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Apr 12, 2012 - 12:43am PT
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Congratulations!!!
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Apr 12, 2012 - 01:49am PT
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Neat! You have quite the adventure ahead, wow, enjoy:-)
btw, will you call Aristides, Ari?
Anyway, I look forward to meeting your little guy some day but meanwhile, take care of yourself, heal up and enjoy your precious little guy.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Apr 12, 2012 - 10:45am PT
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CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Apr 12, 2012 - 11:08am PT
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Beautiful son...and how does Ana look so good in that situation? Yeah to all of you..-a happy wonderful time!
Susan
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Apr 12, 2012 - 11:23am PT
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congrats!
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Apr 12, 2012 - 12:29pm PT
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"the whole world whispering, 'you were born at the right time.'" -- paul simon
& congrats
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 12, 2012 - 12:37pm PT
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That is some wonderful news you two...now three!
Mimi and I send our very best wishes! Yahoo!
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Apr 12, 2012 - 12:39pm PT
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Few things in life are as rewarding, and challenging on occasions, as having and raising kids. Congrats to you both, may health and happiness follow you all.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Apr 12, 2012 - 01:22pm PT
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Good catch (they can be slippery).
What avatar will he be using here?
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Anastasia
climber
I'm simply missing my mama.
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Apr 12, 2012 - 02:41pm PT
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Thanks, he is everything. Seriously I can't imagine anything better. :) AFS
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Apr 12, 2012 - 02:46pm PT
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His first post could be a TR,...
(Cheers A)
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Bill Sherman
Mountain climber
Culver City, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 13, 2012 - 03:12am PT
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Nita, I did not deliver him. We had to have a c-section and I needed to be by Anastasia's side instead of the other side of the curtain. If it had been a normal delivery then I would have done it myself with the OB standing by to assist if necessary.
Aristides was a Greek statesman from around 400 BC. The name means "The Just One" or "The Fair One". We will be calling him Aries (or Aris for the Greeks).
The middle name is in honor of Jordan Ramey after he ran out to get help during our ill-fated Castle Rock Spire attempt in 2010.
Mother and baby have not been home yet so Loki hasn't had a chance to meet him. I did bring home a blanket he had been wrapped in. She sniffed it then laid her head on it and went to sleep.
MisterE, it was my pleasure. Silver, I know what you mean. I saw a 2 year old today as a patient and couldn't believe how big this girl was at age 2 after thinking about how small Aries is at 2 days old. The time will fly and I'm sure I'm going to miss it.
Thanks everyone for the congratulations. This has definitely been the most exciting event of my life and I'm so happy to be sharing it with Anastasia.
Bill
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Double D
climber
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Apr 13, 2012 - 03:49am PT
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Congratulations to both of you!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Apr 13, 2012 - 10:52am PT
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What a joyful day for you and your families! Best wishes!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 13, 2012 - 11:26am PT
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A second congratulations to you all!
Here is an appropriate blog entry you may enjoy.
http://intothemountains.com/2012/04/12/the-challenges-of-parenthood-a-new-father%E2%80%99s-perspective-2/
I especially liked this statement:
"...I will even say that climbers and skiers have a distinct advantage over other parents in handling the challenges of a new baby. The three biggest complaints I heard from new parents was: the lack of sleep, changing diapers and dealing with the crying. These are things that climbers and skiers are well trained to handle and it is just a matter of adjusting to a new context."
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Apr 13, 2012 - 11:32am PT
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Big huge congratulations to you two. About darn time. Seems like that poor girl has been pregnant for two years. Give her a giant hug for me..
Skip
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Anastasia
climber
I'm simply missing my mama.
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Apr 16, 2012 - 01:32am PT
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Plus Loki is in love with him too. Our dog has been guarding him since arrival, always the first one to get up when he cries and... She gently kisses him, likes to put he head near his feet and just watch Aris as he sleeps. I have a great family which scares me silly. So much worth dying for, so much to lose and so much to live for... Incredible mind blowing. :)
Skip!!!! Yes, it took a bit longer than anticipated but heck... Good stuff does takes it's time to arrive. Seams everything wonderful in my life is always after a great wait. I am getting a clue, I am slowly learning to accept the flow. I sure as heck don't control any of this that is my life despite all my trying. :)
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 16, 2012 - 02:30am PT
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Hallelujah, brother. Once you give in and accept the blessings, amazement happens. Late bloomers.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Fumbling towards stone
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Apr 16, 2012 - 03:36am PT
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Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!!!!! How did I miss this? Congratulations you two, he's awesome! Many, many blessings to you all!
Those first moments are very precious… Remembering all four of mine now. The first time I held my first (who is now graduating from college this June! Time will fly so seize it!), she looked so calmly and serenely into my eyes with a look that said, "So you're that guy who's been yammering on for the past nine months!" :-) Luckily, I have a photo of that moment.
So excited for your growing family!
Eric
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 16, 2012 - 05:41am PT
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hey there say.... ohhhhhhhhhh, i love seeing all this baby stuff!!!
>:D<
once again:
happy new baby to you both!!!!
love the pictures...
:)
what a GREAT TRAIL to be on....
:)
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