Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Welcome, Olivia.



We started with labor yesterday morning...19 hours later we are blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Mom did a fantastic job, and is doing great. Dad is happier than ever, and I never could have imagined what this could be like, and what it means to have your own child. Thank you for everyone that has been there for us, we love you all.
OK, I got the serious stuff out of the way. Now we can do a little jig for the HALLOWEEN BABY. I have big plans for extravagant and over the top Halloween Decorations, costumes, and celebrations for the next 18 years, and now can be fully justified other than my nerdiness.


Olivia Greer Brownell
7 lbs 8 oz
Born: 10/31/2007 at 12:56 am
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!



15 comments:

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS NICOLE AND TRAVIS!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Olivia!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Trav and Nicole!! Glad to be an Uncle!

Unknown said...

Another reason that this is the best Holiday

Cory said...

Wow, just made it into the witching hour. Well done!

I really thought you were going to go with Mercury Volatile, but Olivia is a nice name too.

Congrats on your little Great Pumpkin!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

I'm glad one of the first things she saw was and Iowa Hawkeye. Nice job on the shirt.

Of course she knew to come mid week, so as not disrupt a home game, and now she will probably be at her home to watch the game on the big screen. Now that's a smart baby!

Sharon is ooing and aaahing.

Glad mom and baby are doing well.

Love to the whole family,
Jamie and Sharon

Julie said...

CONGRATS TRAVIS AND NICOLE, SHES ADORABLE! WE ARE SO PROUD OF BOTH OF YOU. SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE COULDNT BE ANY MORE PERFECT THAN SHE IS.
WE LOVE ALL THREE OF YOU....

MOM AND DAD
aka GRANDMA AND GRANDPA

brando said...

Congrats to Mama and Papa.

Travis said...

Just here with her and Mom resting. She is an absolute peach, or as Cory put it, a very cute little Great Pumpkin. As was snoopy.

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear the great news of Olivia's arrival - and on her due date. Rather remarkable! Thanks for including us in your email. What an adorable little girl - actually the entire FAMILY is adorable. Best wishes from all your friends at EPA!!
Margo

Travis said...

Jamie- She was punctual, and just in time for the Northwestern game.

Anonymous said...

Congrats you guys! She is a doll! We are so excited for both of you. Nicole, you need to pass some of those labor vibes my way so baby Proud will come and join the rest of us. Then the two of them can meet! Miss you guys!
Nick and Steph

Travis said...

Thanks Nick and Steph! Labor waves sent your way. Good luck, let us know when the time comes. We'll be thinking of you.

Anonymous said...

That kid looks awesome! I thought maybe she would have fangs or something...maybe like red eyes. Maybe that stuff shows up next Halloween. Way to go Nicole...big props. It's good to see such outstanding people becoming parents. Enjoy!