Birth Day

Finally, yesterday, February 4th, we were able to welcome Nikolai to the family.  He was born at 9:27 p.m., weighed 9 lb. 1 oz. and is 22 inches long.  He is a beautiful baby and perfect in every way.  It's hard to be grandparents so many miles away but in this amazing age of technology Katri kept us updated on her progress throughout her labor via email which hugely relieved worry and stress on this end.   I will go in a couple weeks to do what grandmas do best and that's to play, hold, cook and whatever else the needs are.