Thursday, April 30, 2009

It's a Boy!

Anthony Jacob Jansen was born at our house at 3:45am today. Making his debut into the world 6 days past his due date, and weighing 9 pounds [!], he is by far the biggest baby Jocelyn has birthed.

He is named for St. Anthony of Padua, whose intercession we seem to call upon daily to help us find lost things around the house, and St. James the Greater, who is my Confirmation patron.

His three sisters and brother are thrilled to have another boy in the family, as are his parents, of course. The biggest question that remains at this point is what we will call most often him: Anthony, Tony, or A.J. -- or perhaps Jacob, which his eldest sister Teresa has already taken to calling him.

Time will tell. In the meantime, enjoy these pictures.








13 comments:

Rick said...

Congratulations!

Nod said...

That's awesome! Cute kid(s),too. Way to go, Dad! (and Mom)

Corrina said...

I like A.J.

The Dutchman said...

Militant Bolshevik greetings, comrade Anthony! You shall be another cadre for the revolution! Ever onward towards the Kingship of Christ!

Paula said...

John- Congrats to you and the family from Paula & Greg in Ohio!Got the weight-how long? Enjoy your new Blessing!

A. Malina said...

Nice work!

sunnyday said...

Congratulations, John & Jocelyn!! And hello, Jacob (or whatever nickname you decide to give him).

Those pictures of the siblings with their youngest is so precious :-)

Matt said...

Congratulations indeed! God's Kingdom is one bigger. Fantastic!

petrufied said...

Hi John! Congratulations to you and your family! :D You must all be proud. what a beautiful family you have :-)

Dixi said...

Adorable! Love and prayers to you all!

Mike in CT said...

Many, many congratulations!

christopher said...

Congratulations, you've truly been blessed.

Maureen said...

Beautiful! Congratulations!!!