Announcing the arrival this morning, at 4:56 am, in Sacramento, California of Sebastian Rex Pinkerton. He came into this world weighing 7 lb. 3oz and measuring 18 and 1/2 inches. Everyone is doing well, just very tired, as his parents made a midnight dash to the hospital and his grandparents drove in the rain for 6 hours. We missed his arrival by a few hours since his mother had a 5 hour labor and delivery. His aunt Rachel is here from Santa Cruz as well, so we are looking forward to a family weekend, just waiting right now for Uncle Matt and Aunt Emily to come home from work to go back to the hospital.
Obviously I will have more to say about this absolutely wonderful addition to our lives, but to be honest, after a night without sleep, I am too tired to even type straight. I cannot thank you all enough for your comments, wishes and all around support. And we do thank our new darling for not arriving during Slow Bowl.
Here's a first look; I did ask his mother for permission to post his image out here on the 'net:
Comments (15)
Congrats, Marcia!
Posted by candi | February 6, 2009 4:24 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 16:24
Oh, Marcia, I am so happy for you! Your new little boy looks adorable!
Posted by nancyhol | February 6, 2009 5:40 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 17:40
Congratulations, Marcia and David! Your lives will never be the same. This little person has you wrapped around his little fingers already!
How lovely...
In any language, its all good!
Afrikaans - Ouma
Albania - Gjyshe
Basque - Amona
Belaruse - Babka
Bulgarian - Baba
Cebuano - Apohang
Croatian - Baba
Czech - Babicka
Danish - Bedstemoder
Dutch - Grootmoeder
Esperanto - Avino
Estonian - Vanaema
Finnish - Mummo
French - Grandmere
Gaelic - Seanmhair
German - Oma
Greek - Gigia
Hawaiian - Kupuna
Hungarian - Nagyanya
Indonesian - Nenek
Italian - Nonna
Latin - Avunculus
Latvian - Vecamate
Maltese - Nanna
Mapunzugun - Kuku
Maori - Kuia
Polish - Babka
Portuguese - Av
Romanian - Bunica
Sanskrit - Matrka
Slovak - Babicka
Slovenian - Stara Mama
Spanish - Abuela
Swahili - Bibi
Swedish - Farmor
Tagalog - Nuno
Tibetan - A Phyi
Turkish - Anneanne
Ukranian - Babusia
Urdu - Dadi
Yiddish - Bobe
Posted by Brenda | February 6, 2009 8:02 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 20:02
So happy for you! What a bundle of joy! You look perfect holding him.
Posted by Barb Cabot | February 6, 2009 9:44 PM
Posted on February 6, 2009 21:44
Hello Marcia and Dave,
I can only imagine your IMMENSE joy! May life be gentle and kind to the new baby...always!
Hugs to you and Dave...with every possible good wish.
Mary in Umbria
Posted by Mary Tacconi | February 7, 2009 1:45 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 01:45
Mazel Tov!
Posted by Kim | February 7, 2009 5:31 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 05:31
Welcome to the world, Sebastian!
Posted by Amy | February 7, 2009 7:11 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 07:11
Marcia & David,
Congratulations on becoming new grandparents!
How adorable he is.
Congratulations also go out to your daughter and son in law.
Every moment you can spend with him will be special.
Our little granddaughter is 3 months old now. How fast they grow and change.
Take lots of photos.
chiaro di luna
Posted by chiaro di luna | February 7, 2009 10:11 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 10:11
Hi Marcia, congratulations to all! Sebastian Rex is adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 7, 2009 10:35 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 10:35
Congrats on the new arrival. Enjoy!
Posted by sheri | February 7, 2009 4:31 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 16:31
Congratulations! I was a little worried at first with your previous post since I thought your grandchild was due this summer. Either I mixed you up with someone else or you are expecting two grandchildren. Beautiful photo!
Posted by girasoli | February 7, 2009 6:26 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 18:26
Ok, I think I have figured it out going back and reading the post about your son again. Wedding this summer, not another baby. With 26 blogs to read daily, can you blame my confusion?
Posted by girasoli | February 7, 2009 6:30 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 18:30
Marcia and Dave, congratulations! I can tell this is the beginning of a very very special relationship.
Posted by kaydee | February 8, 2009 6:41 AM
Posted on February 8, 2009 06:41
Oh, I love that photo. He is so beautiful! Congratulaions to you all.
Posted by Annie | February 9, 2009 6:44 AM
Posted on February 9, 2009 06:44
Congratulations Marcia!! What a gorgeous boy :) And I love his name, Sebastian Rex has such a cool ring to it!
Posted by Anne | February 11, 2009 6:36 PM
Posted on February 11, 2009 18:36