Our precious new grandson was born Monday, July 27. He weighs 8.5 lbs and is almost 20" long.

Needless to say, he's brings us joy beyond words!

Trying to figure out how to post a photo.

Congrats Denise and Alan!! For picture posting, maybe Karen's old thread might help?

Here is a photo of one beautiful baby, Jude. Congratulations to the grandparents, Denise & Alan and naturally the parents, Rachel & Destin.

Denise he is absolutly beautiful! Congratulations

Denise, he's gorgeous.

What a little angel! :)

Thanks so much, Betty, for helping me post his photo. I was so tired last night that I couldn't follow the directions Karen posted.

We've waited 9 long months to announce Jude's birth. It was a harrowing day on Monday when Rachel went to the hospital. We waited hours and hours. The baby's heart rate was really faltering and the Dr. feared the chord was wrapped around the baby's neck. Therefore, an emergency C section was performed. The worst fears were realized - the chord was indeed wrapped around our dear grandson's neck. A great Dr. and hospital team acted and all went exceedingly well.

Alan and I appreciate all the kind words. He's a love and we are all elated. Rachel and the baby go home tomorrow.

He's beautiful!!!!!!!

Nancy

Congrats to all, what a cutie!
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Helen

Congrats to the entire family Denise. Jude is adorable. :3smile: :3smile:

Congrats Denise and family!

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Congratulations Denise - he is adorable.

So glad the Dr was on top of things and took action when needed to avoid any issues.

I'm sure you and Alan are in heaven, I know the feeling and its always special.

What a cutie he is. Congrats, Denise and Alan! Grandbabies are the very best!

Grandma & Grandpa:

Be careful of that little one as it won't take long for him to wrap you firmly around his little finger.

Cheers! Ray & Penny

Jude truly is a beautiful baby! Ray, I had to laugh at your message. I think Jude already has Denise and Alan wrapped around that little tiny finger. Right, Denise??? As it should be.

Congratulations, a grandchild is the greatest gift ever!

Thanks, all. The good wishes are truly appreciated.

My dear friend, Priscilla, knows me so well. Ray, we've been wrapped since Rachel and Destin made the announcement that Rachel was pregnant, back in December!

What a great name

Ray is right - grandchildren wrapping grandparents around their fingers is part of the job description.

We can all agree we each have the best grandchild. With support like that, our grandchildren will go far!

Cheers, anne

Jude is a gorgeous baby! Congratulations Denise, Alan , Rachel and Destin!

Congratulations Denise and Alan! What fun you'll have with a boy!

Thanks, Auntie Annie, Maria, Kathy and Diane.

Rachel and Jude are home from the hospital now and settling in.

Glad to hear they are home and settling in. Can't wait to see more pictures. Have a fun weekend bonding!

Thanks, Leslie! Will send more photos your way soon.

Denise, I do hope by now you have gotten to hold Jude. Would love a photo of that or Alan holding him or both or whatever you send will be great. I'm so easy!

Beautiful!

Congratulations to you all! I am often called "Jude". My friends and my Dad always called me that. Best wishes, Judy & John

Congratulations very much appreciated.

Betty, I sent 2 photos. If you'd like to post them, that would be great. Thanks.

New Jude photos. Still as precious as ever!

Great photos! What a precious baby -- and what loving grandparents! That's really a nice picture of you and Alan with Jude, Denise.

Very contented grandparents, I'd say! (Tiny babies scare me!, although I did manage my own)

Thanks for posting my photos once again, Betty!

Yes, a very precious baby and extremely elatated and contented grandparents, for sure! We will be spending a week with Rachel/Destin/Jude next week. Can hardly wait!

He's a doll! And grandma and Pop look pretty proud to me! I've had a lot of special births this week, Jude, a grandaughter to a cousin, and a child to my son's best friend from college. That's what makes the world go 'round! This was a good week!

Thanks, Olivia. The birth of a child is a most blessed special event.

Denise and Alan are having one fantastic time being grandparents. They love this baby so and look how much he has grown. Denise, his lion says he is already thinking about ROAR 14. Tell Rachel & Destin to start saving their money now! :)

Jude is one cute little guy!

Aaaaawwwwww! Jude is so adorable.

Thanks so much, Betty, Betty and Priscilla. No matter how much time we spend with our precious Grandson, we simply can't get enough of him!

I think we need to get Jude, whose birth sign, ironically, is Leo, a lion bank to save for ROAR 14!

Donations for ROAR 14 FUND gladly and graciously accepted :D

What a ctue picture!! Love the Lion on his pj's. I think he looks like you Denise.