Isabel David's Arrival

September 15, 2003 10: 43 a.m. - 7 lbs 1.2 oz/19.85 inches - PRICELESS

It had been a long night--Daddy takes a nap while Isabel gets ready to make her appearance.

Grandma, Maria and best friend/birth coach Melissa

What contractions? Thanks God for the epidural!

Monitoring baby and mommy. Isabel gave us a little scare when her heartbeat dropped as she was being pushed through the birth canal. She's not going to let anyone push her around. She preferred to show up when she was good and ready.

Baby's first crib. Warmer ready for Isabel. But mommy and daddy are warm too...

Mommy and daddy are in complete awe of their creation. What a miracle! What a blessing!

Mommy looks like hell but just look at that baby!

Grandma Maria and Cousin Alejandro meet Isabel.

The most photographed baby in the house. Especially when grandpa is around....

... and it gets better...

Already a daddy's girl.

Come back soon. There's more to come (grandma insists).