the newest love of my life is born!

about an hour ago our nephew was born!!! oh my goodness... we are an uncle and aunt now!!!

baby boy willeford was born on 9.19.08 around 11:30pm, weighing 8lbs 10oz, and measuring 22in long (way to go, diane, for being such a trooper and carrying that healthy boy around for 9 months!)

mother and baby (& daddy) are doing fabulously (so we hear)... diane was induced early on this morning and endured a long day of pain and anguish. she finally got to being 4.5cm dilated but stayed there for a while longer than her physician's would have liked (especially with her being a high risk pregnancy)... they performed a c-section and around 11:30pm on september 19th, diane and jason became parents! we are so proud of you, diane, for all you went through today and we are praying for a smooth recovery from your surgery! congratulations to the most fantastic newly-named mom and dad!!!

the grandparents (peggy & david) are also doing well - they are currently in the rex hospital waiting room anxiously awaiting their cue to go in and see the newest addition to our family! they have both been lifesavers for us (me, in particular) today - we were/are devastated not to be back in raleigh with our family during this exciting time, but peggy and david made sure to keep in touch with me all throughout the day and let me know every little thing that was going on! you both are going to be AMAZING grandparents! yay!

as you probably noticed, the name is not yet known, but i will post it as soon as i find out! right now, paul and i are sitting around watching tv & waiting with the highest level of excitement for the next phone call update!

WE LOVE YOU, DIANE, JASON, & SWEET LITTLE NEPHEW!!! i can't wait to hold onto you in october and never let you go!