Benjamin Aaron O’Kelley was born on Thursday, March 16th, at 12:18pm in Louisville. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. We brought him home with us today.
The process of labor and delivery was quick and relatively painless for Joni. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Thank you all for your prayers. God has truly been gracious to us!
This is a picture of me with my new son. Some of you readers have never seen a picture of me before. Contrary to what my profile on the right suggests, I do not actually look like John Calvin.
Here is a picture of Benjamin with his Mommy. He really loves her.
I have started teaching him Greek, but so far he has only been able to cry, whimper, sneeze, and burp. It may be a while before he masters the participles. But he is still the most beautiful boy I have ever seen.
March 19, 2006 at 1:16 am |
Whahoo! He looks quite cute. It’s never too late to start reading him the Chronicles of Narnia, you know?
Great to talk with you today, and my prayers are with you both in regard to Joni and Benjamin’s health and your soon decision regarding the (two) doctoral programs.
March 19, 2006 at 2:02 am |
He is aDORable.
And you are never too young for Narnia. <><
March 19, 2006 at 2:07 am |
very beautiful. congratulations!
March 19, 2006 at 2:37 am |
Congrats!
March 19, 2006 at 3:57 am |
Oh, Aaron. How wonderful! I’m so so happy for all three of you.
Fasten your seatbelts and secure all loose objects. You’re climbing the first hill on an adventure of a lifetime.
March 19, 2006 at 6:07 am |
Congratulations dad. Here’s an “It’s a boy cigar for you.” (Just don’t smoke it on campus.)
That was funny about your Calvin picture.
March 19, 2006 at 7:43 pm |
Congrats, Aaron & Joni!
Welcome the wonderful world of parenthood.
March 20, 2006 at 6:22 am |
Congratulations again! Truly Wonderful!
And, I too laughed out loud at the John Calvin comment.
March 20, 2006 at 1:56 pm |
Congratulations,
David Ritsema
March 20, 2006 at 5:21 pm |
you look nothing like Calvin. more like Chris Gaines.
congrats on multiple levels!
March 21, 2006 at 8:35 am |
That’s great news, Aaron. Big congratz from me, too.
March 27, 2006 at 2:47 pm |
Congratulations Aaoron! And there does seem to be some pigment in his skin. Incredible!
Seriously though, congratulations on your son. I will certainly be praying for you as you assume yet another role, father.
Tell Joni I said hi.
Luke A.