Another Little Rippens

Introducing Owen Kato Rippens. Born 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008, at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo.

Obligatory baby stats: 6 lbs. 12 oz., 19.75 inches.



Grace, our hero.



The updated family portrait.




We're grateful to Opa and Lola, who, at a moment's notice, dropped everything in South Pasadena and broke speed limits in four counties to keep Rilo company while his little bro made his way into the world.



Big Brother giving O the secret handshake.




Safe and sound at home on Owen's second day.


And finally, a dramatic reenactment of the 'pushing phase.'