Welcome to the world, little Tej Litzsinger!

I want to make an announcement. Actually, I would like to yell from the rafters that after a very long awaited nine months, Gary and Prital Litzsinger have given birth to a 6.5 lb perfect baby boy!!!! He was born Thursday, June 26th. Tej Franklin Litzsinger (pronounced with a long “a” and a soft “j”) came into the world with a huge head of hair and dark, dark eyes. He is the most beautiful little thing ever. I laughed. I cried. And then I drove straight to the hospital because I could not contain myself. When we arrived, we found a sleeping baby wrapped burrito-style in his bed and a very beautiful, radiant Prital. I think motherhood is going to suit her just fine. She did not look like she had been through anything strenuous that day, let alone giving birth! Labor had started to get lengthy, but ended easy for her. What a rockstar! Gary had already formed an alliance with her, volunteering earlier that day to attack the first diaper.

The news of a boy was a great surprise to them, because they had opted not to find out during the pregnancy. “Gary was excited to have his boy,” Prital said to us, “be we didn’t care, as long as it was healthy!” The news of a boy was exciting to grandpa, also. Tej will carry on the Litzsinger name.

Wow, 6.5 lbs is small. Tiny apple size head small. Microscopic fingernails small. Everything perfect, all in miniature. How do you handle a baby without breaking him??? I think I would keep him in a bubble, wrapped up burrito-style for insurance against harm. Pri showed us his pampers; they were smaller than any doll butt I have ever seen! This is going to be the greatest baby fix for me! I now have a reason to go into Babys R Us and go hog wild! Who can resist the tiny booties, the little pants that are less than a foot long. Blankies, so soft.

Ok, I am getting a little long winded……

This is the beginning of such a different, but exciting chapter for Gary and Pri. I am happy for them and I feel so blessed to be able to watch this little boy grow. He is yet another member of a very tight knit group of friends whom, with luck, will continue to grow and prosper.

If any of you know Prital and Gary, we would love for you to leave a comment of congratulations for them. I know it would bring them joy to see how many friends are delighted about the good news!

Tune into our photo gallery in a few days to view more pictures of Tej.