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I went to Indiana...and came home to this!!

11 years ago

I went to Indiana on the 18th of July for a driving vacation with my sister...We had a ball...but I was a day late arriving home and look what I missed!!

His name is Triston Riley Alexander..born July 29th...23 days early...hence my reason for missing the birth...they did fine without me here and my son and his wife are overjoyed and grandma even more so!!

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glenda_al
11 years ago
Congratulaltions!
Marilyn Sue McClintock
11 years ago
Congratulations Grandma! How much did he weigh? I am so happy for you all.

Sue
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liz
Original Author
11 years ago
he weighed 5lb 8 oz and 18 inches long...he's little...just like his Mommy and Daddy!!
Marilyn Sue McClintock
11 years ago
He weighed the same as Alyssa and she was a month and one day early. I don't recall how long she was. I see a lot of happy times ahead!

Sue
patti43
11 years ago
Aw, I can tell he's already melted your heart. I like his name. I guess because he's so bundled up, he looks bigger than his size. Glad they live close enough so you can spoil him rotten! Enjoy every minute.
gadgets
11 years ago
Congratulations to all!!! What a nice return home present.

Shirley
Georgysmom
11 years ago
WOW! What a nice surprise. Congratulations to all and welcome to Triston.
minnie_tx
11 years ago
Congratulations Grandma!
ronf_gw
11 years ago
Congratulations!!
kayjones
11 years ago
Oh, Liz - he's GORGEOUS! Congratulations to all of you!!!!
sheilajoyce_gw
11 years ago
I have read that the last month of pregnancy, a baby puts on 1/2 pound a week, so do the math. He sure has chubby cheeks!
susanjf_gw
11 years ago
liz, 5lbs 8oz isn't bad...bet he gets to go home with mom and dad...congrats! oh..btw have an older gf for him, lol..our last dgd, is 7 months!
wanda_va
11 years ago
Congratulations! He is a beautiful baby.
lydia1959
11 years ago
Congrats Liz!! He is a beautiful baby. I love the look on your son's face - total AWE!
liz
Original Author
11 years ago
He got to come home with Mommy and Daddy on Tuesday morning...they don't keep them very long nowdays...He's doing great!

This was at dinner last night...celebrating my son's 21st birthday!!
donna_loomis
11 years ago
Congratulations! What a cutie pie and I love his name.
juellie1962
11 years ago
Welcome to the world Triston! And congrats to Grandma - is this your first?
gemini40
11 years ago
Congratulations Liz... what a cutie he is. Looking forward to seeing his pics as he gets bigger. Love the name as well.

June
Toni S
11 years ago
Very exciting! Congratulations to you and your family, Liz.
jannie
11 years ago
Congratulations to All!
lindaohnowga
11 years ago
Congrats Liz on your first grandchild.
nodakgal
11 years ago
Geepers Liz!!
You are blessed!!

Congratulations! He is perfect!
kacram
11 years ago
yea! congratulations!

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