Monday, December 19, 2011

He's Here!


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Birthday: December 19, 2011
Time: 5:02 am
Weight: 7 pounds 5 ounces
Length: 20 inches

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I will share more about our labor and delivery later, but I just had to hop online to share a couple pictures and to thank you all for your prayers!

The baby and I will be staying here at the hospital until Wednesday, so that they can continue to monitor him, due to the Group-B Strep, but so far he is doing wonderfully!

We are so thankful that our little guy arrived safely and very excited he will be celebrating his 1st Christmas with us this year!

Deo Gratias!

Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son of God was born of a most pure Virgin at a stable at midnight in Bethlehem in the piercing cold. At that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, to hear my prayers and grant my desires. (Mention your intentions here) Through Jesus Christ and His most Blessed Mother.

St. Andrew the Apostle, Pray for us!
St. Thomas Becket, Pray for us! 
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112 comments:

  1. RoxalineDecember 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    He is precious! Congrats y'all!

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  2. Hallie @ Moxie WifeDecember 19, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Congratulations! He is so beautiful! I'm so happy to hear that you are all doing so well! You both will be in my prayers.

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  3. MeganDecember 19, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    He is adorable! Hope you are able to get some well deserved rest. Congratulations to your enitre family with the arrival of your little Blessing.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Such a darling Christmas gift for your family! Congratulations!!

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  5. Grace HincapieDecember 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    What a beautiful boy. That name is wonderful!

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  6. KathleenDecember 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Congrats! Prayers and Blessings to you and your family! Merry Christmas!

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  7. TeresaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Oh, Congratulaions! He's a cute little guy! And it seems like he'll be a great thinker from the pictures!
    Teresa In Kansas

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  8. SheilaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    He is absolutely gorgeous! What a precious Christmas gift - God Bless you all!

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  9. KellyDecember 19, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    He's so beautiful!!!!! I can't believe that you were almost 2 weeks behind me, yet delivered 24 hours before me :( We're scheduled for tomorrow morning. I can't wait to read all the details.

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  10. penelopeDecember 19, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh he's beautiful! Oh what a blessing! I am so happy for you all.

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  11. melDecember 19, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous boy! I do love the name, thank you for sharing it.

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  12. KarraDecember 19, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    What a gorgeous little boy! Congratulations! He looks so alert and plump, LOVE IT! And love the name! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. NicoleDecember 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Look at him! So cute! Great name too. Have a wonderful first Christmas with your newest blessing.

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  14. CaseyDecember 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Oh my gosh, I have been checking all day! Congratulations - he is absolutely beautiful!

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  15. Jamie JoDecember 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Awwwwwww, he's beautiful!!! Love his name! Love his cute little smile!!!

    Congratulations mama and family!!

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  16. Jamie JoDecember 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM

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  17. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    He's gorgeous!

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  18. Lovey DoveDecember 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Exciting! God bless you and your family. Hope he blesses your family greatly.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    What a dear wee fellow! Congratulations and prayers from Valerie in NZ. Well done!

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  20. AprilDecember 19, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    So happy for you!!! A new baby a Christmas...such a special gift to your family. Congratulations and Merry Christmas :)
    God Bless You!

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  21. melodyDecember 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Oh! He is absolutely beautiful! I love those pictures. He looks so happy and content with his mama. :) God bless you all!

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  22. KarinaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    So happy for you!! I hopped online today to see if you had him, and low and behold . . .!! Love his name too! Congratulations!

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  23. LoriDecember 19, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Oh Jessica, He is just perfectly beautiful! How wonderful for you and your family. He's so alert and just precious! Hope you are feeling well. Love from all of us in Alabama!

    Lori

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  24. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    He is soooo beautiful! I am soooo glad my guess was wrong for delivery, weight, et al. I won't even tell you what I guessed. Love the name!
    Martha in SD

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  25. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Congratulations...he's beautiful! Enjoy!!

