Baby #4 is finally Here!!! Patrick Paul Kennedy

Our little Patrick is finally here! He was born September 17th, 2009 Constitution Day at 1:35pm, weighing in at 8lbs 12 ozs, 21.5" long. We struggled to name this little guy, but after a lot of brainstorming and good deal of prayer we decided on Patrick Paul named after Patrick Henry who delivered the famous ‘give me liberty or give me death’ speech which pushed forward the American Revolution and served as Governor of Virginia for 5 terms and did several other things for the great state of VA. St. Patrick who after escaping slavery in Ireland, returned, bringing thousands into Christianity through humble service and preaching the gospel until his death. And, taking into consideration his little ‘Paul head of hair’ and Skousen characteristics, his middle name is after his Grandpa, a man of excellent integrity, passion for patriotism, the written word and big big heart. We are so in love with him, I'm always amazed how fast that happens. The night before I was induced, my OB called to let us know he was going into emergency Appendectomy surgery, so for the fourth time in a row, I have not had my regular doctor deliver the baby. But, despite a little nervousness everything went considerably well, and I have chalked it up as the best Labor and Delivery I've had so far. Patrick is a great eater - definitely a strong Kennedy trait, all my boys have been BIG. His brothers and sister have been really sweet with him. I thought for sure there would be some jealousy with Gabriel, but as soon as Gabriel saw him, he went up to him and pet his head and smiled at him. Since then, Gabriel has continued to be sweet to him. Something I wouldn't expect out of a 2 1/2 yr old mama's boy. Laurie and Christian are very helpful and will run to fetch me whatever I need. Well, he's calling now, gotta run....