David wait for baby updates.

At 1:19 p.m. we receive the message, "Savannah is here."  

I get the news!!

Our three grandsons now have a sister!!  

Savannah Kimberley Marshall was born at 1:09 in the afternoon.  

She weighs 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measures 20 inches.  

It appears her hair is brownish--at the moment.

Savannah Kimberly Marshall is here!!

Happy Mommy with her daughter.

Peek-a-boo, Savannah!!

Proud Daddy with his daughter.

Grandma and Grandpa get the OK to bring the Marshall Crew
to the hospital to meet Marshall#4.
The boys (and their grandparents!!) are very excited
to meet Savannah.

Savannah meets her brother, Grant. 

Savannah meets her brother, Gavin.

Savannah meets her oldest brother, David.

Grandma meets her granddaughter!!

Grandpa meets his granddaughter!!

The Marshall family is one HAPPY FAMILY!!!

Dad Patrick with Grant, Gavin, David with Savannah, and Mom Chelsea

We love you 

Savannah Kimberley Marshall!!

You are a precious little bundle!!!