Tuesday, April 24, 2007

RAYCER IS HERE!!!

IT'S A BOY!!! All of the chinese ladies at the deli around the corner from our house were right- IT's a BOY!! 7lbs, 1oz. of joy, Raycer Caden Verrecchia. Raycer is a name derived from Jennie' Dutch heritage, as I will tell you, or from my Scandanavian heritage, as Jennie will tell you. Either way: When you hear someone talking about "Raycer", you'll know who they're talking about.

Here's Jennie, pre-drugs, ready to go into her C-Section. Although we spent months in natural childbirth classes, Raycer was not ready to turn around... possibly due to his umbilical chord being tangled around his neck. In the end, post surgery, we are gald we made the safe decision... the doctor had a hell of a time getting him out because he was literally grabbing onto something and would not come out. (I witnessed her attempt, I thought she was going to lift jennie off the table!!) Raycer, being a tough little guy, came through well and just wanted to be with his mommy!

Ok, I know you want more pictures, so I'll drop some in.
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20 comments:

Team Lost Coast Brewery said...

What a miracle! The baby looks strong and healthy and you and Jennie are just glowing with hapiness. And damn, jennie looks great for having just gone through a c-section. You both are an inspiration! I can't wait to kick it with Raycer. Love you guys! Congrats!

Mandy said...

totally dope. words fail me at the moment. congratulations a million times over, you three. tanti auguri. tutto dell'mio amore!

Cara said...

yay! congratulations! everything mandykins says to you & more...

kt said...

What a beautiful baby!!!! Mom looks pretty great too. Can't wait to meet our new nephew Raycer.
Love love love to all!

laura said...

I am so happy to see the pics of your healthy and beautiful family. looking forward to meeting the newest vanderkid! congrats!

cerebral scribbles said...

Congratulations!!! We can now start the fund for "baby's 1st moto" ;-)

Love and babywipes!

-Allie

Unknown said...

Congrats! you all look so happy & healthy. Welcome baby Raycer!!!

Velo Bella said...

Jennie looks fabulous! And little Raycer is cutie patootie!

bring out the VK onesies.

Congratulations

bcahrens said...

Yea! Can't wait to meet Vanderbaby. Does this mean we can FINALLY get Vanderkitten stuff in LITTLE sizes for the twins??

Love, The Ahrens

Unknown said...

Mom, Baby Eating Dad, Congrats on your new Family! Raycer, Welcome to the World! You all look beautiful! Love, Tasha

askidgel said...

Congratulations! Your joy radiates from the photos. Raycer is beautiful.

Little_Jewford said...

Excellent! Makes we want to sing "We Saw Jerry's Daughter" but you had a son, your name's not Jerry and I'm not Camper Van Beethoven...but you do live in the east bay.

Jennie and Raycer look great! Biggest problem is what to get him...usually I buy Vanderkitten as a baby gift?!?!

Dale said...

Congratulations from a long lost cousin. (I'm not really lost only in PA.) You guys look great and the baby is beautiful. Hope to hear from you soon.
Lots of love,
Dale Carslaw (Verrecchia)

lynn said...

HUGE congrats and welcome to the Vanderbaby!

You guys look great.

Can't wait to meet little Raycer :)

lynn & joey

Unknown said...

I know you're probably hungry from waiting around Dave....but baby's hands are not chew toys! lol!

Congrats to all the both of you and best wishes to your new addition!

Unknown said...

Hallo Jennnie en Dave,

gefeliciteerd met jullie zoon.
Wat een leuke verassing. We zullen de nieuwe aanwinst in de stamboom verwerken.

Groeten uit Amsterdam,
Rana & Christine

Translation
Hello Dave and Jennnie
Congratiolations with your son.
What a nice surprise. We shall put the new gained member on the family-tree.

greetings from Amsterdam

Unknown said...

Hey, Raycer! AFM Race at Infineon today! Be there...Never too early to begin, eh?

Wow! Yay! Amazing! Wonderful! And, Jenny, you look truly fantastic. We are so impressed, and thrilled, and can't wait to meet the young fella!

Welcome to this world Raycer!
You are a beautiful family,
With love,
Nina & Morris

kt said...

We need more pics!

The Deluge said...

Jennie,

Congratulations!!!!! What a GREAT name for that gorgeous baby boy..
And who is that good looking man next to you.... LOL

You look Great'''' you look just like your sister Lisa... I had to take a second look.. I wish you and your beautiful family all the happiness that this life brings you....

Love Always

Cousin Pamela

Team TWENTY12 said...

Congratulations! wishing you all the best and tons of love peace, health and happiness forever! Nicola and the PROMAN girls