snow day

After almost a week of 70-degree temperatures and sunshine, it snowed this week and vastly everything in town was closed, cancelled, or delayed, except the medical school.

On the plus side, Henry finally got to

wear his bear jacket and pants. He

was pretty happy about it.

my favorite piggies.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD

love, henry (your son)

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy 2009.
Love,
Josh, Ainsley, & Henry

STILLE NACHT

On Monday the 8th of December our son was born. We named him Henry Neil Thatcher and he weighed in at 5 lbs 7 oz, and was 19 inches long. Despite being nearly two weeks early, he is perfectly strong and healthy. He has his daddy's chin and his mamma's hair. He loves to kick his strong legs. He loves to keep both arms near his face. He loves to smile in his sleep. He loves having his head rubbed and he loves snuggling. He loves to practice his growls. He loves his Oma. And he loves foot rubs.

We are so proud to be a family of three. When we look at Henry, we realize how much we have missed him all these years that we've been apart. Although we have only been parents for a mere 10 days, we already recognize that parenthood is a daunting and ever-evolving challenge, probably more so than we are now able to recognize. But it is also the best thing we have ever done.

Buon Compleanno, figlio nostro.

Best Seats in the House

...well, maybe not the best seats in the house, but certainly the cheapest and most comfortable. Here's to Tech's big win over Texas last night! From the comfort of our living room couch, 6.6 miles away from Jones AT&T Stadium, here are the most memorable moments of the night:

1) The removal of both goal posts (with the aid of the local sheriff) before the final second had ticked off the clock.

2) Bobby Knight on College Gameday

3)Michael Crabtree's bold dash for the end zone in the last 8 seconds of the game, and his subsequent interview with ESPN correspondent Lisa Salters. He dreamt it, folks.

WRECK 'EM TECH!!