Wednesday, October 28, 2009

It's a boy!

Michael Julian Becker
Born at 12:52 AM on October 27th
7lb 13oz and 20.5"

The grace of Jesus has been poured upon our home once again! Praise the Lord.

Alicia and Michael did fabulously through the delivery. I was able to bring them both home to his excited siblings on the afternoon of the 27th. We were greeted by screams of joy from children and looks of relief from Alicia's parents who were exhausted from watching Michael's four siblings for a day and a half.

Here Michael is just a couple of hours after birth.





What a handsome little guy!



Here are the stars of the show moving from the delivery room into a regular room.





Michael gazes into the eyes of a dear friend visiting at the hospital



First introductions to the new Becker bro's trio.


Grandpa Julian "Sarg" saying hello to "Little Sarg" as he called him


Grandma is the first one who got to hold him when we arrived home which delighted both her and Michael.


The Becker kids with Mama and Grandma


Hannah is blessed to be a big sister once again!


We can't keep Wyatt from loving on him every time he walks by; it's so cute.


Jedidiah offered to not play too rough with Michael until he is bigger. Thanks Jedidiah. I'll hold you to that promise!


Jubilee is able to understand what it means to be a big sister. As soon as she saw him, she had to run and get her own "dolly". Praise the Lord she is able to experience this treat.

Hannah and Grandma made Michael a birthday cake to celebrate the day.

I praise the Lord for answered prayers, the Divinely appointed delivery and postpartum staff, the location for laboring just minutes from the hospital, the unselfish help of our beloved friends and the safety of both in delivery.

I am thankful to Jesus for my beautiful bride who is true to her blood-type, B+. She is so amazing and just shines in these times.

I am overwhelmed at God's goodness to bring us another healthy baby boy! Blessed be the name of the Lord! I have not been able to get that song out of my head since I first laid eyes on my new little Michael Julian Becker.