Owen
November 2000

Owen finally arrived!

Daddy and Mommy after 19 hours of labor, getting ready to go for the c-section

Daddy is dressed in hospital scrubs so he can go into the Operating Room with Rosemary.

It's a boy! Lisa the midwife and proud Daddy after the operation.

Daddy gives Owen to Rosemary for the first time in the recovery room.

Mommy is so happy she cries.

Lisa helps Owen nurse for the very first time. He's about half an hour old here.

Mommy snuggles Owen in the recovery room.

The proud family after a LONG day.

Owen had to stay in the warmer for a while.

Owen's footprints

Owen and Mommy in Bryn Mawr Hospital. Owen is less than one day old.

Grandmom is happy to meet Owen.

Grandmom, Daddy and Danny visit Owen in the hospital.

Uncle Michael is holding his new nephew.

The Birth Center put out the "It's a Boy" sign for Owen.

It's A Boy!

Daddy and Mommy holding Owen in the hospital. Rosemary is happy to be out of bed!

Rosemary and the "boys" -- Grumps, Owen, and Daddy

Proud grandparents Gran and Grumps!

Grumps and Gran can't believe how quiet Owen is. Grumps said he was more placid in his short visit than Rosemary had been her whole babyhood.

Home from the hospital! Owen's head is healing well from all the damage during labor.

Daddy and Owen have a nap in the recliner.

Owen likes to curl up in a tiny little ball.

Owen loves to be held by Daddy.

Owen in his car seat on the way to the pediatrician, where he got a good report.

Daddy and Owen have a conversation.

Willow came home from Grandmom's and is happy to see Rosemary again!

Owen is a happy baby!

Jack sniffs Owen in Uncle Michael's arms.

Uncle Michael thinks Owen is a good baby.

Mommy and Owen are getting the hang of nursing.

Uncle Michael and Owen watched the Eagles win today.

Gran held Owen in his sling and read to him while Mommy took a nap.

We hung a sign outside to tell everyone Owen is here!

Willow checks out the new addition to the family.

Woof!

Daddy and Mommy love to hold and cuddle Owen.

Owen and Daddy check their e-mail.

Daddy wears Owen in the sling.

Uncle Michael holds our number one baby, Willow. Gran holds our OTHER number one baby, Owen.

Mommy and Daddy are so proud!

Grandmom admires how cute Owen is.

Uncle Christopher meets his nephew for the first time.

Willow wants Uncle Chris to pay attention to her instead!

Grandmom and Christopher hold our two babies.

Owen cries when Grandmom changes his diaper.

Owen cuddles right up to Uncle Chris.

Grandmom shows Mommy how to snuggle Owen.

Grandmom and her boys: Uncle Chris, Owen, and Daddy.

The Speno family!

Grandmom and Daddy comfort Owen when he fusses.

Mommy and Owen take a nap on the couch.

Daddy and Willow have playtime with Owen.

Mommy updates Owen's web site.

Owen fell asleep in his cozy sling.

Gran reads Owen to Owen. The second grades at Haddonfield Friends School gave Owen the book with his name.

Our little Pumpkin!

Bundled up for a walk in the stroller.

Gran walked with Owen all around the neighborhood.

Grandpop admires his first grandson.

Three generations of Speno men.

Grandmom and Owen play with Willow.

Mommy loves to cuddle with Owen

Owen has a nap in Daddy's arms.

Mommy and Owen snuggle in the autumn sunlight.

Bonnie and Bob Flanagan came to visit Owen.

Bob says "I remember when David was this tiny."

David says "Motor in the diaper!"

Grumps enjoyed sitting in the rocker with Owen while everyone else worked in the kitchen.

Uncle Michael and Jack hung out by the fireplace.

The turkey was much bigger than Owen!

Mommy and Daddy worked together to make the turkey. John brined it the night before and Rosemary basted it every half hour.

Uncle Michael built a beautiful fire in the fireplace.

The table was set! Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, olives, and mushrooms. Mmmmm!

The turkey was perfectly done! We followed the traditional MacSpeno family recipe.

Mommy is soooooooooooo tired at the end of the day.

Daniel (First Cousin Once Removed) holds Owen.

Paul (also First Cousin Once Removed) holds Owen too. Paul had never "held a person" before.

Grand Aunt Mollie admires Owen.

The once-removed cousins enjoy playing with Owen.

All four cousins plus Owen!

Mommy and Owen are dancing.

We went to a party at Joe and Lisa's house. Owen seemed to like Neil very much.

Russell woke up long enough to hold Owen for a few minutes.

Ake-Owen, the world's youngest sumo wrestler.

Owen is very sweet when he is sleeping.

Daddy helps get Owen ready for bed.

Mommy and Owen snuggle in bed.

Owen in dreamland.

A daddy's-eye view of the changing table.

Look what we found in the kitchen drawer!

Cathy came to visit Owen today.

Cathy came bearing gifts, including this stuffed beagle!

Owen had his first bath in the bathtub. He liked it!

Owen enjoyed playing in the warm water.

Owen gets dried off in his towel.

We visited the Merck team at a meeting at the Franklin Institute. Robin and Owen were introduced.

Owen cuddled right up to Lea.

Pat said "He's so big!"

Matthew and Owen enjoy meeting each other.

Back at home, our crazy dog took a nap on the end table. How did she get the pillow there?