Tuesday, December 21, 2010

It's a boy!

Maximilian Charles
born at 7:16 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010
9 pounds, 3 ounces (4.18 kg)
20.5 inches (52 cm)

Day 1:


Day 7:


Day 10 (yesterday!):

All is well with us. I'm feeding him right now and typing one-handed, so no big story. But I'll be back! Just didn't want to keep you hanging for too long. Also, we wish you all the best for the holidays and the year ahead! Much love to all, from Alison and Max. xoxo

62 comments:

Bertha said...

He is adorable!! Congratulations Alison!

Tine said...

bienvenue joli petit garçon ;-) félicitations à maman et papa, Tine

melissa said...

congratulations!
he's beautiful.

Anonymous said...

He's a cute one, Alison! Congrats and happy holidays!!!

(ps: if you have any questions or breakdowns it's all pretty fresh in my brain so just give me a shout)

tracy_a said...

Congratulations! He's adorable!

Jodi said...

Congratulations! What a gorgeous little guy -- what a great holiday present, too.

CarlaF-in Atlanta said...

Congratulations! What a wonderful present :)

CarlaF-in Atlanta

Anonymous said...

Someone likes being swaddled. :) Congratualtions! He is lovely.

Barbara said...

Congratulations! What a handsome young man!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Anonymous said...

What a perfect gift! Congratulations!

Shirley said...

How sweet. Congratulations!

Amy said...

Congratulations!! He's so handsome!

Anonymous said...

Oh YAY! What a beautiful little guy! And a lucky one too, to have you as a mama. Hope you are all enjoying each other.

diandra said...

you two are so cute! congradulations!! XO

Gaile said...

What a little cutie!! Congratulations to all of you, and welcome to Max! (Darling name, btw, really great!)

Jen said...

Hurray! Congratulations!

vivian said...

Congratulations! He is beautiful.

Interestingly, one of my closest friends has two boys. And their names? Charles & Max! :)

Mona Schmidt said...

Oh, so cute! Makes me want to have another one...Congratulations!

lugirl said...

Beautiful! All the best to you and Max. Merry merry Christmas :)

Lisa Boyer said...

Gorgeous little man; beautiful mommy. Congratulations.

Balkan Style Bloggers said...

Congratulations! He's absolutely lovely! :)

Marie-Michèle said...

il est magnifique!
félicitations aux parents! et bienvenue dans le grand monde, bébé Max! may your holiday be filled with magic (a new baby will do that!)

Lisa R-R said...

Welcome Max!
Lovely photos - thanks for sharing.
Lisa in Toronto

Kathy said...

Oh, so glad to meet your son!! He is fantastic! What a lovely Christmas gift you created for yourself. There is just nothing like it in the world. Cherish the moments, and know that yes, you will get enough sleep again someday. :) :) I wish you the best and am so happy for your new family!

Erin said...

Congrats! He is absolutely precious and perfect in every way! Enjoy this time.

Nicola said...

Many congratulations - what a handsome little man!

Becky said...

Beautiful - both of you!!

Frieda said...

Congratulations , he's a beautiful boy !

Cambria said...

Congratulations. He is beautiful, and that's a nice strong name.

Unknown said...

Congratulations! He's beautiful :)

jennifer.auroradesign said...

I've been checking your blog daily since about then waiting for word. Congratulations to your entire family. Joy to you all this Christmas season!

Daphne said...

Congrats many times over. He's lovely and so are you. You look really wonderful... let me tell you that it just keeps getting better and better. (we're almost 5 months along!)

Sarah A. said...

What a cutie! Congratulations and happy holidays.

Jessica said...

Congratulations! What a little sweetie.

La Cabeza Grande said...

My word, what a beautiful boy and momma! Thank you for sharing him with us.

Be well and happiest of holidays to you all.

BTW, my verification word is "blessewe." Bless ewe :o)

nelsonjane said...

Merry Christmas Max and Alison !!

Congratulations sweetie ;)

Eileen said...

congratulations and lovely pictures.

catie said...

Nice work, Mom. He's beautiful. And you look great, too!

Patricia said...

Congratulations! What a sweet little face. In the second pic, he's the spitting image of you. :))

ingrid said...

Congratulations! Such a perfect, if not big, boy! I was also 9 lbs 3 oz. :)

You're going to have so much fun with him. Enjoy every moment.

shannyb70 said...

Congratulations!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Alison! He is adorable :)

-Stacey

Mary said...

Congratulations! Welcome to the world Brainybaby!

Sandra said...

Congratulations. Happy Holidays.

Robin said...

He is adorable, Alison! All the best to you and your family.

Vicki Knitorious said...

Congratulations, Alison! He's a handsome little fella.
; )

Teri said...

Congratulations! He's beautiful.

Stephanie said...

That is a seriously good looking baby. Congratulations. He's nicely made.

Seanna Lea said...

Congratulations! He's a little cutie pie!

Leslie said...

Congrats! He's too cute for words :-)

Wendy said...

Congratulations on your beautiful boy! And I like his crocheted hat...

Megan said...

Wonderful news! Such cute pictures.

Bethany said...

Congratulations, Mama!! Welcome to the world, Max! I love the picture of the two of you.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! He IS beautiful!

vroomhilda said...

Awww - congratulations!! ~Alysia

Lynn said...

Best wishes to you. He's very sweet :D He'll be the best dressed baby in town no doubt!!

Knittripps said...

Congratulaions! He is beautiful. Enjoy every minute of it.

Ellen said...

I am so happy for you. He's beautiful.

tadlewog said...

congrats! I'm brilliantly happy for yoU!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely baby! I love the name! Hope you are feeling well and we'll be getting updates on baby and knitting soon!

Jennifer said...

He's adorable! Congratulations! PS Swaddling ROCKS.

Knit and Purl Mama said...

Max is so cute. Congrats again!