Our beautiful daughter has arrived. Here are some pictures to hold you over. She was born at 10:43PM and weighed in at a mere eight and a half pounds.
Rachel was a little purple to start, but pinked up quickly. A full head of curly hair, and has already had her first meal. Mom was a little beat up along the way (about like last time), but is in good spirits and is snuggling with our little girl (who apparently has decided to round out her dinner with dessert).

January 18th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Congratulations, guys! She’s a beauty!
Welcome to the world, Rachel… you’ll find it’s a great place, and you’re surrounded by a very loving family.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Rachel! You have wonderful parents, and a fabulous big brother!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:45 am
NOW we can go to sleep! (Just kidding, but it was great to get the news before bed!)
January 18th, 2010 at 5:53 am
Congratulations! Good job Kristin and welcome, Rachel.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Congrats to you all!! Thrilled that she was born on Gpa’s bday.. Gma will be so teary!
Love you all!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 11:20 am
SO beautiful!!! Congrats Kristin & Chris and big bro Nate
Cannot wait to meet her and see more pics!!!!
January 18th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Congrats! Let the dual-child adventure commence!
Nate, you are now officially a big brother. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility.
January 18th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just got the news! Congrats to you all. She is beautiful.
January 18th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
I’ll add my best wishes to the list as well. Congratulations!
January 19th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Congratulations to you three, grandparents and all…!
January 19th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Congratulations on your newborn. You both must be very excited (and very tired)!
January 19th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Congratulations to your ever-growing family
January 19th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Wow! Congratulations. welcome to a family where bad astronomy, strange observations, butterflies and most importantly a love of life are noted. I am happy for you guys, enjoy the time celebrating life at home.
January 20th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Congratulations Schierer family! Those are wonderful days when a baby first comes into you life. Hmmm, she looks tired….