Thursday, June 26, 2008

Porter is Here!

After 19 hours of labor and an estimated 380 contractions, Porter is here!

On June 25th at 9am Cheri was induced at Alta View Hospital in Sandy, UT and at 4:09am on June 26th Porter was delivered by Dr. Layne Smith.

He weighs 8 lbs. 3 oz. is 19" long and his head is 38cm around. He has dark brown hair and a lot of it. Cheri thinks that he has Tim's lips and forehead. His nose looks more like Cheri's.

Mom and dad are still recovering from the long night. Mom more than dad for obvious reasons.

Congratulations to all of the new and repeat grandparents and great-grandparents in the family; as well as, all of the aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We know that your help and influence will play a huge part in raising this little guy. We finally get to cash in on some of that baby sitting equity that Cheri has accrued over the years.

Thank you to everyone that has been so generous with their time and gifts during Cheri's pregnancy. You have certainly helped our little guy get the best start possible. And ultimately, that is all we can hope to do. He will eventually have to live his own life and make his own decisions; we just have to hope that we have taught him the right things and given him the best opportunities to learn and grow.






9 comments:

The Newhard Family said...

Wow, what a baby. we have been waiting so long to see your beautiful little face. We love you and your mommy and daddy. we'll see you on Saturday.

Love grandma Newy

George & Cyndi said...

What a beautiful boy! Congratulations to Tim & Cheri on this little miracle from God. Congratulations also go out to my cousin Jerry & Linda for finally becoming grandparents. (Whew, this grandparenting stuff can be hard work!)
We send our love to everyone.
George & Cyndi (from far-far away, Florida)

Francine said...

The baby is beautiful!!!! Can't wait to come little Porter. Hope all is well. See you soon. -Adam

Francine said...

......Can't wait to come SEE little Porter.......
-Adam

Justin said...

Ha!! He looks a LOT like a little Tim. :) Congratulations you guys!!!

DE BABY IS BERY JES!!

Anonymous said...

Yeah!!!! Congratulations you guys! He is so cute!! Cheri you look so great. I have to agree with Justin, Porter is a little Tim. Congrats again. Can't wait to see the wee one!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Congrats, Congrats :)

Wow, he looks like Tim. I can't believe Tim's a dad, seems like you were born just yesterday. Now the Newhard name will go on, thank you.

Porter is very lucky to have the best parents ever, and most likely the largest family ever.
Can't wait to see you all.
Lots of love,
Uncle Tom & Aunt Kathy

The Mattson's said...

Cheri and Tim congrats he is so beautiful. i wish the best, i know that you will be great parents.

Treasure said...

Congatulations!! We are very excited for you!! He is so cute and I love all of his cute hair!!