Saturday, January 2, 2010

Welcome To Mortality

This morning Jessica and Dan went to the hospital around 6:00 a.m. Jessica quickly had little Derek at about 9:00 a.m.

Both Jessica and Dan had a little breakfast waiting for Derek. Jessica's was liquid IV and Dan had a sandwich. I always had the cheese burger and fries.

Jessica did a great job and in a few pushes Derek begins his mortal journey. Jacob and Derek are very lucky to have two loving parents that are dedicated to their families. Lynne and I are so excited to have another grandchild.

Proud Papa! Holding his precious cargo. The life long commitment of raising kids truly is the only way we can understand our relationship with our earthly and Heavenly Parents. What a wonderful and challenging hands on laboratory experience. Don't forget that we are here for you when needed.
Whats up! Little Derek a wrapped up tight like a pupa !

Just a chilling !! Derek is taking a break from all the attention. He has beautiful color and unblemished skin. You did well Jessica !

Perhaps Derek has a little attitude. Ha!

Poor kids going to be poked and prodded for a little while and I am sure he will look forward to some peace and rest. Derek this is the first of many posts with you. Here is looking at you kid.

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for posting pictures! Congratulations to Jess and Dan. That is so exciting.

    Rich, I'm sad I didn't get to see you this past trip. Thanks for your sweet email.

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  2. Thanks for posting, but i have to correct you on something. That pic of me with the sandwich was actually taken well after the baby was born. That was around 11:30, the baby was born at 9:13. Sorry, but Jess wanted me to write this so people didn't think i was just eating while she was in labor.

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  3. HAHA!! Whatever DAN! You totally were eating while she was giving birth ;)

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