Looks like Easter!

It was a special occasion on 3 counts tonight. It was the first time that Jenny & Grant left the house for something besides a medical visit, 2nd - The Halloween Bash Extravaganza put on by Michelle and her family, and 3rd - (we just realized this one) our first family picture with Grant was taken. If you couldn't see the theme here, Jenny is the easter basket, grant is a "Peep", and I'm a chocolate easter bunny. I think the pictures speak for themselves. Although it's not pictured here, it should be mentioned that I won the candy corn spitting contest. Just when you thought we couldn't beat our costumes from 2 years ago of Mario and the Princess, we did it. Looks like Easter in October!

Edward- Double Meaning?

David brings up a good point that should be addressed. It is now apparent to me that Jenny had a hidden agenda as she campaigned for Edward as the middle name. Could it have something to do with a secret love for a fictional, but hunky character in an unnamed book? Was Edward Bunker even really an ancestor of Jenny? Interesting that Jenny always liked Haven until recently, when she became enthralled in the unmentioned book series and suddenly became more inclined towards the name Edward. A very fishy situation indeed.

Middle Name for Grantster

We first want to give a big Thank You to everyone!! Jenny and I feel so blessed to have so many people who love and support us and already love our new addition! We got tons of responses through email, our blog, text message, and phone. When we say our prayers, we're always sure to mention how grateful we are for the wonderful people that surround us in our lives. So, thanks to everyone! We love you. If you haven't got a chance to see Grant, here's some pics for you and we hope that everyone will have the chance to see what we call "the cutest little guy in town".
We've had many ask us what his middle name was going to be and we've been asking ourselves the same question for months now. But they wouldn't let us leave the hospital today without writing it down for the birth certificate. So, after much deliberation and a near stalemate (and a pact that I could decide the middle name of the next boy), We've come to the decision that his name will be Grant Edward Barlow. He was given the middle name Edward in honor of Edward Bunker, a righteous ancestor of Jenny. He led a handcart company to the Salt Lake Valley, and was the founder of Bunkerville, Nevada.

"Edward Bunker was a man of small stature, very energetic, and industrious,always patient and cheerful. He was a man who read a good deal, was well posted in Scripture, good sound substantial reasoner." -Elida C. Haycock

Here's the newer pictures of Grant

Grant!

We entered the hospital at 7:20 am and got right to business. They induced Jenny and soon after, she started to have some good contractions. After they put in the epidural, we had some good wait time where Jenny relaxed and I learned to solve a Rubiks Cube. She went from a 2+ to being fully dialated in what seemed like record time. Jenny did such a great job at pushing and he came out about 50 min. after she started pushing. He's the cutest little cone-headed baby you've ever seen. His hair is a light brown right now. Not quitle like Jenny's or mine. He's in perfect health and so is Jenny. Interesting trivia of the birth- It was exactly 2 years ago that I proposed to Jenny. So, he was born within about an hour or 2 of that moment. That's 1 year 364 days since the day we got engaged. Anyone who wants to come see him here at the hospital- We'd love for you to. If you'd like to see Jenny too, you'll want to wait till tomorrow. She's pretty exausted. Thanks for all your support and your prayers. We love you guys!!
-Chris Jen & Grant