Declan Cade Flynn
Posted on August 11, 2009 | Posted in: Kids
My wife went into labor Saturday night at 12:30am and I got the call as I was finishing up a wedding in Napa. The airports were closed and I was a 9hr drive away. I almost borrowed a car but figured that would be too dangerous after realizing how tired I already was. I ended up catching an early flight and making it to the birth in time. Lindsay was in labor for 17 hours!! One of the most amazing, incredible experiences I’ve been through. Straight after the birth, the doctor put baby Declan right on mom’s chest. Lindsay and I caught eyes and at the same time, tears started flowing. Such a special moment. We’re finally home and I now have internet to post. I know Lindsay’s family back in Colorado is dying to see some of these shots.
I literally started crying as I went back through these photos. He is so stinking cute!!!
I shot this photo this morning. He just got done feeding and was sitting up leaning into my hand with his little arms around my wrist. It was the sweetest moment and had to snap a photo!
I love this shot. This was as the nurse measured Declan’s length. He was exactly 20 inches!
Our friend Andrea grabbed my camera and snapped some great photos of the actual delivery since I was an active participant. This was the moment Declan was first put on Mom’s chest and I shot a few on film with my Mamiya.
This was literally straight from birth, then mom’s chest to get wiped down and weighed. It already feels like he’s changed so much.
And a shot with Declan and my two brothers!! LOVE this one.
Thanks For Commenting!
HOW WONDERFUL!!!! Doug, Sirls, and I are so happy for you guys! Can’t wait to meet him. Thanks for sharing all these moments with us!
Michael and Linda AlexanderBraedon and Lindsay,
Congratulations on the birth of Declan!! He is SO cute!!!!! Braedon, wish we had known your circumstances. You could have hung out at our place in SF while you waited for your flight! We are only 15-20 mins from SFO.
May God bless you with great JOY as you begin another new chapter of your lives!
It was great to see you at Andrea and Toms’ wedding! What fun!!!
Braedon, we love keeping up with your wedding shoots! Beautiful photos!! We wish you great success!
Love and Blessings,
anna kellyMichael and Linda
dear brady,
brett Craigcongratulations of the arrival of your beautiful son. all the best to you, lindsay and declan.
anna kelly (leah’s new mother in law!)
Brady and Lindsey,
MallorySuch a cute baby!!!!!!!!! Such a blessing..
xoxobrett and earle
not only is that baby the CUTEST thing ever! the mommmyy looks incrediable! congrats!!
Mallorynot only is that baby the CUTEST
anne nunn photographerscongratulations! Our little boy is 3 weeks old. He is our 5th child, and it is still a miracle every time.:) Enjoy every minute. It goes fast!
melissa pearceCongratulations! How precious! And Lindsay looks amazing! How do you pronounce “Declan”? and what does it mean?
shannonwhat a beautiful baby! newborns usually all look the same and tend to lack personality, but this little guy is so precious and already so full of life.. congratulations on your new baby boy
Stephanie RoseBeautiful family. Congrats! You must be a proud daddy!
Love your photos.
Lisa McBeanAbsolutely gorgeous!
Chris HIllBoth baby & mama!!
Congrats Lindsay & Brady
Congrats Dad! Lindsay, you’re amazing! Enjoy the peace these next few days.
Melody @ Sweet & Saucy ShopThese photos are so adorable! He is the cutest little thing!
Ali EvensonI love this post, nearly made me cry. seriously amazing shots so full of emotion. Great job! and congrats he’s beautiful!
Gail MessengerYour baby is beautiful! All the best to you and Lindsay! Enjoy everyday as the time goes by so fast! One question…does he have his own surfboard yet?
JoannaCongrats!
Your wife and lil boy are adorable.
WhitneySoooo gorgeous!! Everyone!! How beautiful was your wife after being in labor for so long??! I am so happy for you and your whole family. Congratulations, and I can’t see the MANY more pictures to follow!
PatSo amazing! Didn’t hit me until I actually saw the kid. I’m in love. So happy for you two and can’t wait to watch him grow. How long until he’s ready for his first motorcycle ride with Uncle Pat? I can hardly wait
AlliLOVE THEM!!! Wish I was there with you all! He totally has Lindsay’s face on Brady’s body! He has flippers too, good for the ocean! I love the pic of the brothers too, so sweet!
gabriel.ryan.carlie is going to be so jealous that i stumbled across this post first
we are so stoked for you guys! obviously, God was up to something here, and it shows with the timing of lindsay’s labor, and you making it home in time. we can’t wait to join you both, as parents, in a few months… take lots of notes so you can share some pointers with carlie & i 
Emily Owenaaaagggghhh!!!!! little button is SO cute!!