Thursday, May 28, 2009

Welcome to the world

Mason Joseph, born May 24th at 5:01am, weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs 11.4 ounces. It wasn’t the easiest delivery but Mom and Mason are doing really well now.

075 Inducing was started and then stopped due to an overload of maternity patients requiring all available staff in the OR, so Emma was able to see Mommy and Daddy a couple of times before Mason was born. All she was interested in was Mommy’s food. Take a look.

023Sugar cookie. (Dessert first, you know).

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Grilled Cheese, mmm..yummy.

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And some O’s.

055 Holy cow….what kind of tub is this? I could play here all day.

083 And finally….Baby Brodder was here!

070He even brought Emma a present.

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A magnetic paper doll set to play with. What a smart brother. Starting things off on the right foot.

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And Emma gave Mason a present too. A cute little squeaky toy.

088 A very proud Papa and Grammy. (and Emma with more of Mommy's food).

101And the happy family at home!

The weather for our drive to and from Seattle was absolutely perfect. I couldn’t resist taking these two pics of Mt. Hood, right outside of Portland.

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And this is Mt. St. Helens, between Portland and Seattle.

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Mt. Rainier, southeast of Seattle. It was hard to get a good picture while travelling at 70 mph. (I sure hope that’s the speed limit in Washington LOL). It sure makes for a nice drive when you have such beautiful mountains to look at.

And… lastly, a couple more pics of Miss Emma playing at the park.

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So, Mason was well worth the wait and I’m excited to get back there in a couple of weeks to help out.

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45 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 28, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Congratulations! He's a big boy!

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  2. Hogan's AdventureMay 28, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Yahoo...great pictures, thank you for the update, we just couldn't stand it!! Get some rest Granny, you are gonna need it!!! xoxoxo Marsha and Patty...we are at work can you tell!!!!

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 28, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Congratulations. You are so blessed.

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  4. CarolMay 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Congratulations! YIPPEE! Miss Emma is as cute as she can be...Yes, make sure you get lots of rest before you head back...it's really different with 2...no rest for Grammy!

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  5. little acornsMay 28, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Welcome Mason! (& yea for Grandma & Grandpa!) The BEST things ARE worth waiting for!!! :o)
    We missed you at Market - but hey. . . He's waaaay more worth it!
    xo, Bren

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  6. Stina BlomgrenMay 28, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Welcomr to the world!!! Hugs from sweden to the happy family!!! :o)

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  7. KC QuilterMay 28, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Oh, congratulations!!!! Such beautiful grandchildren! Enjoy.

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  8. CrispyMay 28, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Awww how wonderful Anne!!! Daddy looked a little frazzeled at home LOL. Little Miss Emma is just adorable. Your pics of the mountains makes me homesick :o(

    Crispy

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  9. DebbieMay 28, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Congrats to the proud grandparents! What a beautiful baby boy and big sister, you should be very proud!

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  10. AnonymousMay 28, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    What a blessing Grand Children are! Congratulations!
    Love,
    C

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  11. JanetMay 28, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Babies make my heart melt, congratulations to the family, what a healthy weight!

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  12. MaryMay 28, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Oh, congratulations! The family pictures are wonderful! We just found out my daughter is pregnant again and we're thrilled. I've been wondering how everything went. Your family is beautiful!!!

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  13. DeniseMay 28, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Congratulations Anne! I've been wondering when he was going to make his appearance! So happy everyone is doing well!

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  14. basketsnprimsMay 28, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Congratulations, grammy! What beautiful photos & what a big baby boy.
    Pam

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  15. KimberlyMay 28, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Wonderful pictures! Congratulations to the beautiful family!

    ...and my first daughter was 10 lbs, 9oz... felt like she was coming out sideways!

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  16. Abby and StephanieMay 28, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Congratulations! What a big boy and of course, very cute. Thanks for the Mt. Hood pictures. I miss seeing it every day.

