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Jack and Griffin have welcomed their new brother into their world. Jack has done great, probably because he is older and has done this before. Griffin has had a harder time, surprisingly with being seperated from daddy. But, Garry has been great.. He has been patient and loving towards Griffin. Everyday Griffin seems to be doing better and we know that this transiton is just that a transition. Griffin has been affectionate towards Cooper, giving him kisses and smiles. Overall a good transition.

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Cooper Hiram Rickart

Catching some rays!

Daddy lovin...

Finally awake

Birthday

Cooper Hiram

Well Cooper is finally here and he arrived exactly on his due date - 09/15/09. My contractions began early in the morning but were nothing to painful so I figured that it still may be a day or two. I had a Dr's appt that morning and the Dr. said I was 3cm. Since I was positive for StrepB this go around he wanted to admit me to get a couple of doses of antibiotics on board. My contractions did pick up but it was still going slow so Dr. Miller broke my water and by 9:56 pm Cooper had arrived. He weighed 7lbs 3 1/4 oz. and was 21" long. His delivery was the easiest on me, 3 pushes. Yeah for mommy! I feel great and am home with the family today. It has already been a smooth transition. Jack is very excited and keeps asking when Cooper is going to wake up. Griffin just smiles. We all are happy Cooper is here safely and love him so much already.

Jack's 4th Birthday

Jack had a pirate party for his 4th birthday. He invited 5 friends, played pin the 'X' on the treasure map, had a treasure hunt, opened some presents with the help of his friends and had a pirate ship cake (which he loved)! It was a great birthday...

Griffin Brahm aka The Ladies Man!