“Proof that Talia is a Cutie”

Here is a couple of shots of my new, baby niece, Talia Kayleigh Pena.

I thought five weeks early would mean "not yet fully formed," but that's not at all true. Her voice is a little weak (high pitched and quieter than some of the other babies in the maternity ward), but she's perfectly healthy and complete. And cute.

Sunday evening at the hospital, she slept on my chest like that (in the picture) for ninety minutes, and barely made a peep the whole time.