Baby Zachariah

For the last 9 months we've been following the progress of our friends Krimp and Dima and the growing bump in Krimp's belly.  They're a great young couple and having their first baby overseas so far from family has got to be tough.  Even tougher is that Dima is being deployed for three months within the next short while (meaning days).  But the enthusiasm and excitement they share about the new addition to their family seems to outweigh any sadness about Dima's temporary departure.
On Tuesday, their waiting finally paid off and they were rewarded with a beautiful, healthy baby boy.  What was more exciting (for our family!) is that Stevie got to deliver him (via c-section) and I got to be in the operating room acting as photographer.  It was such a special privilege to be able to share such an intimate moment with them.  Thank you Krimp and Dima!  And it was extra special to see my hubby at work and in his element.  I am finally convinced that he is a "real" doctor. :)

Stevie in his "zone"

Baby Zachariah just minutes old.

Doc and Dad with the new bundle.

Two intelligent people trying to figure out how to put the mask on (Dima and me!)