Joshua Wales Everette Garcia

Contrary to popular belief (and a little unclear mass communication), our newest son's name is not Joshua Wales Maximillian Vidal Garcia. Five names is a little excessive. Four is much more prudent. So we went with Joshua Wales Everette Garcia. Joshua after the Old Testament Prophet. Wales and Everette after my very inspiring grandfather, Wales Everette Aldridge, whose birthday he now shares with Joshua.

Mr. J was born on August 4, 2010 at 2:45 PM at 7 lbs 1 oz and 19 inches. So far all he does is sleep.

My mom arrived August 3rd to help before the baby was born. We were quite productive that night organizing our house. And then Joshua decided he wanted to come join the party a little earlier than expected. I went into labor 7 hours after my mom got to our house. Here she is with he newest arrival.

Checking into the hospital. Despite having "pre-registered" we still had about twenty minutes of paper work to fill out when we got there.

Brian while I was in labor...

And here is the man of the hour. This picture is a bit deceptive. He's not really chubby at all.

The old man picture.

I brought a majority of our baby shoes to goodwill last week thinking that all of our children would have square, flat, thick feet, much like Gabe's. Joshua has tree fingers and toes and long, skinny feet with arches.

Gabe visiting at the hospital. Doesn't he look ecstatic? He actually is doing quite well with the changes and likes to tickle Joshua. He also thinks Joshua is silly because he tries to eat his blanket.

Brian and Joshua shortly after birth.

Mom and Joshua shortly after birth.