Sweet big brother

I have to share this tender moment that Isaac and Mark shared this morning, as told to me by Molly.
I think you all know that Lance has already indoctrinated Isaac with all kinds of Star Wars stuff. Isaac knows that when the Star Wars music comes on, the movie will follow. It really messes him up when Lance plays a Star Wars CD and there is no movie on the TV.
Anyway back to my story. Mark was sleeping in his little jumper chair in their frontroom. Isaac took his little stuffed Chewbacca doll to Mark and set it on his chest. He then tried to put Mark's arm around Chewbacca, so he could hold it. And then Isaac put his water cup next to Mark also. (These 2 things are essentials for Isaac when he sleeps and he was sure that his little brother needed to sleep with them also).

Isaac is frightened by Mark. All of Isaac's other toys just sit quietly, but this Mark toy moves. Isaac will get brave and touch Mark and be close to him and then when Mark stretches or moves, Isaacs runs away. We all know that that will not last for very long.

Our New Arrival

I finally got my computer to cooperate and I was able to download a picture of our new arrival. I know all of you have been anxiously awaiting this moment.
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Don't YELL at me. It was a joke. This is our new car. The only pictures of Mark that I have available to me are the ones on Lance's blog. I may have to drive my new arrival to Reno so I can see and take pictures of Lance and Molly's new arrival.

Mark's stats

OK I have been given Mark's measurements. Our petite little guy weighed in at 9 lb 1 1/2 oz. He is 20 1/2 in long and was born at 9:41. And his name is Mark Hinckley Simmons.
Molly is doing very well. She even answered the phone an hour after the birth last night. She said that Lance was busy holding the baby.

Not much more for this grandma to report. We are just so happy that he is here and that everyone is doing so well. They plan to go home tomorrow.

My computer is having issues. Maybe 2 grandsons is too much of a load for my old computer. I'm still not able to upload Lance's pictures so I will just direct you to the right of the screen on my blog. Click on Isaac and Lance's blog will magically appear with baby pictures.

YIPPPEEE!!!! He's here

Well Mark FINALLY decided to make his grand appearance. He was born just before 10:00 PM July 15. They do not have a weight on him yet. And I am not waiting up any longer to find out details.
I called about an hour after Mark was born and Molly answered the phone, so I think she is doing fine. And she had had something to eat so she was happy. She said that Lance was busy holding Mark.
I tried to upload the picture that Lance posted but I'm experiencing technical difficulties go to Isaac's blog listed here to see pictures.
Look for more details later.

Still Waiting

Well I made a trip to Reno. Stayed there for 10 days and decided that I had better come home so Molly could have her baby. It is Molly's parents turn to be on the baby watch.

The baby appears to be healthy, just not ready for the mean, cruel world yet. Don't know that I blame him for that. They are going to induce Molly tomorrow. Soooooooooooo................hopefully tomorrow I should have good news for everyone from Reno.

I do have fantastic news from SLC. Jami was taken off her ventilator today. They didn't plan to cap it off until Thur but some things came up today and they decided to just let her go without it. Last I heard she was doing very well. And if things keep progressing well, she will be home before too long.

Still Waiting

Just a quick note to all my loyal fans. That makes about 2 of you. We are STILL on baby watch here. We are all anxious to get the show on the road but Molly is the MOST ready. Now we just have to convince Mark that he wants to appear.

I hope that next time I write I will have new baby pictures.