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  26. ChristinaDecember 19, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I am so happy for you! I have been thinking about you a lot! He is beautiful and what a strong name! Congratulations and I am so happy that you will be home to enjoy Christmas with the rest of your children. God Bless!

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  27. ChristineDecember 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Congratulations! May God bless your family!

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  28. stampinDecember 19, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    He is precious....And did you notice he can't keep his eyes off you? Complete JOY! May God bless him and your family. You are all in our prayers!

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  29. JessicaDecember 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    What a handsome little fellow!! Congratulations to you and your family, wishing you a joyous and blessed Christmas.

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  30. KarenDecember 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Congratulations, he's beautiful! He looks so incredibly alert in these pictures. God bless him!

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  31. MaryDecember 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Hooray! What a wonderful Christmas gift this little man is! Love the name and am just thrilled to pieces for you.

    Take advantage of the overnight stays and get some rest! :)

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  32. Sarah HarkinsDecember 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Congratulations! He is gorgeous!!

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  33. JanineDecember 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Congratulations on your new little one. So precious.

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  34. Just One HandfulDecember 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing. We are so happy for you! Get some rest if you can, it's going to be a busy week!!! Many prayers of thanksgiving, Kara

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  35. ColletteDecember 19, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    He is such a beautiful baby! What a wonderful Christmas gift :) Congratulations!!

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  36. MarianneDecember 19, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Congratulations to all of you! May God always bless your beautiful little boy and your whole family.

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  37. MarianneDecember 19, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Congratulations to all of you! May God always bless your beautiful little boy and your whole family.

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  38. StephanieDecember 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    He is just so beautiful. Many congrats to you and your family.

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  39. TammieDecember 19, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    He is absolutely perfect! What a beautiful addition to your beautiful family! Congratulations and God Bless!

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  40. Mary @ CheeriosDecember 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wow! that is awesome-he is so precious---what a wonderful Christmas gift for you all!!! :)
    GOd bless this little guy (love the name!!!)
    God bless,
    Mary @ Cheerios

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  41. AllisonDecember 19, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Gorgeous, glowing picture of a beautiful gift from God. Strong name, too!

    God bless you all. So happy for you.

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  42. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Bless him and your family! He is absolutely beautiful!

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  43. ErinDecember 19, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Congratulations!!! How precious, he appears to be smiling at his mommy! I love his name!

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  44. Tina MarieDecember 19, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    He is so sweet. I love the name. Congratulations and continued prayers. Have a blessed Christmas.

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  45. PattyDecember 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

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  46. NissaDecember 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Congratulations! He's beautiful and I am LOVING his name. Becket... I'll have to put that one on my list in case we're blessed again.

    Happy babymoon!

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  47. LorieDecember 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    BEAUTIFUL baby!! What an AWESOME Christmas gift!! Congrats!! May God bless you all!!

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  48. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    ¡Felicidades Jessica!! Congratulations to all the family! Your baby is adorable!! You are an amazing mother!

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  49. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    He's perfect!!!

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  50. The GingersDecember 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    i keep saying, "Awwww" out loud to my computer screen! Truly, truly a blessing! Congratulations. My God continue to bless & shine upon your beautiful family. XO

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  51. PamDecember 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Congratulations to all your family on the arrival of your Christmas boy! What a beautiful gift! God bless you all!

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  52. PamelaDecember 19, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Congrats!! He is so cute! What a wonderful Christmas gift:)

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  53. Annie BizziDecember 19, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    So wonderful--and he shares a birthday with our son (born eight years ago today!)
    What a blessed day...

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  54. LindyDecember 19, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Congratulations to your family! Welcome little one! God danced the day you were born!

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  55. asliceofsmithlifeDecember 19, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Congratulations on your beautiful little blessing! He is perfect and just gorgeous! What a special gift during this holy season! I'm very impressed you were able to post pictures and a post on the same day as delivery day! That's a miracle too :) Enjoy your bundle of joy!

