12/21 was a very special day. Not only is it a palindrome (sweet!), the winter solstice, a full moon and the first full eclipse ON the winter solstice since 1638, it was the day our precious baby boy came into this world.
At 7:11pm Everett Jon was born. We were anxious and scared knowing he would be small at 34 weeks gestation but when we first laid eyes on him we knew he was strong. He was 5 pounds, 12 ounces and full of life. My goodness! I asked Dr. Kelly, "what would have happened if he would have stayed in another 6 weeks?!" She replied, "You'd still be pushing."
At first we didn't know what to call him. Daddy was a little indecisive and we hadn't planned on needing a name ready for several weeks. After 2 long days we knew he was Everett, which happens to be my Great-Grandfather and Great-Great-Grandfathers' names. Everett means "strong", so it really seems fitting. It also happens to mean "wild boar" which I think is cool and Adam finds embarrassing (don't tell him I told you).
We love you so much little buddy and can't wait to take you home with us.
