Thursday, February 3, 2011

Our Boy! The Tiger's Tail Tale

West Ray was born on February 2, 2011 at 17:53 in Singapore.  His mother and I are so excited for the little guy.  He is almost 25 hours old (we just celebrated his 1 day birthday with "aunt's" Jenn and Alicia.  West is a Tiger's Tail because a little over 6 hours after he was born, the Chinese calendar zodiac sign became the Rabbit.  So, as West was born at the end of the Tiger year he is officially a Tiger (however, being born in 2011 makes him a Rabbit).  Living in Singapore has allowed Noelle and I to greater understand this zodiac system better. More than concerning ourselves with whether he is a Tiger's tail or a Rabbits nose, Noelle and I wanted West to be healthy. Praise the Lord! He is.

Here are some pictures that will help tell the story of our sons birth. Please note that my wife looks beautiful the whole time (in fact at 17:35 (just 18 minutes before West was born) the nurse in charge said "Noelle is so beautiful, even in labor she looks like Ms. Universe).
















8 comments:

Alicia Anne Bandy said...

I just met West, and he's the best! So sad for anyone named North, South, or East!!

Verne said...

We are praising the Lord for your safe arrival, West Ray, and we can hardly wait to kiss you from head to toe and tell you how very much we love you and Jesus Loves you too!! We look forward to watching you grow and change ! You have the most amazing parents ever! Love, love, love.... Auntie Natalie and Uncle Verne

Nicole's Adventures said...

These pictures make me soooo happy!!!! Sam, you're right, Noelle looks great the entire series of pictures. I'm glad everything went smoothly and that Noelle and West are healthy. Thank you for taking the time to post pictures :)

P.S. Alicia makes me giggle

Leo and Jen said...

We are so excited for both of you and for the great things God will do in West's life. What a blessing to be God's steward. We know you will make Him proud. We can't wait to meet your little tiger.

On a side note... Noelle you make me sick. I'm not even sure I would let Leo take pictures during that whole process. Oh well, I guess I should just get over the jealousy. :) You both look so good... and Noelle you already look un-pregnant right after having your child. Grrr. We love you guys!

~Jen (and Leo too)

Sarah said...

A HUGE congrats to both of you! West is a wonderful addition to your family, God has truly blessed you both. Thanks for sharing this moment with us :-)

Dave said...

Congratulations! We are so happy for you and can't wait to meet West. Love, - Dave and Kim :)

Ronnie said...

Congratulations Sam and Noelle.

Jenn said...

Congrats! West makes the Fleischmann family even more fantastic! I'm excited for the adventures God has in store for you 3!