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He is finally here!!!

Sweet baby Jackson was born last Friday at 5:37 pm. He is such a sweet, precious gift from above. He weighed in at 9 pounds and 3.9 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. I went into the hospital Thursday night for induction. After medications and breaking my water, Jackson still was not coming so we had to do a C-section. I am continuing to heal and we are adjusting to life with a new baby.

He has the most kissable cheeks ever and we are falling more and more in love every day. He loves to swing. He has a bit of a temper and gets mad when we change his diapers, when he is wet or dirty and when he is hungry (who can blame him, though). We have been so blessed by all the kind words and thoughtfulness people have shown us during this special time in our lives. Here are some pictures....

In the operating room, Jackson's first picture

My little boy

Daddy and Jackson

My stepdad, Big Ken, meeting him

Sal and Tay came to visit

 Aunt Britt and Uncle Matt

Sweet cweep

Love this precious family!!!

Matt and Britt holding their first nephew!


Mama and Ken 

Aunt Liz

Daddy and son

Ms. Cindy....still working on the grandmother name...

The two proud grandmamas

 Cory and Ash

Meme

Angie came for a visit too all the way from Chicago

Caroline meeting little Buddy

Sweet Maggie

Daddy Mike

4 generations of Reese men!!

Grammy and Jackson

Heading home

Ready to get out of the hospital!!!

Enjoying his swing

Susan and Mark enjoying meeting Jackson

Thank you to all of you for all your kindness and thoughtfulness you have shown us so far. We are learning so much and trying to take care of this precious boy. We are so thankful for God's goodness shown to us through this life.


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