Thursday, March 5, 2009

Meet Mr. Lincoln

(Guest author)
At this very moment both Laurel and Lincoln are happily asleep down the hall. Everyone is back home and very happy about it. Laurel asked me (Mr. Wicke) to post a few pictures as many of you have been following this "adventure" with baited breath. Before I do, I want to thank all of you for your kindness and generosity. Laurel had made many new friends by way of this technological medium and her daily(although not so frequent over the past few months) virtual conversations are a bright spot in her day. I've come to thank heaven for the many good women who, as friends, affect my wife in such a positive way. Thank you for your influence!










I've posted some additional (different) pictures on my blog. Laurel will be back and Tea Party Place will be up and serving cookies, stories and laughter in no time.

30 comments:

The Dutton's said...

Congratulations! We are so tickled for you! What a blessing! You did it! Love ya-Tonya

Rochelleht said...

Horray!!! So excited to see him and can't wait to get details. They both look fantastic!! Congratulations!!

Stacey said...

Congrats, Laurel!! He is adorable. You look wonderful in the photos, too! Enjoy your blessing. Can't wait to follow the adventure!

The Kriloff Klan said...

Beautiful!!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to see him face to face!

Laurel said...

How wonderful. Congratulations! I hope you are feeling well. Enjoy the itsy bitsy baby stage because it goes by soooOOoo fast!
P.S. He's adorable.

The Leithead Family said...

Congratulations to the Wicke Family!! Lincoln is beautiful!

Lauren said...

He is so cute! Congrats girl! I know that you'll love having a new one in the house again. Cafe Rio is going to happen as soon as you feel up to it! :) Loves...

Susan said...

Congratulations Laurel and family. Your new son is beautiful.

Tara said...

YAY!!! Congratulations, Laurel. You had such a long journey to bring this baby home. Best wishes for the future.

Stephanie said...

he's beautiful! and the older kids look like they're really enjoying him! can't wait to hear all the gory details of the birth...I know you'll be sharing!

Katie said...

Oh my heavens! Amazing! Gorgeous! Congrats a million times over!

Elder Nicholas Sinks said...

Congratulations!! I am so excited for you and your family. He is so adorable, and you look great. It was fun to see a picture of your mom. I'm so glad she was there with you. Good luck and have fun. Keep us posted on all the adventures to come;)

Shane Meredith Mason and Kendall said...

oh my gosh, SOOO cute!! Congrats. and I LOVE the pictures, they almost made me tear up :) You can just tell the love for him and the hard road to get him here!!

Kyle said...

HE IS ADORABLE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

Karen Nihipali Wicke said...

WE LOVE YOU and your family. Lincoln, we are so excited to have you be a part of the family!
Welcome to life.

Courtney said...

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so excited for you and your family! I'm glad to hear that you both are happy and healthy! ~the picture of the three kids is TOO cute!

Kathy said...

I have tears in my eyes - what a gift for your family - and your beautiful Mom.
Kathy... (Lauren's Mom)

Sara said...

he is just perfect!

Leandra said...

Look at that sweet, precious little boy. Congratulations to the whole Wicke family!!

The Saggau House said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so happy for you all. God is good, isn't He?!

I love the 3rd picture where you can see his tiny little foot in the bottom corner. Too cute! I just want to nibble those toes.

What a wonderful blessing to a wonderful family. May God continue to bless you with abundance & love!!

mother of seven said...

I LOVE babies and you guys made a cute one!!!

I think of you often. Beautiful baby!!!

Aubrey said...

He's so cute--MUCH better than the original Mr Lincoln.

Sher said...

Congratulations! I had a hunch that after i didn't hear back from you about YOU WINNING MY GIVEAWAY, that this is what as going in.

BTW, it's a little obvious that a man wrote this post because where are the stats?
How big? What time? etc.
We need the details!

p.s. I still have your stuff, if you still want it. I leave Sunday for hawaii, and wanted to send it to you first, otherwise, I might have to eat it all myself.
Send me your address to pianorunner@yahoo.com

Thanks!
And Congratulations! he is a beautiful baby!!

Chrissy said...

Adorable!

Jen said...

YEAH!!! So glad he arrived safely! And 8 pounds is NOTHING! My so-called "less than 8 pounder" (according to the ultra-sound) came out weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces, just three days later!!!! OUCH!!! So glad you were more fortunate.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE his name! I have a nephew whose name is Lincoln Jonah. Enjoy! May God continue to bless your sweet family! He is GOOD!!!

Elisa said...

Congrats Laurel! He is just plain delicious!

Audrey said...

Adorable! You did it...of course you did, you had no choice! And what an amazing experience for sure. I had been thinkin 'bout ya while in OC, our old hang out. Such a blessing to see this precious baby boy. There is nothing like new life. Bte, thanks again for your touching words during this difficult time for me. Congratulations to the Wickes! You are blessed!!

Anonymous said...

Hey is a cutie!! Hope you are doing well and that you are taking it easy!! Congrat! Can't wait for more of the scoop and more pictures!

Anonymous said...

what beautiful pictures. Laurel, you look amazing! WOW! And Lincoln is just adorable! What a lucky baby to come to such a great family.

Anonymous said...

YAY!!! Congratulations.