March 31, 2004
When the baby is near, the dogs' eyes glow with mischief.
Emily hasn't quite woken up yet.
March 28, 2004
Our house was all decorated for Emily's arrival.
Buttons and Mango greet Emily upon her arrival home from the hospital.
Emily rests on the back porch with her grandmother.
Grandma and Aunt Wanda wrestle for the baby.
Emily meets her grandfather.
March 27, 2004
Mom checks on the baby.
Mom rocks Emily.
Dad takes over rocking.
Everyone is smiling.
Emily gets up close and personal.
All these photos are making Emily sleepy.
Dad lies down with the baby for some rest.
Emily smiles as Dad naps.
Dad and Emily have a conversation.
March 26, 2004
Emily wakes after another night in the hospital's plastic bassinet.
A haggard Dad and Emily pose for a picture.
Emily lounges with her grandmother Mimi.
March 25, 2004
Dad and Emily wake from their first night in the hospital.
Dad rocks the baby (note the outfit: "Daddy's Little Girl")
Emily relaxes on Mom's favorite pillow.
March 24, 2004
Emily gets checked out by the nurse as she returns from the delivery room.
She is not immediately pleased with her new surroundings.
About two hours after her birth, Dad gets to hold Emily for the first time.
Look at those tiny hands — and that grip!
Mom finally gets to hold the baby.
