Here is me and Lauren with our newborn daughter.  Words cannot express how we were feeling at this moment.  I don't think that either of us will ever forget this day.

Me and my mother, who holds her grand-daughter for the first time.

Me and mom again, this time we get a peek at the full head of hair Rachael is sporting.  Like I said, I may be biased but she is beautiful.

Lauren again, this time on her own.

Just me and Rachael.  I will miss her very much.  Wherever you are, I hope that you will be very happy, and I hope to see you again in the future.  I love you.

Baby Pictures

Rachael Elizabeth, born Friday September 14th, 2001 at 6:07 pm.  7 pounds, 13 oz.  perfect