Thursday, 3 June 2010

It's A BOY!!



I've been telling you all for a while now that my brother Paul and his wife Ella were expecting their first baby ... hence the "Moon Dance" baby quilt design. Well ... I received a text message tonight to say that I'm an Aunty!!

James Kevin Kippen ...

... was born at 4:07pm Northern Territory time (4:37pm EST) and weighed in at a healthy 3.74kg, which the proud Grandma tells me is just over 8lb ... BIG healthy baby boy! :0) James is a family name for our side of the family and Kevin is Ella's Dad's name - what a lovely family legacy.

The report from the somewhat shell-shocked new Dad is that the James is pink and wrinkly ... and has ten fingers and ten toes! Tee! Hee! Hee! The important things to report from a 'boy's' perspective! :0) There are 8 nephews and three nieces on my Beloved Geek Boy's side of the family, but this is the first for my side, so all a bit exciting ... though it's another birthday I have to rememebr! Oh dear! :0)

Well ... I'm off to have a celebratory cup of tea ... just thought I'd let you all know that that baby quilt is going to be needed as soon as I can get it bound after Rosalie has worked her quilting magic! :0) May all your news today be good news, too! :0) Til next time ...

BEAR HUGS!
(Blue for boys ... of course! Tee! Hee! Hee!)
CHEERS!
KRIS
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15 comments:

  1. Tudy3 June 2010 at 21:32

    Congrats!!! Babies are so wonderful. Enjoy him when you can.

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  2. Joy3 June 2010 at 22:24

    Oh what lovely lovely news!!! Congratulations to the new parents and of course to Aunty Kris and Uncle Beloved Geek Boy ;o)!!!!
    Welcome to the world little James Kevin :o)!!!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  3. ittybittyandpretty3 June 2010 at 22:26

    that is lovely news...we need more boys in this world as there seems to be a huge population of girls (well in my circle of friends and family there are)
    you would be a great aunty i am sure of that!
    xxrosey

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  4. Beeeme!3 June 2010 at 23:10

    Congrats to the new Aunty and Uncle! Oh, and of course to the new parents too, after all they did do SOME of the work...:-) /SEriously, tho, love to Paul...won't it be interesting watching him being a dad! :-)

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  5. Maria3 June 2010 at 23:45

    Oh How nice all is well. Now you can get on to spoiling your new nephew. Congratulations to all.

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  6. Anne-Lise at Rag, Tag, Bobtail4 June 2010 at 00:32

    Congratulations, Auntie Kris!

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  7. Melissa ;-)4 June 2010 at 03:07

    Congratulations! Pink and wrinkly - just like he's supposed to be!

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  8. A Bite of Country Cupcakes4 June 2010 at 07:38

    Great news! Babies are the best kind a People!

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  9. simplestitches4 June 2010 at 07:39

    Congrats Aunty Kris! and of course to the happy family...

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  10. Anna Rosa Designs4 June 2010 at 08:49

    Hi Kris,
    Congratulations to the new parents and to the new Aunty and Uncle.
    I'm sure James will bring you all plenty of laughter, tears and joy.
    Hugs,
    Anna

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  11. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique4 June 2010 at 08:52

    Well, what exciting news for your family Kris. I love the name James and have my own nephew named James... but he does get Jamie a fair bit. Lucky you got that quilt made - hope Rosalie can get that quilting done quickly.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  12. Jindi's Cottage4 June 2010 at 17:51

    Congratulations Auntie Kris.

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  13. Narelle4 June 2010 at 18:50

    Congratulations Aunty Kris!
    Wishing him lots of cuddles.

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  14. Jilly4 June 2010 at 23:00

    Congratulations!!! What a great name too! I love being an Aunt it's so cool!!!
    oxo

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  15. Chookyblue......7 June 2010 at 17:56

    congrats Aunty........hope you get to see him soon........

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G'day! Thanks for popping in for a visit! :0) It's always lovely to hear from blogging buddies. I hope you'll 'tag along' for another visit soon!! Bear Hugs!
KRIS