new nephew!

I'm very pleased to announce that Jeff and I have a new nephew! Jeffrey Donald McKay was born at 12:43 a.m. this morning, much to the delight of parents Larkin and Rick, and weighed 9 lb 5 oz.

We drove up to Orangeville yesterday afternoon. Jeff's brother Case and Olivia, Ginny (Jeff's mom), JBR (Jeff's dad) and Brittany (Larkin's daughter) were at Ginny's house, passing the time until the big event. We drove to the hospital after dinner to visit briefly with Larkin and Rick. I brought my laptop, and Olivia and Brittany watched movies on it while we waited for news. When we found out it was likely going to be another few hours, we opted to go back to Ginny's and have naps. I fell asleep right away, vaguely aware of one of Ginny's cats licking my toes as I dozed off.

Rick called us shortly after midnight, and we drove back to the hospital. The girls were still groggy from being woken up, but still excited about the impending birth of their new brother/cousin (waiting room photo - Jeff is holding Brittany on the left, Case is holding Olivia on the right):





When the baby was born, we all stood or sat in the hallway just outside Larkin's hospital room, waiting for permission to be allowed inside, and being careful to stay out of the way of the doctors and nurses.

Here's Brittany's first glimpse of her new baby brother while he's being weighed:





When we were allowed in, Brittany immediately climbed into the bed with Larkin (who was fine and looked great) and started reading a picture book to her new brother. The hospital sights and commotion around her didn't seem to faze her; she was just happy to be back with Mommy. Rick looked tired but ecstatic.

Amazing how much has happened today, and it's not even 9 a.m. :-)

Many congratulations, Larkin and Rick!





Links/News:

One year ago, Sara had her piano recital.

Two years ago, I was home for Christmas from Philadelphia, having packed up my belongings in my Philly apartment, VERY eager for my move home in January.

Three years ago, I posted my typical daily schedule.

Four years ago, I celebrated Christmas with Allison and Jodi.

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Today's Blatherpics:

These were taken early this morning. Click on any photo to see a bigger version.