Saturday, May 3, 2008

It's a boy!!!

I'm most pleased and proud to announce that Thomas (and his family!) welcomed a beautiful baby brother into our family yesterday afternoon at 4:58 pm. His name is Parker (his middle name is my maiden name...and Parker is a family name from my father's side, by the way. Please forgive me for wanting to stay a bit more anonymous on this "public" site.).

Parker came into this world weighing a surprising 8 pounds, 8 ounces (4 ounces more than his brother), and 20 1/4 inches long (1 inch shorter than his brother!). He seems perfectly healthy and so far he has been a perfect little baby. Thomas has been the best big brother in the short time he has spent with Parker and he has been so loving too, which has warmed my heart. I hope to get some better pictures of Parker today, but until then, here's the best of what I have!



A little Budda face...


Thomas meets his baby brother...




Parker was very nice and brought a car to give to Thomas. He was most pleased...





Hopefully I'll be back with more pictures later today (though my connection from this room is not the best). Many thanks for all of your support and prayers that have helped us reach this happy occasion.

3 comments:

Nancy said...

YEAH!!! Congratulations on your newest blessing!! Two boys -welcome to the club. It's a fun one. Can't wait to meet Parker.

Taryn said...

I am so thrilled and I cannot wait to meet Parker. You look fantastic. Please call if you need anything. Donna has volunteered to keep Thomas too next week if he needs an outing.

Caroline said...

He is beautiful!!!! Brothers! That is so exciting. Thomas is going to be wonderful and they are both so lucky to have you as their mommy!! Congratulations :)