Maya’s here!

Maya Makenzie Crane was the biggest baby born at the the hospital today.

And her mom did it without any drugs.

I couldn’t be any prouder of Kari. Contractions started around 7 this morning, we were at the doctor’s office around 9 and admitted to the hospital at about 10.

Five and a half hours later, we had a beautiful daughter. Everyone is healthy, happy and a little bit tired. Especially Maya, who’s asleep right now in Kari’s arms.

The details: She weighed 8 lbs, 14 ounces and is 19.5 inches long. She was born at 3:37 pm on September 23, 2009. She has plenty of jet black hair and a healthy set of lungs (can you hear her crying?)

More to come, as soon as we can.

All our love.

16 Comments

  1. Jared Rogers
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Congratulations!

    She’s a keeper.

    Welcome to the greatest love affair you can ever imagine!

  2. Becky Vennemann
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    What a cutie! Kari, you’ve only been a mom one day and you’re already the toughest mom I know. You guys are going to be great parents!

  3. Julie M.
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Congrats, Kari & Jason. Welcome to the world, Maya. We can’t wait to meet you. :)

  4. Kathy Vetter
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 10:50 am

    We are very proud of you, mama. I can’t believe she’s so big. And that you did it without drugs! We miss you guys already.

  5. Helen
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 10:49 am

    That child is absolutely gorgeous and Kari is a total rock star, but I am dying to see pictures of little Maya with her Daddy! Can’t wait to meet your precious addition — thinking of you all!

  6. Chris Kelly
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 10:19 am

    That’s one seriously cute baby. Congrats guys.

  7. Christie (Gebauer) Denniston
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 10:06 am

    Congrats Kari and Jason,
    Nelson shared with me the great news and web site earlier today. She is absolutely beautiful.

    Congrats!
    Christie (Gebauer) Denniston

  8. Sarah
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 9:20 am

    YAY! I love the name! Congrats you two!

  9. Dan Vennemann
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 8:25 am

    Congratulations! Becky and I would love to come by and meet her. When you’re settled of course.

  10. Posted September 24, 2009 at 8:22 am

    Welcome to the club! Nice work Kari. I know its a wild ride, but savor it. Can’t believe you got the blog up so fast. Here’s to big babies!

  11. Grandad Jeff
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Jason and Kari,

    Your little girl is beautiful. I am so excited for you. And Kari, just as you thought, history repeats itself with a big baby. Congratulations…you did great!!

    And for the proud and happy Daddy, thanks for the calls and the photos. Just knew you would have Maya’s web site up and running in record time. It’s great.

    A happy day for all of us. Thanks for sharing your great news!!

    All my love to the 3 of you…
    Grandad Jeff

  12. Patti
    Posted September 24, 2009 at 12:22 am

    Welcome to our world…..Little Maya!!! Congrats to mom and dad! Way to go, Kari!!! No drugs….you are a Super Mom!!!! She is beautiful and I can’t wait to hold her! I will be coming for a visit after the wedding! Hugs and Kisses for your little angel and love to the whole family!!!

    Patti

  13. Melissa
    Posted September 23, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    She’s so beautiful! And all that hair!

  14. Bob
    Posted September 23, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    Congrats, guys. Can’t wait to meet her.

  15. Allison, the excited aunt!!
    Posted September 23, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Don’t know if my first comment posted or not, if I did, sorry for posting twice!
    Congrats to you guys! So happy Maya is here and to see her pics– such a doll! Can’t wait to hold her and give her a kiss!
    So glad labor went so smoothly and that you are now a family of three! Thinking of you all and look forward to following along Maya’s blog!!
    Love you all-
    Allison

  16. Allison, the proud aunt!!!
    Posted September 23, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Congrats and welcome Maya!! We are so glad she is here and can’t wait to give her a kiss in person! I am so happy to see pics. . .I have been staying up to see them! Thanks for posting and will look forward to following her blog!!
    Love you you guys!!

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