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  56. SuzanneDecember 19, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations to you all. How blessed you are. Merry Christmas. Is there any better way to go through winter than snuggling and nursing a baby?! I don't think so.

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  57. SuzanneDecember 19, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations to you all. How blessed you are. Merry Christmas. Is there any better way to go through winter than snuggling and nursing a baby?! I don't think so.

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  58. GardeniaDecember 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    A beautiful gift from God. A beautiful baby -- look at his perfection!! and lovelove the name. Blessings, Jessica, to you and your family.

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  59. Anne McDDecember 19, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful boy!!! Congratulations to you all, and have a wonderful time enjoying all that wonderful newborn deliciousness! :) (and get some sleep!)

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  60. Katie V.December 19, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Congratulations Jessica to you and your family! He's beautiful! And what a sweet name. Enjoy your special Christmas blessing! God bless.

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  61. AngelaDecember 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Congratulations Jessica! He is beautiful - and I love the name.

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  62. SharynDecember 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    He didn't want to miss the Christmas fun did he :)
    Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby! God bless him and your family! May you all enjoy this special time.

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  63. LazywifeDecember 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Yay! Congratulations, what a blessing! This explains why you haven't been online. ;)

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  64. LazywifeDecember 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Yay! Congratulations, what a blessing! This explains why you haven't been online. ;)

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  65. LenaDecember 19, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Deo gratias! thank you for sharing your early Christmas blessing. continued prayers for you and baby.

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  66. mayoungDecember 19, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    What a joyous blessing! Enjoy your Christmas babymoon! Congratulations!

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  67. EmmaDecember 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Congratulations ,and may God bless you both ! We have been praying for you. He is such a beautiful and loved little boy,
    I am so, so happy for you !
    Blessings,Emma in Norway

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  68. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Congratulations! He is gorgeous and looks so alert! I love the name, too! A great addition to your lovely family.

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  69. keep calm and carry onDecember 19, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Congrats! I love the name. Thanks for sharing. I don't know how you do it all! You are an amazing mama and very blessed. I love reading about your beautiful family.
    Merry Christmas!!

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  70. fairytalesandflowersDecember 20, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    He is absolutely gorgeous! And as St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland (and my maiden name!) I love love love his name. Wishing him a lifetime of happiness.

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  71. AngieDecember 20, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Congratulations! What a wonderful blessing! I'm glad you are doing well.
    It will be a very special Christmas with him. God Bless You All!

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  72. KatherineDecember 20, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Congratulations to all of you and welcome to the world little one!! He is so beautiful. God Bless!

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  73. CathyDecember 20, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Blessed, blessed, blessed! Congratulations Jessica and family ~

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  74. BarbaraDecember 20, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    He is precious! Congratulations and God bless. Prayers for a fabulous recovery.

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  75. TiffanyDecember 20, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I know I already commented elsewhere but I wanted to leave a note here too:) So happy for you and family to receive such a beautiful gift. Your little guy is beyond precious! What a special and blessed Christmas this will be:)

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  76. SarahDecember 20, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Congratulations! He is precious!

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  77. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    What a big beautiful baby boy....he is gorgeous.......congratulations to you, your hub and your family. God Bless You all......and Merry Christmas! PJ

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  78. JenniferDecember 20, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What a sweet little face - prayers for your recovery - St. Gerard, pray for us!

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  79. HopeDecember 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    He is beautiful! Perfect in every way and I just love how he is looking so sweetly at his Mama! Congratulations!

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  80. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    He is beautiful! Such a wonderful Christmas present! God bless you and your family!

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  81. ManuelaDecember 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Your baby boy is so beautiful.
    Congratulations from Portugal.

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  82. Karla in MNDecember 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    He is absolutely adorable! So happy that Mama and baby are well and that you will both be home for Christmas. Congratulations on you newest blessing! Could you please email me your address? I would like to send a Christmas card your way!!!
    Blessings...

