Saturday, May 19, 2012

Ries Cameron Whitfield


Our family is complete.


We are pleased to introduce Ries Cameron Whitfield to the world! 







The name Ries (pronounced "Reese") has significant meaning to us.  Not only is it Doug's middle name and his grandfather's middle name, but it is the surname of Doug's great-great-great grandfather who emigrated from Denmark to New Zealand to start the Lutheran Church.

Big Sister Sophie is in heaven.  She is sweet, nurturing, loving... Baby Brother Ries was worth the wait!





We are overwhelmed with gratitude.

7 comments:

christa said...

i've been anxiously awaiting your post! congratulations. what a special family. and elizabeth, seriously... i can't believe how beautiful you look! thank you for sharing the news and the photos!

Ali said...

love him already! I cannot believe how much he looks like Sophie - you guys sure make a beautiful family!

Ibe Family said...

He is perfect! What a beautiful family. I am so happy for all of you.

Alexis Gradwohl said...

Congrats! What darling pictures of Sophie kissing her new baby brother!

the o's said...

oh my gosh. SO BEAUTIFUL! enjoy these new moments as a family of four... things just keep getting better, i can assure you! :) xoxo from the o's

Trina said...

Love the pictures. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

Stacy said...

Congratulations, Whitfields! So very happy for you, and just loved getting so see all of the pictures of your new addition!