I grew up with only one sibling…a brother…Kevin. We are only 14 months apart in age so he and I were pretty close growing up (even though he tortured me sometimes). 
He married a girl, Michele, who was one of my great high school friends, which has been such a blessing to me…having a sister in law that I’m so close with.
And now they just had their fourth baby!
When Kevin sent the pictures, I emailed him and asked if I could put them on my blog…because I NEEDED to show him off! Of course Kevin responded that it would be fine….just have my people get in touch with his people. (I didn’t know the baby had an agent already.)
So here you go…my newest nephew…Austin Lee. He was born Tuesday, August 12 weighing in at 7 lb 9 oz and 21 inches long. (And by the way, Michele felt her first contraction at 6:30 am and gave birth at 7:30 am. Her story pretty much rivals my story of giving birth to Elias. Must run in the family. Is that possible with sisters-in-law?!…)
Here’s Austin with his biggest sister Kailey (6).
And with his big brother Troy (4).
And with his 21 month old sister Renee.
Isn’t he so sweet? I can’t wait to meet him, hopefully sometime in September.
And yes, between my brother’s kids and our kids, when we get together…it’s pretty much a big party! Whew!
I’m so excited to be able to share this with you! And I’m so grateful for his safe arrival and that he is healthy and strong. New babies are such a blessing!
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Sally says:
Yay! Pictures!! I’m out in CA for a week, otherwise, I’d be in the car to go see that cutie. I’ll have to try to get out there after I get back.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Kate says:
Awww…little babies! I miss little babies.
He is just adorable Laura. I especially love the pictures with his siblings - how sweet!
And now I am off to read about your fast deliver of Elias. I missed that one somehow!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Amy @ Finer Things says:
They have such a beautiful family!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
JadeMerie says:
This is so wonderful, what a beautiful blessing!
I hope you get to meet him soon.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Michele @ Frugal Granola says:
Aww.. so cute! Thanks for sharing!
I love being the auntie of nephews. I think I was just as excited (well, almost) to announce their births, as I was my own daughter’s.
Congratulations!
Blessings,
Michele
(By the way, I think your sister-in-law has a great name!)
August 18th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home says:
He’s gorgeous. Congrats on being an auntie again!
August 19th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Donna says:
Congratulations!
I think babies are as good as it gets!
Thanks 4 sharing him with us…he’s a doll, his siblings too! Precious!
August 19th, 2008 at 2:52 am
Teresa says:
He is beautiful! Congratulations on your new nephew. Babies are such a wonderful blessing!
August 19th, 2008 at 4:56 am
The Happy Housewife says:
What a sweet little baby. I am sure you all can’t wait to meet him.
Toni
August 19th, 2008 at 7:10 am
DeNiece says:
I just saw your blog while I was searching the different blogs, I love your blog it is very inspirational and loving, you have a beautiful family and your nephews and niece is so pretty and adorable, I hope to make it back here each Tuesday to give thanks with you and the ours. Be blessed. DeNiece
August 19th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Marie says:
Aww what a cute little bean! So happy for you and for your family!
August 19th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Char @ DigiScrapChat says:
Awww… CONGRATS to them and you!! I can’t believe they have four kiddos… wasn’t it just a few days ago that Troy was born??!
Thanks for sharing the pics!
August 19th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Mrs. Muffet says:
They are so adorable!
I love your site! It is so inspirational and fun to read. Keep up the good work!
August 19th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Emily says:
Congrats on the new addition to the family:) He is so precious…what a miricle! I especially enjoyed reading about your sister-in-laws quick birth since I actually gave birth to a son 5 weeks ago and it was so quick that I didn’t make it to the birth center. I felt my first contraction at 5:30 am, but they were irregular and not too bad. At 6:30 am I realized I was actually in real labor and we started getting ready to go. We called my mom and dad to come stay with our 2 daughters. But, at 6:50 my water broke and at 6:57, baby Ben was delivered on my bed by my husband. It was a crazy 27 minutes to say the least! I am going to go read your exciting birth story…I just LOVE birth stories!!!:) God bless!
August 19th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Joyce says:
Congratulation, Laura and Emily!
I love birth stories too.:) It been a long time since there has been any newborns in our family. I just love the smell of a newborn…
Truly the Lord’s greatest gift:)
Joyce
August 19th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
jayme says:
Ok…He is AMAZING. I want one.
August 19th, 2008 at 5:18 pm