"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Thursday, December 29, 2016

It's a Boy!


The call we had been waiting for came on Wednesday morning
and soon  I had three very excited girls to keep me company 
as mom and dad drove off. 
For the ones waiting, it seemed like a long day,
but the time came when we too were finally on our way to the hospital
to meet him! 

Like a live baby doll to hold . . .
each one had to take their turn.
I'm sure Lacey has memories of other times already.
And I wonder if Teddy remembers almost two years back . . .
but for Jade this was a first big sister moment. 

And for us a first three generation photo of this kind!
Jack Benjamin was born to Ben and Kari Friesen
December 28th
4:31 PM
weighing 8 lbs, 11 oz

What joy and excitement one little guy can bring to a family!


20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on this latest addition to your family. I wish I could be a fly on the wall during some of the diapering experiences ahead but I am sure you will tell us about them. After 3 little princesses it will be very different having a little prince. I loved all the pics but especially the 3 generation and the family photo.

-Sharon

Rosella said...

Oh, how wonderful!!! Congratulations to all. He is so sweet and I love his name. What fun those three little girls will have .... Happy New Year to you all.

Bev K said...

Congratulations Papa and Mimi - and to Ben and Kari - a little boy to add spice to a family of girls. Welcome, Jack Benjamin.

Anita said...

Congratulations! Oh so very exciting! A truly wonderful Christmas present.
Blessings to you as you celebrate this wonderful time with family.

Pondside said...

Congratulations! What a wonderful Christmas present for the whole family!

ellen b. said...

Oh so wonderful! Hugs to all and hearty congratulations!

Marg said...

Congratulations on your Jack Benjamin. I think we've all been waiting for the safe arrival of this little newborn.

Julene said...

So beautiful!
Thank you for this post, Mom!
Oh to be there to meet little Jack!
Sending our love ...

Lorrie said...

Congratulations! A marvelous gift from God during Christmas!

Angharad said...

Nothing can bring as much joy as a new baby. He's gorgeous

Anonymous said...

That is so exciting! Enjoy all the snuggles of a new born.
Love and Hugs
Jennifer

Vicki said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful family. What an awesome blessing for the end of 2016.

Elsie said...

Congratulations to all!!! That boy will have a lot of little mothers doting on him :)

Unknown said...

Congratulations to you all!!! We are so happy that a "Friesen" boy has been added to our family. He surely will be spoiled by all!

Judy said...

Oh, what joy! So happy for the safe arrival of your new grandsonjust before the end of the year. Congratulations to all!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Anneliese and all. Have to smile at the littlest sister's contemplative visage: Who am I now?

Anonymous said...

^^ Me. Oops.

And I have to say, how welcome to see the name JACK. Such a good name with resonance and character, rolls off the tonue so well with "Benjamin".

Sharon

Julie said...

There is nothing sweeter! What a perfect addition to an already lovely family!
I know little Jack will be loved to bits and pieces ... and dare I say 'spoiled' ??
all good!

Lovella ♥ said...

Such sweet photos Anneliese. It will be such a joy to see dear little Jack grow to be a little brother and then eventually the one that the sisters look up to. Congratulations to you all!

Susan Uganecz said...

Love the photos Anneliese! Lovely to see your family expand once again and what a blessing ...a little boy! Congratulations to you all. So wonderful to have another new little baby to hug and love!