After what seemed like forever, my sister Paula finally gave birth to a healthy and adorable baby girl, Reah Sue. She was born around 9 or 10 PDT last night. My sister had been in labor since Friday night. I had no idea labor could last that long!

I don’t know all the details, but I know she is healthy and weighs 7 pounds, 13 ounces. The anticipation was awful. I kept thinking, "Poor Paula!" I really can’t imagine what it’s like to go through that whole process. But she is a trooper and managed to do her thing. She gave birth through the help of a midwife. It was really interesting to hear about the preparations and process.

But it’s much more interesting to know I’m an uncle again! I’m thrilled to say I’ll get to meet Rhea and see my family this month in San Francisco. It’ll be the first Christmas I get to spend with all of them since about 2002. Such a shame that Isaac is not going to be able to make it.

Rhea Sue was named after my grandmother (Rhea) and Bert’s (Paula’s husband) mother (Sue) who died several years ago.  Oh well, that’s all for now. Expect to see lots of pictures of Rhea Sue as time goes on!