Most of you know that my sister Jen (best sissy in the whole world) is pregnant.  She was scheduled for her c-section, last Thursday, so my mom flew down to Baton Rouge and my dad and Deb drove down from Atlanta. Last Monday, I was able to book tickets, and decided to not tell any of them.  (I like  surprises -- ask Tiff & Trev) 

 

Unfortunately, Aim had to stay in Denver, since her sister Jen was just arriving in town to visit for the weekend. :(  

I took plenty of pictures, and called with a ton of updates.

 

I arrived in Baton Rouge Thursday afternoon, and after shocking my dad and Dominick, they secretly rushed me back to the prep room, and we popped the big surprise on my sister, who was about 5 minutes from being wheeled into the operating room.  She, my mom, and Deb nearly died when I walked in the door.  Everybody was crying - it was awesome.  Perfectly executed surprise.

 

Four hours later, all 20 of us Marsells, Sciortinos, Hirschfelds, Bellangers, McQuiddys, etc..rushed in to meet the beautiful Dominick Joseph Sciortino III.  We call him "Nick".  He was born Thursday February 28th at 4:56pm, tipping the scales at 7lbs. 11ozs. and he is perfect.   My godson is absolutely perfect...I was a gushing uncle, and still am.  I was jumping at the opportunity to change dirty diapers, and hold him.

 

Jen is doing great, as is Dominick.  They are so happy.  We are all so happy, and we're so excited that we got to meet and spend time with what will most certainly end up the most loved baby boy in Baton Rouge.

 

Congratulations, Jen Bear, and thank you for allowing me to be part of three of the greatest days of my life.  You and Dominick are the perfect couple, and now have a perfect addition to the family. 

 

p.s. - for those of you who thought I'd come back to Denver immediately ready to have a baby, you're wroooong.  I knew my will power would win out.

 

 

 

And, here's some video I shot on Friday night: