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Yesterday around 12:30 pm my nephew's girlfriend gave birth to their first child, Athens David Wenner-Smith, 7 lbs 8 oz. My wife and I raised our nephew from the age of 13, so he's more like a son to us, so I guess that makes me sort of a grandparent, too.
Anyway, here's a picture of mother and child:
I'll post a better picture when I get one.
Glenn
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 1:58:48 PM
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Congrats Glenn!
Man, I know I am getting old, but the new mother sure looks young! I hope your nephew realizes the life long journey he is now on! I wish you all nothing buy lots of love and luck!
Sean
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 2:00:34 PM
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Congrats, man!
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 4:31:12 PM
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Congratulations Glenn - and that's a wonderful picture. Best wishes to the new family addition!
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 4:32:01 PM
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Congratulations Glenn - and that's a wonderful picture. Best wishes to the new family addition!
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 9:58:14 PM
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Hi gmoney,
Congratulations!
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 10:06:19 PM
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Congratulations.
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 10:08:36 PM
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| Congratulations, Glenn...
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 10:11:10 PM
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Thanks all for the congrats and well wishes!
Sean, Mom and dad are both 23, so they're not too young, but I don't think either one was really ready for this, but they're gonna have lots of help and support.
Jerry, you're right, that is a wonderful picture!
Here are the additional pics I promised:
A better pic of the little man:
The proud papa!:
With great grandma (my wife's mother):
Glenn
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
Edited by - gmoney on September 23 2014 10:15:30 PM
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 11:33:56 PM
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Congratulation, gmoney!This reminds me of when one of my cousins were born a few years back. Man kids grow up fast.
-Steve
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Posted - September 23 2014 : 11:56:20 PM
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virtual cigars all around!!
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 07:03:59 AM
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Glenn ; Glade to here of the new baby and that all are OK! May the little boy know only love. Best of everything to the new Family.
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 08:33:57 AM
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quote:virtual cigars all around!!
Originally posted by rgcw5Â -Â September 23 2014Â :Â 11:56:20 PM
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make that CHOCOLATE cigars hehe
congrats on the kid <3<3<3
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 10:25:32 AM
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| AND may he grow up to love the model train hobby!
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 10:53:09 AM
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Glenn,
Congratulations, and may God bless the new family.
That first picture has the glow of motherhood in it.
Regards, John
I go to my grandchildren. They keep their grandpa informed on what's going on. <> Ben Vereen
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 11:55:05 AM
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quote:Thanks all for the congrats and well wishes!
Sean, Mom and dad are both 23, so they're not too young, but I don't think either one was really ready for this, but they're gonna have lots of help and support .
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Glenn,
That's good to hear! Especially that you will be there for help and support. I was on my own by the time I was 19. I could not imagine bringing someone into this world at 23! I was 32 and I still wasn't ready, but we had the help and support of my wife's mother, which made things a lot easier.. and still has. She moved in with us a few years back and I can assure you, I am no fan of living with a 78 year old woman, but sometimes it is very convenient. Iv'e just determined I don't have enough bathrooms! The woman is always in there!
Sean
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 2:16:58 PM
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Congratulations. Have you picked out a train set for him yet?
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 2:29:12 PM
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quote:...and that's a wonderful picture...
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â September 23 2014Â :Â 4:32:01 PM
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quote:...That first picture has the glow of motherhood in it...
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â September 24 2014Â :Â 10:53:09 AM
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When I said I would post a "better" picture, what I meant was a picture where the little guy was more visible, since you can hardly see him in the first picture.
BUT...
I think that first picture is simply amazing!
Glenn
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 6:37:23 PM
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Glenn, congratulations on your new little operating accessory!  The pictures are great!
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Posted - September 24 2014 : 10:11:44 PM
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Congrats Gmoney - wishing the best to them
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Posted - September 25 2014 : 03:18:25 AM
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Congratulations! Now that's a GOOD looking baby! Glad to hear you're going to be there for help and support, they will surely need it.
I didn't get my boy until a week after I turned 43, and I wasn't ready even then.
Make sure you get him a train set - sounds like you'll be the grandpa he needs. That just makes me smile.
Starting my Tyco and other favorites collection over again after 37 years.
My still in progress list of inventory and wantlist: tyconut.com
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Posted - September 25 2014 : 8:04:32 PM
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| Congratulations! Gmoney
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Posted - September 25 2014 : 10:14:57 PM
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| Congratulations!
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Posted - September 27 2014 : 10:26:53 PM
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Thanks again for all the congratulations and well wishes!
And I think I can put together a train set from the various pieces that I already have and won't have to cringe when careless little hands get a little too rough!
Glenn
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Posted - September 30 2014 : 5:53:50 PM
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| Nice photos of that cute child. Hopefully a train set will be part of his near future.
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