It all started four years ago in Crete with a crazy party celebrating the wedding of Kelli and Brian. I had a blast and gained life long friends after shooting their big day. Fast forward to a few weeks ago. I am pulling into my driveway when I see a number pop up on my phone.

"Hi Kelli! Why are you calling me? OH WAIT WHY ARE YOU CALLING ME!"

I was expecting to see her two days later when she was suppose to be induced. I drove as fast as I could to her hospital in Lincoln. I got there and it was the waiting game. They were thinking midnight. Everything was progressing normally.

We talked about their wedding. We watched the only thing that was on the TV Tattoo Nightmares. Which actually turned out to be hilarious. We talked about the names they had chosen. Kelli and Brian did not find out the gender of the baby. It was going to be a surprise. Everyone was betting on a boy. Brian joked that it had to be a girl because the baby was late. 

"Lennon, for a girl, wow that is different. I love it!"

I was secretly hoping for a girl after that just for the cool name!

Midnight came and went and things just kind of stalled. All I could do was watch the contractions on the monitor and Kelli grip Brian's hand. I have always thought they should give women in labor the mouth guards that they give boxers in the ring.

Morning comes, doctor walks in, takes one look and says, "It's go time we are taking the baby now."

Brian scrubs in and I have to set my camera to settings he can manage. Only one person is allowed in the delivery room. As much as I think Kelli likes me I kinda knew it was gonna be Brian. So the only thing I can do is hand off my camera and wait. As Kelli is getting ready to be wheeled to surgery a John Lennon tribute flashes on the tv. It's got to be a sign!  We all look at each and are just like no way! 

An hour later I am let in as Baby Lennon is placed on Momma's chest. Brian who has been one of the easiest going guys I have every met is overwhelmed seeing the love of his life with their new baby girl, both ok and just releases his emotions. It will always be one of my favorite photos and I get emotional looking at.  Lennon Birth-260