Good morning!!!!

[toppop52]

Today at 00:10 CET my wife gave birth to our daughter Gloria. A bit different than previous births-- the last two we waited for the water to break to get in the car and head to the city. This time her water didn't break, or more, it did break coincidentally with the baby coming out. The upside is we didn't have to get in the car at all, downside is that my wife finds the car is actually better for delivering babies than the living room-- somehow, more firm places to grab on to in the car is a plus when in labor.

A couple of days ago my in-laws came out, and my father in law and I pruned some fruit trees and took down some unproductive ones to make more space and light in our garden. Huge pile of branches that needs to be chipped now.

Congratulations!

 

[ronjhall]

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Andrew. I think pictures of Gloria are allowed on TBN.

 

[Ed of all trades]

Freedom, COOL, glad mom and daughter are doing well. Ed

 

[freedomlives]

I think there is a subforum specifically for such photos, but today we just took snapshots, and I think my wife wouldn't want those imperfect photos posted. Tomorrow we'll get a good photo of her.

 

[Peter 315]

:applause: congrats on the new baby.

 

[toppop52]

“
Randy- Great job with the pork chops. They are easy to cook; but really difficult to cook well. I only cook boneless loin pork chops that I/are cut from the loin roast and then brine before I stuff them. It reads like you and Ellen's comfort level is increasing. Congratulations and good luck with developments.”

These chops were boneless and 1” thick, rubbed in EVOO and sea salt, course black pepper, onion powder and paprika. 18 minutes at 400° got them to 155 degrees inside, they would cut with a fork.

And yes we are becoming quite close, thanks for the well wishes.

Congrats on the fur buddy!

 

[jbrumberg]

Andrew- Congratulations to you, your wife, new daughter, and the rest of your family. I wish you all have many healthy and happy years together.- J

 

[Bird]

I think there is a subforum specifically for such photos, but today we just took snapshots, and I think my wife wouldn't want those imperfect photos posted. Tomorrow we'll get a good photo of her.

Congratulations, and tell her we don't require that she and that baby be dressed up for a night on the town to post pictures.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Thanks for anniversary well wishes, shared them with my wife.

Congrats on the baby freedomlives.

 

[hawkeye08]

Congrats on new baby, sounds like mama and baby are doing fine..