Keeping Up with The Arringtons: John "Huntley" Spell

One week ago today I got the call I had been anticipating over the last few weeks...Allison is in labor and Huntley will be arriving soon!! I was thrilled and sad at the same time as I quickly realized all flights from Nashville to RDU were booked on Sunday. So I quickly booked a flight for first thing Monday morning and waiting anxiously by the phone for updates from my parents. 10 hours later and numerous updates from mom and dad I got the call that he had been born. Allison was a trooper after pushing for nearly two hours and then having to have a C-section Huntley arrived safely. I got a few cell phone photos to hold me over until Monday morning and briefly was able to talk to my brother. went to bed happy but barely slept due to the excitement and anticipation of the next day. The next morning Troy and Grace drove me to the airport and Grace was asking 101 questions all the way there. My favorite question was "Mom, will Huntley be able to swim with me at the beach." I chuckled and said no. She quickly came back with, "I am sure granny can buy him some floaties like mine." The kid cracks me up!! I arrived at RDU about 10am and dad picked me up. After a quick pit stop at home, he took me to meet my nephew. Little did I know at that time, but I was the first family member to hold Huntley since he was in the special care nursery. Matt took me down and I got scrubbed in to met Huntley. Allison was already there nursing him and I must say, other than the birth of my own child, it was the best moment ever!! He was perfect!! The next 3 days were a blur as I spent most of my time loving on him and visiting with Matt and Allison as the began their new life as a family of three. Below are some photos, some are from what Matt took before I arrived and others that I took during my visit. ENJOY!!

First time as a family of THREE!!

This is going to one well documented baby! Because of the C-section and Huntley having to go to the Special Care nursery, this was the only look most of them got on Sunday night after he was born.

After being cleaned up a little

PUT ME BACK!!

Proud daddy

It was love at first sight for Aunt Heather

Already talking to him about Carolina basketball?

Matt changing his first diaper and it was a POOPIE one!

Proud grandpa

Matt and Spencer showing off the lovely gowns we all worn when we went in to the special care nursery.

Some of Matt and Allison's friends who visited on Monday evening. It was great to see them all.

Tuesday night Huntley was released from the special care nursery and was able to join Allison in her room. The grandparents quickly got out their phones to have a picture or two to carry around with them. No need for those old brag books these days!