Monday, July 11, 2011

baby Banks is here!

The first baby in our family. 
The first boy in our family. 

Meet Banks.
A week late, big boy Banks finally decided to join the party late last night. 
He weighs over 9lbs, has huge hands, feathers for hair, and loves sucking on that bottom lip. 

I think I cried more than anyone else last night. 
I cried when Michael said, "I'm a dad!"
I cried when we wheeled Banks around in his little tote tray for Sarah to see his face.
I've cried twice while putting this post together. 

I almost cried when we discovered how yummy and cheap the hospital's cafe was at 10pm. 
But sometimes you just gotta hold it together. 

The only thing that could top this will be our own little cryings- or, in Banks' case, little lip suckings. 

I need a tissue. 

47 comments:

Jaimie said...

He's precious! :)

Eliza said...

SOOOOOOOOOO darling! Congrats to one and all!

Bethany G said...

He is so so adorable. Oh my goodness. I just love babies

jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...

he is adorable! such a sweet baby. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

Kailey said...

oh wow he is just adorable! Love the name!

Caitlin said...

Awww baaaabeee! So cute! Congrats auntie, hope you will be seeing some of your own soon :)

vintch said...

so adorable! what is it about babies, ANY baby, making me cry? they just do. because they are simply beautiful.

Gentri said...

hahaha! Laughed out loud at the cafe part. :) He is such a sweetheart! AW! We got our family's first boy almost 3 years ago (my nephew) and I love him so much!

Jessica Holly said...

Oh my precious.

Mrs. Biscuit said...

He's so darling! Congrats on being an Auntie!

Megan and Justin said...

oh my goodness! he is adorable! My sis-in-law had a baby last month and it was the first baby on both sides. I call him the golden child! we are all obsessed with him so I know how you feel and I have definitely shed a few tears in my day :)

A+J said...

awww he is just perfect!!

Unknown said...

congrats auntie!! he is precious!

Unknown said...

I am so so happy for you two. I can't even describe it with words. Will be praying for your family :-)

Laynah said...

How darling! Congratulations!

leah jean said...

aww he's so cute! congratulations.
i found your blog the other day and i kind of sort of love it! i hope you get your own little cryings on the way soon :)

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little said...

such a cute little guy!!

love, little.

Tracy said...

awwwww he is a gem! congrats to your family.. we are a family of three girls so if brad and i have the first boy it's going to be just awesome.

so happy for you and yours. <3

Nicole Marie said...

oh sweet sweet baby

Jess said...

breathtaking xoxo

Megan said...

uggggggggggggggggggggh he is soooooooooooooo cute.

Jenna @ LaFemmeLaFanciful.com said...

I teared up just reading this post!

Congratulations! He is such a beautiful baby. I love all of his hair! And the pictures you took are absolutely wonderful!!

Swirls of Happy said...

Nothing better in this world than a little angel. Oh my goodness, is so perfect!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, auntie! :) He is precious.

Megan said...

Oh he is gorgeous! May he bring joy to your family and may your sister have a lot of peaceful evenings ;)

Miriam Lusk said...

AW! There is nothing more precious than a baby just a few hours old.

Unknown said...

what a stylish family!!
and the baby is sooo cute *.*

i'm trying to follow your blog but the google friend connect isn't appearing :(

http://laracaselli.blogspot.com/

Jenna said...

Aw, he's precious! Almost makes me wanna have another right now. NO I need to wait.

Congratualtions, Auntie!

Whim Wham Life said...

Oh Goodness: I need a tissue! He is an angel! xoxo

Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too said...

He is adorable! Congratulations to your family!

Elle Keeps Moving said...

such a sweet post. what a darling baby. congrats, auntie.

(and the hospital cafeteria comment had me laughing out loud.)

Jen said...

Banks is adorable! congrats on the cute addition to your family :-)

Kate said...

Awww what a cutie. Congrats Aunty!

Unknown said...

such a striking young man (and so young! ;) and look at all that hair! You will be the best aunt ever. :)

L!$@ said...

YAY!! Welcome to the wonderful world of being an aunty!! :D It is so much fun!! Congratulations to your sister! :D

Amanda said...

Just found your blog via Casey's blog, and I have to say that I'm in love with your blog (new follower, duh). Now it's time to get back to reading your blog.

Renée said...

He's beautiful! Congratulations!!!! :)

Anonymous said...

What a lovely blog and beautiful baby!

Megan said...

such a precious baby!! love the littles!

and p.s. your outfit is fantastic! :)

Unknown said...

YAY!! Congrats on becoming an Auntie!! He's gonna be such a big boy! :D

Kari said...

And then you made me cry...
(in a good way, of course).

Megan said...

Stopping by via the Wiegands :) Baby Banks is soooo cute! Love the pics of him sucking on his lower lip-how adorable!

mathistown said...

How perfect is he???

Anonymous said...

congrats on the new addition to the family! little ones are always fun to play with and then return to their mommies and daddies :-)

kimbirdy said...

yay! congrats auntie! to your whole family too.

Lita said...

I am new to your blog, but congratulations. He is so stinkin' cute and I'm lovin' the name :)

sarah nicole said...

I need a tissue too! He is so gorgeous - congratulations, Aunty Sam!

And I am absolutely going to lose it when I see yours. : )

xo,

Sarah