Leif's Log

Hey, we had a baby! And, if you think about it, we're not that late with this first post. We didn't start Ben's blog until about 6 weeks. We're only 2 weeks later with Baby #2. So, meet our wonderful new son!

Noah and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of Leif Holtan Brown, named in loving memory of our grandmothers, Eldora (Holtan) Murray and Lorna Bode. Eldora, of course, was endlessly proud of her fine Norwegian heritage and Lorna had the courage and drive to serve in the British land army during WWII and then to sail with her young family across the sea in order to resettle in Canada and ultimately Massachusetts. Hence, we thought it appropriate to name Leif after the most famous Norwegian adventurer and heralded first European to land on North America, Leif Ericson.

Leif had an adventurous entry into life himself. He was born at 12:44 am on April 15, 2011 in the lobby of Evanston Hospital after less than 3 hours of labor. He arrived in the world only moments after we managed to get through the door of the hospital, narrowly avoiding a birth at curbside. We hear that the security guard on duty may be scarred for life.Ben has already been to visit his new baby brother. We are all doing great! Leif weighed in at 7 lbs, 12 oz. and 20 inches long.

Here is the original set of birth photos we posted for friends and family, including an adorable one of Mom, Leif and Ben. Here is the complete set of Leify's hospital photos.

We've had an amazing 8 weeks so far with our expanded family. Ben is totally in love with his little brother. We're getting a little bit of sleep. Life's good. More photos and stories to come.

Love,
Anne