Welcome, Baby Austin!

It is hard to believe that a month has already passed since the birth of the littlest Barker boy, a warm welcome to the little guy that makes us a family of seven!!! We never in our wildest dreams thought we would be blessed with 5 kiddos, let alone 5 little boys :) --Oh the joys!  Even though he was a week late (which seemed like a lot longer!), we couldn't have timed it all better ourselves.  I ended up being induced with Pitocin, so I walked into the hospital with no painful contractions :).  They let me get an epidural as soon as I wanted, so I actually never felt any strong contractions or  more importantly the birth :).  Once I was checked in to the hospital and IV connected he made his appearance in about 6 1/2 hours, I would say it was the easiest birth yet :).   Come meet our sweet Austin Matthew...

Our biggest yet at 8lbs 7oz... He had an extra week to put on the pounds!

Proud daddy, not quite as timid to hold a newborn... He is an old pro ;). 

I couldn't wait to plant a kiss on him!

What a long, exciting day!

He certainly looks like a barker boy.

One proud mama even though he took his time getting here!  

Meeting the grandparents

And after a day of being born, poked at, pricked at and prodded at he got to go home!

The biggest brother was still awake and admired his littlest brother.  It seems like just yesterday that we were taking Josh home from the hospital!

Every time we bring a newborn home, Joshua has a proud sparkle to him :)... Austin, you are one lucky kiddo to have a so many proud older brothers!  

The morning after brought so much excitement as the other boys met their new brother :).  

Carter was convinced that Austin was 'HIS' baby!!!

I had to literally pry our little baby from our big baby... And I was concerned he would have jealousy issues!  

Precious little pudgy face!

One of the MANY homemade pictures/gifts from his brothers.  

Jacob's favorite part of having a new brother... The super soft baby hair!

Kyle telling us that Austin is HIS new brother!

There is no lack of love for you baby Austin!  Welcome to our family, we could not be happier!!!