I just received an email from my parents hinting that I might have a little brother by the end of the day. That would be exciting. I guess my brother and I will have to go home this weekend to see him. I’ll keep you posted.

From an email from my father:

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 9:27 pm

Well, Its accomplished.

He was born at 7:27 pm (In bed this time) (placenta within half an hour) Sinikka just helped put on his first diaper! :-)

He weighed 7 lb 14 oz. 20 inches long 14.25 inch head circumference 13.75 inch chest circumference Looks perfect & is nursing away etc.

We got some photos, but are not up to mailing them tonite. We are all doing well, but Carla is too tired to feel like any phone calls to night, so we’ll catch you tomorrow.

Doing well, Ben

My parents have now sent me some photos for all to see. Enjoy.