Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Brock Stephen McMinn Has Arrived

The newest addition to our family has finally arrived and Amanda and I are officially outnumbered. Brock Stephen McMinn was born a day before his due date on Tuesday September 8 and weighed in at a hefty 9 lbs 6 oz and 22 inches long. Those are the kind of stats that can only make a dad proud.




We had the hardest time deciding on a name for him and we never officially settled on his name until after he was born. We had a few names picked out that we liked but after we saw him, we decided that he looked most like a Brock (or B-Rock). He is a sweet little boy and he looks exaclty like Trent when he was born.


As would be expected, Amanda is doing great. She's such a great mom. As most of you know, labor is pretty rough and there is a reason that men don't babies. This has been the most post-delivery discomfort Amanda has been in with any of our kids so I feel bad for her, but she's pretty tough and she's dealing with it much better than I could. Also, Brock's head was 15 1/4 inches around so you can imagine the discomfort delivering that would cause.

These are our the proud big brother and big sister to Brock. The love the new shirts that Grandma got for them.



This is Brock with his cute little cousin Kate (Hank & Jessica's baby girl).






24 comments:

Aaron and Kalle said...

Congradulations! He is addorable.

Tami said...

B-ROCK!! I love it! ha. congrats on your beautiful family. love you amanda - hope you are up and around in no time...

Mark and Meghan said...

i wish i were there! he's so cute...love the name. he's a total football player!!! i'm sure that steve is so proud. when are you coming out again....soon i hope! xoxo congrats!

Sophia said...

Brute is so cute! Oh...I mean B-Rock! Poor Amanda....I can only imagine how that must have felt to push that watermelon out of ....you are a trooper!!! can't wait to meet him and hear what Trent and Cami have to say about him!!! (BTW this is Mary Kate:))

Zwick family said...

Amanda,
Congratulations!!! HE is such a sweetie and does look a lot like Trent was he was born. Three is so much fun and so much work too! You will love it. Talk to you soon!

Love,
Andrea

Jenny said...

Congratulations! Brock is just adorable. Amanda, you look so gorgeous!

Cruze Family said...

Congratulations! Brock is so cute and quite the beefy baby! hope you feel better soon, love you Amanda! Trent and Cami's shirts so so cute!

Scott and Laura said...

We are so excited for you guys! Congratulations!

Bart and Krista said...

Congratulations! He's adorable. Amanda- you look amazing. (you too Steve!) He is just a beautiful baby boy. I wouldn't expect any less considering how darling your other two kiddos are.

Elizabeth said...

how adorable! Congratulations you guys! He's such a cutie!!

Brittany Stucki said...

Sadly I remember Trent when he was a baby, Oh how time flies. I love Steve's narrations!! I could feel the pain of a 15 inch head. Thanks Steve!! We are so up North next time you come NO MATTER what. Just let us know!

Jen and Bryan said...

CONGRATS!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that name. I wanted to use it but Carter won out and then we had only girls. :( And how fun to have Jessica's little Kate be so close in age. My boy cousin that is close in age to me is still one that I am closest too. Have fun and get some sleep. :)

Jes said...

WOW! Congratulations, McMinn's!!! What a beautiful, growing family you have! Amanda, hope you feel like your normal self soon - you look like you're just glowing! Miss you guys!

Krissy said...

Steve... Great job. You are such a good dad as well!!! I am so happy for this darling little family. I feel so bad that Amanda has been in some pain. You all must feel so blessed. Brock and Kate look the same size. They are so cute together. I think I need to come out and hold them and play with the others. Love you all!

Kelly said...

Congratulations! I couldn't be happier for you guys and can't wait to hold him! Todd's ready to get him on the team! Amanda - you are so tough! And Steve - you're great for seeing that!

Farley Family said...

Congrats!!!! You guys make CUTE kids!!! good luck being out numbered LOL!

Sherry Armstrong said...

This kid will be a football player, or whatever he wants due to his size I don't think anyone will mess with him! He is darling and I can't wait to see him. Love you all, Grandma Sherry

Burnhams said...

WOW! He is huge!!! Congratulations guys! We love you

Janae said...

Steve - we need to hear from you on the blog more often! You did a great post! And I'm loving all the praise you gave to Amanda. She is an amazing person all around! Brock is so adorable and definitely looks like Trent as a newborn. We are so happy for your family 5! Love you guys!

Christine said...

Yeah Amanda you did it! So happy little or should i say BIG B-Rock (love that!) is here! YOu guys are the cutest family of 5 ever! And ditto on nae-nae's comment about Steve's post...its always so fun to hear from the husbands. We wish so much we could fly down south to see you but hope your doing well. Love ya!

KatieB said...

so happy for you! hope your recovery is swift!

taylor and laney said...

Almost had an 09-09-09 baby. Now that could have only made it better.

Belles and Books said...

Super McMinn's!! Congratulations...Brock is such an adorable boy!! I think that Camryn has met her match :) I know Trent will LOVE having a brother. Keep up all of that great work! Y'all are champs!

Matt and Jennae Porter said...

Ahhhh he's so cute. Do I HAVE to wait until next year to fly out there and see him? We miss you all like crazy. Glad he is here safe, and Amanda hope you are doing better. xoxo