Yes, folks - it's true!! As some of you know, our daughter Erika and her husband Mark, have been expecting their first child, a baby boy. He was due on the 18th of this month, but he decided to come early! Erika called yesterday afternoon to say she was being taken to the hospital by her mother-in-law. To jump to the chase, Erika had an easy labor of about 8 hours. The birth was also very easy - so much so, that the doctor and nurses were amazed; none of them had seen such an easy labor and delivery. Everything went like clockwork! We got a call at 6AM this morning from Erika herself, that little Mark Allen Hilliard III came into the world at 3:15AM, EDT on 10-7-09!! He weighs 7lbs, 5oz. Needless to say, mother and baby are doing just fine, and OPA and OMA couldn't be prouder!!! As soon as we get some pics, I'll post them here!! (I guess, the emoticons don't work anymore!)
Steve
