One week old today!

Baby Ren is well and strong, he has already gained back his birthweight. He is a relaxed little one so far, he likes to nurse most of the time and watch his brothers. 

Isaiah and I are very happy and busy, we do so love to do this, and the house feels full of life.

Isaiah has been taking great care of me (and nearly everything else) and I have been able to rest and recover and take care of the baby. 

Welcome to our new baby!

Renzo Morgan David Keepin

was born at home, 
8:42 am on December 1st, 2012.
8lbs, 10oz 
22 1/2 inches long.

Labor was 13 hours. The end of the birth was challenging, as this boy was definitely our biggest at birth with a 13 1/2" head and a 14" chest - once he was out though, he nursed right away and is very robust and healthy.

The other boys are very excited and enjoying their littlest brother very much.

The origins of his name are:
Renzo
 an Italian name referencing the laurel tree
and a Japanese name meaning lotus and third son. 

We are also using Ren for his short name, 
which is a Welsh name meaning raven.

So, we are a happy full household!

Love from the boys, 
Val, Eli, and Ren.