Welcome to the World Lula!

8/18/08 12:38am

Little Lula made her grand entrance, finally! She kept us waiting, arriving over a week late, but she was well worth the wait. Aside from her shriveled feet (from staying in the "oven" too long) she is beautiful from head to toe. The doctor said she's perfect. I snapped picture after picture but spent so much time at the hospital I've only pulled a few of my favorites of Lula's first 12 hours. I'll be sure to get more up asap so all of you out of towner's can get a good look at her.

Congratulations to Mike and Ali on the birth of their amazing little girl and best wishes for days filled with laughter and nights filled with good rest (you're gonna need it!)
love you all!

New Life - Jaysn Joseph

Since my dear friend Jay told me that he and his better half, Krystal, were going to have a baby, I've been eagerly awaiting the little one's arrival. Last week I got the excited call from Jay. He was ecstatic and could barely catch his breath as he blurted out all the details. Happy, healthy, and beautiful; the baby was perfect. When I got to the hospital the next day Jay and Krystal were overcome with joy, and in complete awe of their new addition. As I held his precious little frame in my arms I was overwhelmed with hope that comes from new life; a little bundle of unlimited possibilities. I only finally let go to take a few snaps. Here's little Jaysn at 16 hours old.

safe in daddy's hands



proud grandpa

New beginnings are so amazing! Congratulations Jay & Krystal!

Michael Turned 2

It feels like just yesterday that my sister called to tell me to get on the next flight to NYC because the baby was coming fast. Of course I jumped from my desk and ran, literally, to catch the next flight. At the hospital we all waited anxiously, for little Michael Philip, my first nephew, to be born. Somehow two years have flown by since that beautiful day and I'm amazed at how much he's grown. With each visit he's bigger, smarter and full of boundless energy. Now he's busy. Busy playing cars and guitar. Busy running up and down the stairs; opening doors and closing them, and opening and closing, and, well, let's just say it's hard to keep up with him. He also learned how to say my name since he was last here. Is there anything sweeter than hearing that little voice calling your name? He's a little monster, as all little boys are, but he melts my heart and lights up everyone that's around him. I want to keep him the way he looks in these pictures, to freeze time and keep him a sweet little angel forever. Don't grow up too fast little one!

Mommy teaching him how to use bubbles

He might be a rock star someday. Look at him go!

He's a little guy

Learning guitar with papa

Being serious with grandma