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!
krisna says
Oh that’s so wonderful! it’s going to be fun watching him grow, just like with Nora two years ago.
Happy Birthday, Simon John!
Deborah Walker says
CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for all of you, he is beautiful! You are certainly a worker, but it was great of you to share the pic so early with us! Just Beautiful!
Margret says
Congratulations! Glad you are all happy and healthy 🙂
christy says
Congratulations! He is absolutely gorgeous!!!
God bless your beautiful family!!!
Erin says
God has truly sent you a wonderful blessing. I pray for good health for baby Simon and mama, an easy transition for sweet Nora and all of the blessings you could ever want!
Trina says
Congratulations to your sweet family! Simon is a gorgeous baby!! May the Lord bless you all abundantly above all you can ask or think : )
Karen says
Congratulations! He is beautiful!
Barrie says
Congratulations! He is beautiful!
Linda says
He looks so perfect! Congratulations on yur new one! I am so excited for your family. I remember how excited when our # 2 came. Nora looks so thrilled to see her new brother, very sweet. Enjoy your new family member! Blessings!
Sharyl says
Awesome! Oh soo happy for you all! He is adorable and Nora looks thrilled!
Sharyl
Lori says
Congratulations. He is beautiful. So very happy for your sweet family. Blessings!
Jennie says
That is a beautiful boy! Congratulations!
lori says
Beautiful baby, beautiful family! Congratulations and thank you for sharing…wishing you all many blessings!
Sandy K says
Welcome, baby Simon! Congratulations he is a beautiful baby.
Marianne says
Congratulations to the whole Dekker family. He is an absolutely beautiful baby!!
JoDi says
MEGA CONGRATS!!! Love the name, he’s adorable, and he’s SLEEPING in all those pix. I hope that’s a sign of things to come! Hope the first days home are quiet and restful. You all deserve it! ((Great big hugs!))
Jennifer says
Congratulations! He looks just like you!!!
Linda says
Congratulations!!!!
Avia says
He arrived right on his due date which means he’s going to take after you and be a schedule follower for sure!!! He’s beautiful!
Dorothy says
Congatulations. Amazing job working right until the last minute.
Wendy says
Congratulations to you and Dave! What an exciting time and Nora looks thrilled!!
Someone once told me that having two more than doubles the fun 🙂
Enjoy and may God bless you all as you adjust.
Maria says
What a beautiful boy and great name! Congratulations and blessings to you all! Love the pics of your wonderful family.
Shareen says
A thousand congratulations to you and your family. May God bless you and bring you all some rest and ease with your new baby.
Tari says
Congratulations! He’s very handsome, and I love to hear he’s avid on being on time!
leslie quiggle says
Heartfelt Congratulations to you all!! What a punctual little guy!!
Enjoy this special time together!!
Blessings!!
Tara says
Praising God all went smoothly and you have your sweet son in your arms. It’s the beginning of a whole new wonderful era! Blessings as you bring Simon home and adjust to life with two. I think you’ll do swimmingly.
Sharon H says
Congratulations and blessings to you and your whole family! Take some time to savor the moment and enjoy your new baby boy!
Jeanine says
What a beautiful boy, and he looks like a good sleeper to me! I’m really hoping so! Also, I love his name and all the thought you put into it. I just read your baby naming post, and I’m sure your children will be forever grateful not to have a very popular name or one that needs spelling all the time. The only thing I would add is to be sure to call your child by his first name and not his middle one, which I know you plan to do. I made the mistake of calling my first son by his middle name, and he decided to switch back to his first name in college just to avoid confusion (all the college professors, etc. kept calling him by his first name). Now, I’m the one who’s confused!
Kiescha says
Congrats on the arrival of your new family member!
Julia K says
What wonderful news and what a handsome young man he is ! Congratulations to you all.
Heather says
Congrats! He’s precious
Jenny C. says
Andrea! I have tears of joy in my eyes as I read & SEE your wonderful news! Thank God for your handsome, amazing boy! Blessings to each of you, Jenny C. P.S. You look BEAUTIFUL!
Sheri says
He is BEAUTIFUL! I think he really looks like Nora and I generally don’t see that stuff!
Lizanne says
Congratulations! He’s beautiful!
Elizabeth says
So happy for your family:) praying for a smooth transition! Congratulations:)
Allison says
All the best to you and the family!
Laura says
Congratulations! He is beautiful and a sure site of perfection! I’ll be praying for a smooth transition from one child to two! Nora looks so smittened!
Dena says
Congratulations!! What a precious time!!! Enjoy every moment 😉 Try to rest up a bit while you are still in the hospital!
Rebecca G says
This made my day! How wonderful and CUTE!!! Congratulations!
Yay Nora! You’re a big sister now!
martha lawson says
Congrats on the adorable baby, Simon John! I look forward to watching him grow up as I have Nora!!! Beautiful family.
Sarah says
SO happy for you! He’s darling and Nora looks thrilled! Love his name too. Congratulations Andrea!