The Newest Family Member

Cedric Blake Iwashige made his first appearance yesterday between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.  He is Shane and Dorcas' third son, our 4th grandson and 6th grandchild.  Cedric and his mother are both doing fine--a great blessing considering Cedric's 8 lb. 12 oz. birth weight and his mother's petite frame.  Cedric's two older brothers were both at least a pound lighter than he, at birth.

As is often the case with baby number three in terms of personality, this baby has some characteristics in common with each of his older brothers.  He has features like Tristan and coloring like Carson.  That is to say that he inherited very dark hair like Carson (unlike blonde Tristan), so maybe he'll end up looking more like Shane than either of his two brothers.

So far I've observed him as being alert, calm, and hungry, with fairly undemanding vocalizations.

Today is Shane's 29th birthday and Shane and Dorcas' wedding anniversary.  They were married seven years ago, in 2008.  The celebration in the Iwashige household that began 29 years ago at this time of year is set to continue for a long time to come.