We did a few really quick (emphasis on quick) studio shots of Celeste and her mommy & grandma. Babies are just so photogenic

You have to listen closely, but if you do you can hear Celeste hiccuping. It is just so cute. We are working on getting a yawn... that is really cute

Baby number three is finally here. Her name is Celeste Nicole Marsing. She took her sweet time, wanted to break her sister's record I guess. After twelve hours of contractions, when she decided to come she came quickly. At first it was a little scary because she was purple, the cord was wrapped around her neck because of how quickly she came through the birth canel, about 15 minutes according to the doctor. But within minutes the staff had her breathing and pink. She seems pretty mellow, she really likes to suck and constantly has her little hands up by her mouth. Her siblings seem to like her but they seemed almost as excited that they got to spend the day with babysitters and then grandma and grandpa came. Zach was a little concerned that we would be able to bring her home with us. He really liked holding her but needs to work on letting us know when he is done, luckily Celeste didn't seem to mind when he handed her off to Hope without warning anyone including Hope. If everything goes well we should be able to take her home this evening and then life will get really interesting.

The Marsing Family of FIVE

Well everyone, we now have FIVE members of our family!!!!!

Today (Sunday) at 3:15pm our newest bundle of marsing came into the world. She was 18.5 inches long and 7lbs 4 oz (the smallest baby we have had).

Christina was a real trooper. We went to the hospital at 4:00am after sitting at home for two hours wondering if it was really really really going to happen. At first we thought that it was going to be another instance of false labor, but the doctor swooped in to save the day with Pitosen! (the hormone used to induce labor). Then things got more interesting, the contractions got closer and more intense, and daddy to be pondered how wise this decision actually was. The doctor came in at just before 2:00 and broke Christina's water.... then we had the baby (sparing you all the details).

I am writing this on little sleep, so i apologize for the choppieness (?word?) but I will pass the reins off to Christina later and have her write more. I am also attaching some pictures.

Nick