Benjamin Alec finally graced us with his presence yesterday afternoon, following a 2-day long induced labor and subsequent C-section (phew!).� Mother, father and baby are all doing well despite their excruciating exhaustion.

Congrats to new parents, Sara and Shawn - you two were definitely troopers!� Ben clocked in at 8 lbs., 11 oz. and 21.5 inches long at 2 weeks late.

Now for a look at the handsome little fellow ...

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[caption id="attachment_1025" align="aligncenter" width="538" caption="Daddy Shawn with Son Ben"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1026" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="Uncle James (Officially!)"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1027" align="aligncenter" width="539" caption="Me and Little Ben"][/caption]

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Age Time: <1 day

Topics: birthday, Surprises, Announcements, cousin, nephew, uncle, newborn

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It's official - little Rus Gus has finally made his debut into the world!� The blond Russel Augusten Nutter was born this afternoon, breathing his first fresh breath of air at 2:26 p.m.� That's right, no more swimming around for the little guy.� And I must say, he's quite a handsome little guy at that.� Though Gus was born via an unexpected C section due to his breech position, the operation went smoothly and Adrienne, Mac and the Gusbuster are all happy and well.

Some stats:

Birthday: July 7, 2009

Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz.� (on 7/7!)

Length: 20.6 inches

Apgar Scores: 8 and 9 (same as Emmett's!)

I'm super excited to be an aunt, and I can tell Emmett is chomping at the bit for his new cousin to be his playmate as well.� Congrats, Mac and A!� Can't wait to meet the little trouble maker :)

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[caption id="attachment_890" align="aligncenter" width="604" caption="Gus and Adrienne "][/caption]

Gus Age Timer: 7 hours, 20 minutes

Topics: Surprises, Announcements, cousin, nephew, sister, breech, birth, C section, Gus, aunt

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