Saturday, August 22, 2009

Our Newest Bundle of Joy

Jared Ricks was born August 19th - 8lbs. 5 oz. 21 1/2 inches long.

We are so happy to have him here. His brothers are very excited and love holding him. Even Landen (so far)! Jared is a name we have always liked and for some reason really fit this one well. We knew it was his name. His middle name, Ricks, is after some of Nate's ancestors. Joel Ricks crossed the plains with the mormon pioneers. His son Thomas Ricks, led the settlement the town of Rexburg, Idaho, and started Ricks College. Nate was named after Nathan Ricks, Joel's youngest son.











Pictures of the proud parents will come soon. Sometime when we don't look so tired and exhausted! :)

4 comments:

Emily said...

Wow Deborah, he's georgeous. He looks like all the rest! Just like a Purcell. I can't believe you have four beautiful boys. Congratulations! Landen looks soo big too.

Christine said...

Congrats! Hope you are feeling well and that he is a good baby.

Katie and Jason said...

Congrats Deb and Nate! He's so precious! The boys all look so big and handsome! Hope you are feeling well. Thanks for sharing the pictures!!

Heather said...

Hurray! How exciting. The name is really cute. Plus, I love Ricks College!!! We have 6 weeks till our baby boy arrives. Enjoy those newborn snuggles.