He’s here!
Dave, Nora, and I are ecstatic to introduce you to the newest member of the Dekker family…
Simon John!
He was born yesterday (3/4/14) at 11:52 — less than two hours after getting to the hospital AND right on his due date!
He weighed in at 8 pounds 11 ounces and measured 22″ long.
Sheer perfection!
And take a look at those lips and that cute button nose…
I’ll share lots more details in future posts, but for all of you who were waiting in anticipation for his name to be announced on the blog, I’ll just tell you that he’s named after Dave’s Grandpa (Simon) and Dave’s Dad (John).
So both of our kiddos first names are after a great-grandparent and both of their middle names are after a grandparent. And yes, his name fits all my “baby name requirements“!
Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers thus far… we feel loved!
Deb says
CONGRATULATIONS. That was the exact size of my firstborn! 😉 Praying for sleep filled nights and days and a happy content little one (and mama!) He is precious!
Tragic Sandwich says
What a beautiful boy, and what a beautiful family! Congratulations!
Charissa says
Congratulations!!! What a cutie!
Elizabeth says
Congratulations and God bless you all!!! Felicitaciones y mil bendiciones!!!
Diana Saporito says
Congratulations! He’s adorable! You have a beautiful family. Best wishes to you and your family!
Claudia says
Congratulations! He is such a sweet little boy. All the best wishes for you and your family. Greetings from Germany.
Chalyse Meiklejohn says
Congratulations, Andrea! He looks JUST like Nora. I can’t wait to hear your labor/birth story. Relax and enjoy your time with him. Praying he sleeps well for you! 😉
DeeDee Moore says
Sweet chubby cheeks! Congratulations!
Derondah Boothe says
Congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful! And Nora looks like a proud older sister!
Ivy M. Miller says
How wonderful ! He is beautiful, you did an awesome job momma !
Lori says
Congrats! He’s a cutie!
Kelly says
Congratulations!!! Beautiful family picture!
Mary says
Congratulations to you all! Absolutely precious and Nora looks very excited to be a big sister 🙂
Felecia says
Hi Andrea! What a blessing that he came on his due date! He is so beautiful! And yes, he favors Nora! He’s so healthy! Prayers that he sleeps and eats well! Congratulations to all of you! Blessings from Bama!
Tracey says
HOW WONDERFUL!!!! Enjoy your precious new baby boy!
Charmb says
Congratulations Andrea, wishing all of you blessings
Janet says
Congratulations! What a handsome little fellow! Beautiful pictures!
Payson says
Congratulations!
Susan says
He is adorable! ! He looks so much like Nora! Congratulations!
CJ says
Congrats to your family. He is beautiful and I love his little onesie!
Courtney says
Congrats! Glad things went well, what a handsome boy! And Nora looks to be enjoying her first day as a big sister! Continued prayers for a smooth transition!
Amy O says
Congratulations, Dekker family! Simon John is beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to put this on your blog – I couldn’t wait to hear it. I can’t believe he came on his actual due date.
Michele says
He is perfect! Congrats to all!
Grand Pam says
Congratulations, such a handsome boy that God has sent to your lovely family. May he grow in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man, just as Jesus did. (Luke 2:52). Enjoy your sweet family.
Sherry says
He came quickly and on time. Perhaps your handsome little man will take after his Mama and thrive on routines and schedules! Congratulations!
Julie spady says
Happy for you all!! Precious little guy!
Paulette Smith says
Precious! You all make a beautiful family!!❤️
Jamie says
Congratulations Dekker family! Nora looks like one happy BIG sister! 🙂
Becky B says
Congratulations! I look forward to hearing more about Simon’s birth story! Love the name!
Ann says
What a sweetie!! Congrats–God bless ur family!
Michelle says
Beautiful boy!! He looks like Mama already. Enjoy his newness 🙂
Caroline says
Yay Dekkers! Simon is precious, and that hat! I’m glad to see all are well. Congrats and best wishes for these early days with your beautiful son!
Abbie says
Handsome little boy. I think he looks like his daddy!
Karena says
He is so cute! So glad to see you are both doing well. Congratulations to you, Dave, and Nora.
Julie H says
Adorable! Congratulations to the Dekker family!
Carrie says
Congratulations on a beautiful baby.
Jessica says
Congratulations!!
Stephanie says
Congratulations! He’s adorable! You both look great, and Nora looks so excited to be a big sister. Blessings to you all!
Stacie Kaltz says
Congratulations!!! He is beautiful! Nora looks so happy and excited! God Bless!!!!! 🙂
Stel says
Aaah Congratulations! I was wondering just this morning. He looks a lot like Nora! Enjoy the new little one. Blessings.