introducing Conner Jae...

Born on July 6, 2006 at 5:14pm, weighing 71b 10oz and 20 inches long. And he's sooooo precious!!!

Lots of big news!

Ok, I'll start with the most recent: CONGRATULATIONS TAYLOR AND TYLER! Conner Jae Thompson FINALLY came into the world on July 6th at 5:14 pm, weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces and 20 inches long. Now, he was 2 days early, but when you've known pretty much from the start that he was coming, 9 months is a hell of a long time to wait! And he's not even my baby! He's my first great-nephew. I know that sounds weird coming from a 27 year old. Taylor is my 19 year old niece, for those of you who don't know. Apparently this little man is already a stud, which, since I'm told he looks like his daddy, must be true.

And my second piece of news: I'm officially engaged. Larry proposed on July 2nd at the World War II Memorial in Washington DC. And of course, given that I just said I'm officially engaged, I said yes. Awww...how romantic. It was perfect. And I LOVE my ring. Life is finally falling perfectly into place for me...it's unreal how happy one person can be.