after 16 wonderful years, I am a proper dad!

10 years ago

Hi guys,

The little boy (8 pounds) born 6am this morning, pic taken about 15 -20 min later. He is a little early, but healthy and all is well with everyone concerned.

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Beachplants
Original Author
10 years ago
Little later...
rosemariero
10 years ago

or she did it...or you both...er, well...you know!!

Glad to hear he's healthy, good weight & all is well! Enjoy with your new succulent one!!
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averil
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Aww. he is gorgeous!!. You both must be so proud. Congrats to you both and welcome to the brand new little fellow
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Beachplants
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10 years ago
Thanks yes he announced his intentions around 2am last night. Hopefully in time another succulent addict...hehe
cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
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Big Daddy with Babybrmmma - congrats to all of you involved!
oldstumpy1 Long Island ny
10 years ago
Little Treasures of Life

RICHARD
hijole
10 years ago
Congratulations!!! Beachplants! what a wonderful blessing to your lives and home.

Baby looks full term and as perfect as ever.

Greg
ssk22 Ohio 5b
10 years ago
Rian,
Congratulation to you and your wife. He's precious.

Sharon
stephanie_kay
10 years ago
Congratulation's to your wife and you! He is beautiful!
Laura Robichaud
10 years ago
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Beachplants
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10 years ago
Thanks to all! All I keep saying is that we feel very blessed. And Richard, you are right, definitely a little treasure of life.
thisisme
10 years ago
Congratulations Mr. and Ms. Beachplants. Mine have all been adults for some time now. Trust me when I say this. Your lives will never be the same again.
nat_lia
10 years ago
Congratulations to you and your wife :) It's a great blessing for your family.
He is so precious and perfect.

Natalia
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
10 years ago
Congratulations to new mom and dad. And to a georgeous baby boy - new member of GW family?! I am very happy for you and your wife, Rian.

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cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
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Within a year Ryan should have him answering jade questions (the simple ones first, of course).
123Greta
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Yay!! He is PERFECT! Congrats!! (:
emerald1951
10 years ago
He's so handsome....BIG CONGRATS ........
cactusmcharris, interior BC Z4/5
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I say, put him next to a wrinkled, blushed-red Cono, and tell me he isn't more handsome than it!
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Congratulations to you! What a perfect baby. Paula
Beachplants
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10 years ago
Hi guys...mad few days...mom and baby doing well, coming home tomorrow...dad lost house keys, and run around like a mad man.

I really appreciate all the wishes! He is a beauty and so is his mom. I am a proud dad. Jeff, I will work on it, lets see, but yes nothing beats that little face. Amazing how you can love someone so deeply, without even knowing him, from that first whee...stirs the soul in a great way.

Thanks again everyone!
notolover
10 years ago
Oh what I nice suprise to come here and see a gorgeous "human baby" rather than a spikey plant baby. There really is no comparison is there? :-)

Best wishes to you and yours on such a blessed, wonderful event!
Beachplants
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10 years ago
Thanks..and he is coming home tomorrow!!
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10 years ago
Congratulations (belatedly) & here's wishing all goes blissfully well for you & your Wonderful New Family!!
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10 years ago
Use a very well-draining potty mix.

Mazel tov!
hanzrobo
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Congrats, Rian! I'm so happy for you:)

Remember to feed and water. I know what X said, but these ones need moisture control or it can get messy.
Beachplants
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10 years ago
Thanks Karen, X is right, well drained...lol love that.

Hehe, Thanks Ryan.
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10 years ago
Gorgeous baby
aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
10 years ago
Congratulations to both of you, he's a handsome little fellow.

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marguerite_gw Zone 9a
10 years ago
Beautiful ! Many blessings on the three of you.
Beachplants
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10 years ago
thanks guys - he is now home...sleeping not so much...hehe
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
10 years ago
Ryan

We expect regular photo updates of new pup...
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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It will be exhausting. What is sleep anyway? LOL!

I've never been so tired after our little Katie came along. But it does get better.

Hopefully you have some family nearby to help once in a while? We didn't!

Now I have a little potting buddy who loves to plant seeds and help me pot up plants!

after 16 wonderful years, I am a proper dad!

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