Owen's first days: A photo essay

Dr. Gass holds the world's newest baby, Owen Andrew Shepherd

"Someone get this huge gob of goo out of my face!"

Mama's self portrait, w/ Owen

Grandma Shepherd bonds with her new grandbaby

Mommy and daddy happy — Owen, not so much
(photo by Rebecca P.)

A visit from Aunt Ellen
(Grandma and Grandpa Reitmeyer present but unseen)

Daddy's self-portrait w/ Owen

Squishface One

Happy dreams

Squishface Two