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  17. Jodi NelsonMay 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Hooray! Fun, fun, fun. What a cute family. You are going to have so much fun snugglin with that little one in a couple weeks.ooxx`jodi

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  18. DanielleMay 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Congratulations on your new grandson Mason! Big and handsome baby boy... Enjoy

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  19. strawberrycream39May 28, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Yaay! And I LOVE the name Mason (it happens to be my son's name!). What a lovely family and such a cute baby! Congrats!

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  20. SueMay 28, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Congrats! Babies are so great!

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  21. DawnMay 28, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    congratulations on your new little someone to love!!

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  22. DarleneMay 28, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Congratulations to you and yours! A beautiful family!

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  23. YvetteMay 28, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.

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  24. ThimbleannaMay 28, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Yipee! Congratulations!!! I LOVE that Mason brought his big sister a present!

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  25. PamKittyMorningMay 28, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I am so happy for all of you!! Congratulations and welcome baby Mason!

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  26. CarrieMay 28, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Congratulations Grandma! Mason is gorgeous ~ and so is Emma. Glad to see that everyone is happy, healthy and doing beautifully.

    We definitely missed you in Pittsburgh ~ and you better remember to bring lots of pictures the next time!

    Congratulations and keep the pictures coming. :)

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  27. LorraineMay 29, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Congratulations! Glad everything went well.....welcome little (well not so little!) Mason....Emma will be a great big sister I am sure...!

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  28. LoriMay 29, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Oh what wonderful news!!! The long wait really is over and everybody looks so beautiful and happy!!
    Congratulations to the family!!!

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  29. Something Nice and PrettyMay 29, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Chris, my last one, was 10lbs no wonder he was the last!!!
    Congrats to both of you!
    Rondell

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  30. SandyMay 29, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Congratulations to Everyone :)
    What a sweet baby boy and also little Miss Emma.

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  31. LibbyMay 29, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Welcome, little Mason *s* What a happy family!

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  32. KarenMay 29, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Congratulations on the birth of your new little guy! You have a nice family. I was looking at your pics and thought, that looks like around here, and see that yes, it was MT. St. Helens, etc. I'm in Clatskanie, which is between Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood, kinda sorta across the river from Longview.

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  33. KaarenMay 29, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Congratulations, Anne! What a gorgeous family.

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  34. MARCIEMay 29, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Congratulations to all. Everyone looks so happy! And even the mountains came out to say hello!

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  35. Debbie BusbyMay 31, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Congratulations!! The pics are so cute!!

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  36. KarenMay 31, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Congrats to you Nana Anne and Grandpa Cottons 'n Wool. What a beautiful family they are and hope everyone is adjusting well. I bet your anxious for your babysitting time.

    Hugs - Karen

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  37. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsJune 1, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Congrats to the Nana & Pappa. Emma is just so precious in her hospital poses, she had a terrific party bringing baby brodder into this world. The weather really gave you a beautiful trip, how long before its your turn to go help!! Mason is a precious one.

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  38. vickibellinoJune 1, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Congrats from one grammy to another! Another grandchild to spoil is always so much fun!

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  39. Carrie P.June 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Congratulations to all. Thanks for sharing all the joy with us.

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  40. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Congrats!!!! Woo Hoo...the day finally arrived. What a blessing!!

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  41. Rustic Country HandcraftsJune 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Congratulations! Beautiful family!

    Deb

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  42. dianneJune 1, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    aren't grandchildren just the absolute best??!! congratulations on your big baby grandson (he already outweighs my latest granddaughter by 3 pounds!)!!!

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  43. suzJune 2, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Congratulations - what a beautiful baby! and of course, Emma is totally darling!

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  44. susanJune 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    congrats to the wee family
    what an adorable baby, and such a sweet idea of having "him" give his sister a gift.
    the pix of the mtns are gorgeous

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  45. Red Geranium CottageJune 6, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    What a cute family Anne. The baby is precious and Miss Emma adorable. Does she eat when she's sleeping too? lolol
    Congrats on the new little one. It took long enough forhim to get here didnt it??
    Hugs

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