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  83. UnknownDecember 20, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    So glad you all can enjoy him before Christmas. I can imagine this is going to be a very special Christmas for you all.

    Prayers for a quick recovery for you!

    God bless.

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  84. ReneeDecember 20, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Congrats and God Bless your family!!

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  85. JodiDecember 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    He is so precious! Love the name too. I have a godson with the same middle name. ;) Congratulations to you and your family! God bless you.

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  86. Mom2SevenDecember 20, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Warmest congratulations! He is beautiful. Love his name! Peace and prayers for you, your new little man, and all the family, Annita +JMJ+

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  87. ShellyDecember 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful Jessica!!! Congratulations!!

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  88. Jennifer EliaDecember 20, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Aboslutely beautiful! God bless you and your little wonder, along with all you family. What a great Christmas gift. Merry Christmas!

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  89. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Congrats and praying for you and your family from Paula in Limerick, Ireland.

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  90. JoeneDecember 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    God Bless your family! He's beautiful! Have a very Merry Christmas with your family.

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  91. JoeneDecember 20, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    God Bless your family! He's beautiful! Have a very Merry Christmas with your family.

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  92. NataliaDecember 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Congratulations! He is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  93. RobinaDecember 20, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Congratulation Jessica. He is such an angel. I know you're savoring every sweet second. All my love and blessings to you and your family.

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  94. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Congratulations!! He is adorable! Will say a prayer for you all! Love you blog so much!

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  95. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Congratulations!
    What a beautiful gift for Christmas. I bet his siblings can't wait to have him home. God bless.
    Merry Christmas!

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  96. AnshiDecember 20, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    God bless little Andrew....He is adorable and such a precious gift to you this Christmas!!!
    My hearty Congratulations to you and loads of love to all your little Roses.

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  97. CharityFaithZDecember 20, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Congratulations!!! He's just so perfect! A perfect Christmas gift indeed! (Love the name!) ~Charity

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  98. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Congratulations! He is a sweetie. Merry Christmas

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  99. JeannineDecember 20, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    He is so adorable! So happy and relieved he is here safely! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy your precious Christmas blessing!

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  100. Nancy Carabio BelangerDecember 21, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    What a blessing! He is beautiful, Jessica! GOD bless all of you!

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  101. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    What a wonderful Christmas blessing! He's beautiful. Congratulations!

    Katie

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  102. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Congratulations! He is beautiful!

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  103. KimberleeDecember 21, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Congratulations and Deo Gratias! He's so beautiful! I love how he's 'posing' in that second shot! Love his name! Enjoy your Christmas present! God bless!

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  104. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    He is beautiful! Congratulations and God bless your wonderful family! Another Christmas baby!

    -Christine

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  105. Jasmine JDecember 22, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Congratulations! He is such a beautiful, adorable baby boy. Merry Christmas. ♥

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  106. ChristineDecember 22, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    HE is beautiful. Your family is so blessed. Lots of kisses to the newborn babe.

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  107. Emily SnowDecember 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Oh so happy for you all. Keeping you in my prayers this Christmas and rejoicing with you that he will be here for Christmas!

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  108. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    OH my goodness, he is just sooo cute! Have a very Merry Christmas!!!

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  109. KellyDecember 23, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Wow!! 108 comments!! Well I said this already over on facebook, but I wanted to say it again here; Congratulations!!! He is beyond beautiful. My oldest son looking over my shoulder just made the comment: "They received the best Christmas present ever!" :) I couldn't agree with him more.

    Many, many blessing to all you. Merry Christmas!

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  110. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Jessica, you did so well to keep going right up until the delivery and still look so beautiful right after delivery. God Bless you and your family! Cindy in NH

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  111. Jennifer Gregory MillerDecember 24, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Congratulations!!! He is GORGEOUS, and so are you! What a nice Christmas bundle. I hope you are recovering and enjoying your babymoon.

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  112. KristaDecember 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Happy first birthday, Little Man!!! Just wanted to have a look back at your first "appearance"! :)

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