Dennis and I were sleeping soundly around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning the 21st when the phone rang.. It was Savannah informing us that her water had broken. We both got up, got dressed, and headed to Savannah and Jason's house. Savannah and Jason were busy packing, so I packed for our new baby. Cheri arrived shortly after they left, so Dennis and I went home to get dressed. Cheri stayed with Libby who slept through the early morning activity. Dennis then headed to Rock Quarry Middle School (around 2:30 a.m.) where he worked until 6:00 preparing for a substitute and catching up on grading as it was the end of the six weeks. I headed for the hospital in Jason's truck (Parker is using my car.) as soon as the doors were open at 6:00 a.m. So started our big day and our little one's new life.
After Luke's arrival at 9 pounds 8 ounces and 20 inches long, family started gathering anxious to see him as well as his parents. Nursing students were on hand this day, so the family watched as they checked Luke thoroughly through the viewing windows.. Libby was able to see Luke through the nursery windows with CiCi and Coach.
Here's Coach, Gran, and Luke.
Pop Pop, Ci Ci, and Luke
Luke's two uncles who will undoubtedly influence him in many ways.
Parker was not home when Libby was born and only visited on Skype until she was almost one. We were all happy that he was home and able to share this special time with us. He is turning into a "great" uncle.
Great-Grandparents visited. Here are Mamaw and Pop.
So, how did Libby react to Luke? She absolutely adores him.. So far, there seems to be no jealousy, and she is becoming a good Mommy's helper. Her first reaction to Luke......a kiss, of course.
The Pate Family is now complete, or at least, that is the plan.
