I knew if I told you I would write a series of posts, the baby would come! Wasn't that clever?
Welcome to little Desmond Andrew — 8 lbs., 11 oz.! On Friday Sukie's water broke early in the morning (but not that early — hooray for getting some sleep the night before!) and she was off to the hospital by 11. At half past noon he was born, this little sweetie, the caboose on the amazing grandchild train of 2015!
Now that it's nap time (can you see it in those sleepy eyes?), I am so happy to check in here and say that all is well. Sukie was quite efficient and feels good, Freddie is on top of the airplane situation when not napping (he can hear an airplane long before any of us can), and the Quack probably could use some sleep but is proud of his two boys. Habibti (moi) is glad that all of this didn't run into Thanksgiving and that dear Desmond is here safe and sound!
We will resume the Advent talks soon, don't worry!
Alexandra says
Desmond Andrew (great name!) looks so precious – congrats to all!
Robin says
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Congratulations! God bless you all!
Woman of the House says
Congratulations! So glad all is well and the new little one has arrived. He is a sweetie!
CMerie says
Congratulations Suki! What a beautiful baby boy! I’m so glad to hear all went well (and quickly!). God bless you.
briana says
What a beautiful blessing, Sukie and Quack!!!
Chiara says
Joy all around. Congratulations!!!
Annie says
Praise God for safe delivery and the timing that allowed you to be with them! I’m sure the whole family is grateful for your presence.
Rozy says
What an adorable little guy! Makes me baby hungry all over again. How many grands does that make? Such blessings you have to be grateful for this season. Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures.
Barbara says
What a gorgeous baby! Congratulations to all!
Tamara @ This Sacramental Life says
Congratulations!!
Terri says
Yay! Congratulations
Deirdre says
Yay! Congratulations
Lisa says
What a kissable little face he has!. So happy to hear this good news.
Jamie says
Precious! Best wishes all around.
corina says
Congratulations and welcome to the new little one! I’m glad that all went well! Wish you a speedy recovery,Sukie!
Leah says
Beautiful! So glad it went well…and quickly 😉
Lisa G. says
I’ve noticed that Suki has remarkable good-looking children! Bless the little fellow – something good that happened on Friday. Congratulations!
Nancy says
Congratulations to all!
Meredith says
Congratulations to you all! I had a baby on Friday, too… my 4th boy! God has given me so much more than I ever thought was possible. Enjoy your baby!
Sukie says
Congratulations, Meredith!
Sally says
Looking at that little face of a whole human being with a soul – isn’t it amazing… and isn’t God’s love so wonderful!! God Bless to you all!!
Sally from Ohio
Mary Lou says
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Beautiful family!
BK says
Congratulations! What a beautiful little boy! Your family is truly blessed.
How fun that you have a Desmond and a Molly in your family…. Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on brah, La la how the life goes on!
🙂
Lisa G. says
I had the same thought! 😀
Jenny says
Congratulations!
My second daughter was due Thanksgiving Day and I just knew the whole holiday would be ruined and I cried about having to eat Thanksgiving hospital food. However we made it through! Normal Thanksgiving. She was born the following week.
Marie says
Congratulations! What a beautiful family.
Karen says
Congratulations! What sweet boys!
Ona says
Aww…congratulations on the newest little! God bless him!
Margie says
Yeah! Congratulations !
Mrs. B. says
Congratulations to everyone! Babies are the best!! Freddy seems to find his little brother very interesting 🙂 Sukie, I hope you can now enjoy your husband’s company for a little, after the last tumultuous weeks….
Susan (DE) says
What a wonderful gift. What a sweet, sweet baby. Congratulations, and so happy for you!!
Susan
Stephanie says
Hooray! What a wonderful manifestation of God’s love and grace! Congratulations to Suki, the Quack, big brother Freddie, and the whole family ~ and welcome to the world, Baby Desmond! May God bless you all, and may you find much happiness as you enjoy these special early days as a family of four!
Joy in Alabama says
Yay for the new baby! And yay for Suki!! Hope the nursing and recovery go well!
Kimberlee says
Congratulations to all of you! Deo Gratias! He’s so beautiful, and you all look very happy together!
Julie says
Oh, what a darling! Congratulations to all the family!
Tarynkay says
What a beautiful baby! I love his name, too.
Anel says
While oohing and aahing over the beautiful baby photo’s and pretty, happy Suki, I couldn’t help noticing that she has 2 more fantastic cabinets in her pretty house! Freddy was sleep-standing with them in the back ground. Lovely. Enjoy this well deserved time with your husband and new baby and big brother, Suki!
Mary Ellen Barrett says
Suki looks radiant. I’m so happy for you all. Enjoy the babymoon and sweet little Desmond.
Clara says
Congratulations!!! What lovely little boys. Praying for a good recovery and rest for mom (Sukie). What a great name-Desmond Andrew!
Theresa Anne says
Congratulations on your precious bundle of joy! May God bless you all!
Clara says
Oh, and what a lovely quilt Desmond is resting on (I gave up trying figure out the correct lay vs lie… exasperated sigh).
Did you make that one Leila? Beautiful!! I like the turquoise and orange colors with the white.
elizabeth says
Ha ha–me too with lay/lie. There was a meme about changing a word in a sentence for not knowing how to spell it…nope, mine is changed often just as you did! Just had to comment as I thought I was the only person who does this. 😊
Clara says
Elizabeth, I’m glad I’m not the only one. 🙂
Sukie says
My dear friend Annie (who is also Rosie’s sister-in-law) made that quilt for our wedding! It was our guest book. If you look very closely, you can see notes and signatures on the plain muslin. I just love it.
elizabeth says
Joy, joy! Welcome Desmond and God’s blessings to all!!!!
Helena says
What a gorgeous little boy!
Helena says
Sorry, but in all of Sukie’s free time, I’d love to hear where the copper tea kettle and red pitcher came from featured in the last post but one … so lovely! and so real looking!
Sukie says
I got my kettle at an antiques mall in Virginia I wrote about it, actually! http://www.likemotherlikedaughter.org/2013/09/the-quack-and-i-spent-beautiful-week-in/
The red pitcher is from either TjMax or Marshalls. 🙂
NY Mom says
Congratulations! Desmond is sooo handsome – and that Freddy is a darling. Wishing you a quick recovery and all the best for happy days together!
Faith says
Congratulations!!! What a beautiful guy. And the mother!!! Look at that radiance. 🙂
Salomè says
Congratulations! What a darling!
Sukie is so beautiful.
All your daughters are indeed.
Those dark Middle Eastern eyes!!! I believe Mary had exactly same dark beautiful eyes 🙂
Aside my love to the Middle East; have you ever considered to give a baby Arabic name (middle one maybe)?