Lounging

Henry at home

The Big Dupa, in his first days at home.

Henry comes home from the hospital

Henry's first moment in his new home. Mingus is interested...sniffs...decides he's not interested. He still isn't.

Henry's first few days

August 16-18, 2008, Beverly Hospital. Proud daddy with his boy. And Henry hanging out with cousin Owen and cousin Charlotte.

Happy Birthday, Henry!

Straffe Hendrik

Henry David Alaimo was born 8/15/08 (his father's birthday) @ 5:01 PM weighing in at 7 lbs, 9 ozs and 21 inches long.

The Message!

Thursday, August 14, 2008, 3:48 PM. I'm at work, in a BOLD meeting, when my cell phone chirps, indicating an incoming text message. Liane tried to call, but I have no coverage in that conference room. So she texts... Holy Shit! Within 2 mintues I'm on I-495 racing home...

First Photo Of Henry

Actually, we had an ultrasound a month earlier in mid-February, but Henry looked like a space alien at the time. This picture from St. Paddy's day shows the real boy, punchin' and kickin' like he still is...

Also, I'll admit that tears streamed down my face the first time this image became clear.  It wouldn't be the last time I cried tears of joy seeing this boy.  Loved him from Day 1 (well, this was five months before Day 1!).