How do you wrap this gift?

 

 

It's been a while since I talked about Mark's family, but today I am so excited, I can't wait to tell you about it.

 

This is Mark's sister, Debra:

 

 

 

 She's married to Mark

 

 

and they had three lovely kids, this is Stephen, Sarah and Lauren... 

 

 

 

Of course, that was a long time ago...

 

Those kids grew up,

they were such a lovely family...

 

 

 

But you know, things can't stay the same forever...

eventually the kids all went to college

and then found true love...

 

 

Lots of cool stories there,

but for today, let's talk about...

 

Sarah and Tom!

 

 

Last year, Sarah and Tom were doing some early Christmas shopping.  What could they get Debra and Mark, who have EVERYTHING?

 

They thought and thought and thought...and finally came up with the gift to end all gifts...

A thumb-sucking grandson!

 

 

Now you can't just go out and get one, you have to order it...and wait...

 

 

 

and wait...

 

 

 

and take advantage of some perks...

 

 

And wait a little more...

 

 

 

And finally....it was time...

 

 

To keep on waiting!

 

It didn't take long, honestly!

 

And on Friday, December 7, 2012,

 

Gino Thomas

entered the world...

 

He was

6 lbs, 11oz; 18 3/4 inches long,

a tiny little thing that added so much love and hope to his family!

 

He was welcomed by his parents...

 

 

His aunt, Dr. Lauren, couldn't stay away...

 

Uncle Stephen was amazed...

 

 

Grandpa was in awe...

 

 

 Grandma glowed...

 

 

And Gino Thomas just looked handsome and aloof...

 

 

He's home now, and all is well...

 

 

 

See what can happen when  two people fall in love?

 

 

Mark and Debbie, you started it!

 

Welcome to the world, Baby Gino!