Denise and I received the ultimate Valentine’s Day present: a seven-pound, healthy baby girl. Ava arrived at 10:32 in the evening, and, good lord, there was no greater moment than watching her enter the world. Everyone immediately commented on her full head of hair. A photographer snapped some marvelous shots including one of me holding her tiny feet which I hope to post as soon as the CD arrives.
Thank you all for your kind e-mails, gifts, and posts.
48 comments:
Wow. Congratulations, folks!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to you both! What better Valentine could you have asked for?
And Ava, best wishes for a lifetime of happiness...
Congrabulations!
That is indeed a fantastic Valentine's day gift to have, to hold and to cherish for decades to come.
Here's my best for the whole family. Little Ava (lovely name) picked well when she chose you for parents. Enjoy the glow...
Evan/Chudney, Thank you, both.
Chris, Funny that Little d and I have never made a big deal out of Valentine's Day in the past. That will now happily change. I will mention what you said to Ava when she wakes up.
Amen, G. Thank you.
Kind words, Ron.
Congratulations. Welcome, Ava.
Thanks, Leah.
Congrats, again!
Congrats! Beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl!
I've been waiting for this post!! I love the name Ava, and she is sure to be a lovely, sweet little Charmer!
Congratulations to both of you!
Fantastic news David! My best to you, your wife, and litte Ava. Congrats!
Congratulations to you and your wife.
And try to catch some sleep whenever you can!
Awesome news, David. Congratulations to Denise and yourself! Ava is a lucky little girl!
Best wishes, my friend!
Fantastic news, David. Congratulations--wish you all the best and as many sleep-filled nights as possible!
Thanks again, Alec. Denise and I appreciated the post.
John, It seems to fit her perfectly.
Alyssa, Little Charmer she is. You should see this angel. So precious!
Thanks, Dan.
Garnett, No sleep tonight. I'm taking turns with Denise walking Ava around and around. I'm whispering my latest story to her that she seems to like.
Many thanks, David.
Chris, I've had like six hours in the last seventy-two. Ha. I'm off to a good start.
Many congrats, folks!
Congrats!
Congratulations!!! You've just stepped into a whole new world that will change your life forever. Give my best to your wife.
Congratulations to you and Denise! I am so happy for you and can't wait to see photos of little, beautiful Ava. Please tell Denise that I am thinking of her often and hoping that she is doing well. Love and hugs to all three of you!
Alan/Chad, Thank you, gentlemen.
Sandra, I told Denise and she said thank you with a smiley face. :)
Rebekah, BIG! smile from Denise when I read your comment to her. She said she will send more details soon.
Congrats!!
I'll take that virtual cigar, thanks!
Hurray! Wonderful news. Congrats to all involved!
Congrats to you and yours, David. As others have said, sleep when you can. But have a pen at the ready, too - sleep deprivation can conjure some crazy thoughts... might be a story in it!
Congratulations! Ava is a wonderful name.
Glenn, Yep, cigars to all! Gracias, amigo.
Charles, In between the long moments of waiting I was reading BITTER STEEL. So many thanks.
John, You ain't kidding. A story popped in the very following morning after complete exhaustion.
Thanks, Reb.
Big congratulations, David. Wonderful!!!
Congratulations! Ava is a lovely name and her birthday will be easy to remember. I'm looking forward to seeing the pix.
Congratulations to you both.
Congratulations! The journey begins. Maybe you can look forward to one day joining the grandparents' club!
Thank you, Austin.
Sarah, Thanks. And hopefully I will have the pic up sometime next week.
Thanks, Gary. And Denise and I appreciate the post.
Chap, I will as long as our little girl doesn't wait as long as we did. :)
That is such exciting news!! Congratulations to both you and Denise. May the three of you be sleeping through the night soon! And I love the name Ava. Funny thing, David, Patti and I were talking about you when I saw her last week. We were wondering when your baby was due. And, well, here's our answer! Congrats again!!!
Happy for you guys!
Felicitaciones!
Wow, you folks have certainly made Valentine's Day more difficult for the rest of us.... That sure beats flowers, chocolate, and champagne!
Here's wishing all manner of happiness to all three of you.
Momentous times. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all three.
Barrie, Two of my favorite people having dinner and thinking of me. That means a lot. And thank you for the well wishes from Denise and Ava as well.
Randy/Deka, Thank you, both.
Matt, You and Jen will get a letter later but many thanks for the Maine themed books. We have been gifted other McCloskey books and he is an early favorite of ours.
Thank you, Dave.
Congratulations - what a great Valentine's Day gift! Wishing the best for all of you...
Thanks so much, Laurie.
I'm looking forward to your next Ava posting and very impressed that you are managing an online presence at all. Sleep well?
Lots of family support and a good boss who is allowing me time off to bond with my little girl. But I am tired. We are up every few hours to feed her. Of course, she sleeps just fine. :)
Congratulations! I've never even met you but I'm so happy for you! The internet is kind of weird, isn't it? Anyway, you've had the best Valentine's Day present anyone can have!
Thanks, Rick. Many friends have reached out from the internet and we are very appreciative.
I'm late to the part but a hearty congrats my friend. May you enjoy the ride as much as I have.
I'm sure I will, Travis. Thank you.
Little budnles of joy, indeed. Congratulations. I expect you'll be having some sleepness nights soon. But it's worth it.
Thank you, Barbara.
(See my most recent post for the sleepless nights.)
A huge congratulations to both of you! May she grow up beautiful, strong, and may she take to the pen and keyboard like her father.
Very kind words, Cormac. Thank you.
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