(Washington, D.C.)  Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and husband Brian Rodgers yesterday welcomed the arrival of their son Cole McMorris Rodgers. He was born at 3:14 a.m. on April 29, 2007 at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

“Brian and I are overjoyed by the birth of our son,” said McMorris Rodgers. “Although he arrived early, both the baby and I are doing well and recovering at the hospital. We look forward to soon being able to bring our son home.”

Cole was born four weeks premature. He weighed five pounds nine ounces and is currently in the neonatal intensive care unit to address minor complications.