He’s finally here!
I’m so excited to introduce you to the newest member of the Dekker clan…
James Robert Dekker
James arrived on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 01:10am… after less than 2 hours in the hospital.
He’s a little peanut; weighing in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and only 19″ long.
He is perfect!
James isn’t necessarily named after anyone — although both Dave and I have uncles who share this name. It’s simply one of my all-time favorite boy names, and Dave really liked it too.
His middle name, Robert, is after my Dad and my Grandpa (who passed away earlier this year).
I know we probably “fooled” everyone by switching it up and going with a 1-syllable first name and a 2-syllable middle name, but it was honestly just a coincidence that both Nora and Simon’s names worked out that way.
And speaking of Nora and Simon, they are both excited to have a new brother!
Well, Simon doesn’t really understand, but Miss Nora is THRILLED! She is already devising plans for dressing him up, feeding him, and holding him — all of which she’s hoping to do frequently!
I’m planning to go home later this evening and will hopefully be taking it easy the next few weeks.
I’ll share more about James’ entire birth story and his new nursery in the next week or so… but for now, just know that he’s FINALLY here and we are all doing well.
Thanks so much for your thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes!
Gillian says
Congratulations! How do you do it? You (and the baby) look gorgeous!! Thanks for all you do! 🙂
Allison says
All the best always!
Michelle says
Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! Take care of you!! Wat a blessing!
Jenny C. says
Congratulations Dekker Family!!! So happy for you all 🙂 Andrea, you look beautiful as always. Take good care of yourself and God bless!!!
Teresa says
Awwwwww, he’s adorable! I’m glad you and the family are doing well. Get some much needed rest and enjoy this precious baby. Now you have to give us all the scoop on how it all went down, lol! Congratulations!!
Gayle says
CONGRATULATIONS 🙂 Watch out, you are now officially outnumbered. The kids have you beat….hahahaha Enjoy your time with your newest little family member.
Erin says
Congratulations! Love the name, that was my father’s name. I also just had my third baby in April and I named him Decker Bryce.
He’s beautiful!
JJ says
He is so cute! All of your kiddos are! Congratulations to all of you! And, I love his name! =) Praying for an amazing transition!
Kim says
Thank you, Lord, for keeping Andrea and James healthy during the delivery. May this little family be richly blessed by You!
Leanne says
he’s adorable…. you look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! and the kids look so happy! congratulations!
Lisa D says
Congratulations and blessings to your beautiful family!
Rose says
Congratulations and God Bless your beautiful family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kate (Lives Simply) says
Congratulations! I love the look on Nora’s face in the pictures where she’s holding him – she clearly adores her new little brother!
Karen says
Congratulations!!!
Cheri says
Congrats, Andrea! What a perfect addition to your family 🙂
Leigh says
Congratulations! James is my oldest name and six years in we still love it. And him.
Kellie says
Congratulations Dekker Family! Seriously so awesome – what a beautiful little family (and how huge does Simon look suddenly compared to his little brother?!). Enjoy this time together!
Barb says
Congratulations!!! Welcome James Robert!
Olga says
Congratulations, Andrea! Baby James is absolutely perfect. I love your choice of names, they are so classy.
Wow, you guys are a family of five, how exciting. Enjoy your little newborn. This time around it must be extra special welcoming a new little fellow into the family, since Nora is older and she and Simon get to meet their new little brother. My sister just had her third baby and her two little girls are absolutely fascinated with their little brother. I hope you get plenty of rest. God bless your growing, beautiful family.
Janet says
Congratulations! What a handsome boy you have! God has truly blessed you .
Edie says
Congratulations!! He is a cutie pie, and Nora looks so proud to hold her baby! Your smile is pure joy in the black/white delivery room photo! Such a good, classic name. I have an Elliot James!
Jen T says
Congrats on your Bastille Day baby! He is adorable!
Karyn says
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you! You’re both safe and healthy…what else could you ask for?! Enjoy your sweet growing family.
The Busy Brunette says
CONGRATULATIONS! WELCOME TO THE WORLD, JAMES!!!!!
“The Busy Brunette”
http://thebusybrunette.blogspot.com
Janice says
Yay! Congratulations to the Dekker family. How amazing it is that you seem to deliver your babies as efficiently as you live the rest of your life. Love the James Robert name.
Paulette says
He is adorable, Andrea! So happy for all of you!!
Elizabeth says
Congratulations Andrea!. God bless your family today and always.
Karena says
Congratulations! He is so sweet and cute. Great name…that is my husband’s name along with his grandfather’s first name, and the middle name of my father in law, my grandpa, and my son! Take care of yourself and enjoy those sweet kiddos. They are a blessing!
JoAnn C. says
Congratulations, Andrea and Dave! Such a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your happy moment.
Sandy says
Congratulations! He’s adorable and indeed a little peanut given his late arrival. No wonder he was slow in his arrival. He wasn’t done growing yet! 🙂 I hope he’s another champion sleeper/eater like his big brother and that this transition to 3 kids will be very smooth and uneventful. Most importantly, enjoy every minute….even the late night feedings as it will be the only one-on-one time you’ll have with precious James most of the time. 🙂
Ivy says
He is gorgeous and you look great ! If I could have babies as fast and easy as you I would have 3 more lol.
Get home and rest. God bless
JulieH says
Congratulations! He’s adorable!
Birthe says
Congratulations!!! He looks gorgeous, so do you! Greetings from Germany!
Kristy says
Is that Idelle I spy in that picture? I didn’t realize it, but I do see the remblence! My boys have her for band, choir and music and love her.
Congratulations! He is so sweet! You have a beautiful family.
Julia K says
Congratulations on the safe arrival of your beautiful new baby son. What wonderful news !!
Wishing you all the very very best.
Love & Hugs from Down Under 🙂
ShellyL says
Congratulations! He’s finally here and soooo sweet. Blessings to you and your family. I can’t believe you only had one baby when I started following your blog. Congrats on such a lovely family, Andrea and Dave!
Evie says
Wonderful news! Welcome to our world, Baby James! Congratulations to you and your family! Exciting times ahead!
lydia @ frugaldebtfreelife.com says
Congratulations! He is just beautiful!
Gervy says
Yay! Well done – he looks gorgeous and you all look so happy. Enjoy.
Peggy Ann says
Congratulations and blessings to the entire family.