Caroline Marie Woodbury - January 25th 2009We welcomed our fourteenth grandchild into the world today. Her name is Caroline Marie Woodbury and is the daughter of Tom and Lisa Woodbury. She came weighed in at 6 pounds 13 onces and is 19 inches long. We received the first inclination of this event when Tom called last night. They were are the hospital and Lisa's water had broken.
This morning Jane decided to come to choir with me so we could go visit after the broadcast. My internal clock went off at 5:13 AM. When I got out of the shower we had a text message that Caroline was born at 5:15 AM. I think she nudged me and said, "Get up Grandpa, It's time to go to the hospital!"
We went to the Broadcast and I did my duties. We sat in the seats to the left of the choir and watched the run through. The second song on the Broadcast, I'm sure, was dedicated to Caroline - "Children of our Heavenly Father" - it showed pictures of children all over the world. We called on our way to the hospital and asked Tom and Lisa to watch this song that was dedicated to their new daughter.
We are so happy to have this little spirit in our family. Tom and Lisa you have made a beautiful baby and your lives will never be the same! We love you!
The first family portrait!
The proud Grandma Jane!
Lisa's Aunt Sue and her daughter Julie. This was their expression when Lisa took Caroline's cap off and unleashed all that hair! There have been visitors all day! At last count - 40 visitors!
Julie needed a closer look.
Grandma Jane checking to make sure the nurse takes the vital signs correctly!
Sweet mother and baby!
The proud papa!
Boy, are we proud!