A Pride of Lyons Comes to Visit

We were delighted that Mom and Dad put their busy schedules on hold and came up from Tampa, so Aiden got to meet and spend time with his Grandma and Grandpap Lyons.  Aiden also enjoyed meeting Uncle Colin, who was visiting Tampa while on leave.  Aunt Tara and Uncle Mike made the trip up from Georgia, as well.  It's been years since the five of us "Lyons" have been together.  Thanks, all, for making the trip, for the helping hands, and for the loving embraces!

Aiden has been diligently shouldering his responsibilities of sleeping, eating, and filling diapers.  Please bear with us as you are inundated with photos of the first.  Success of the second is indicated by his one pound weight gain at his two-week appointment.  The third... well, just trust us!

Thank you, Clyde, for taking care of Aiden, me, and keeping things running smoothly (always, but especially during) the last few weeks.  You truly keep me going.

Commence photo inundation below:

Mom (Patty) and Dad (Jerry) welcome their first grandson.

Mom and Aiden.

Dad and Aiden.

Aiden... sleeping.



Meg, Colin, Dad, Mom, and Tara.  We five have not been in the same place, at the same time, for several years.

Tara and Aiden (Aiden, though awake, clearly wasn't ready for that shot).

Colin and Aiden.

Clyde and Aiden.

Aiden... sleeping again.

Meghan, Colin and Tara.

Meghan and Aiden.

Mom and Aiden.

Dad and Aiden.

Colin helps keep Kona company.

Aiden... still sleeping!

Welcome Home, Aiden!

Clyde Aiden McBride arrived March 4, 2011 at 1:05 p.m. weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 21 1/2 inches in length. We brought him home March 6th and are thoroughly enjoying the many changes he has brought to our lives.

Aiden, March 4th.

Aiden and Meg, March 4th.

Aiden and Clyde, March 4th.

Aiden, March 4th.

Aiden and Meg, March 4th.

Aiden and Clyde, March 5th.

Aiden and Meg, March 5th.

Welcome, Aiden!

Welcome Home, Colin!

Colin arrived home (which is currently Camp Pendleton, California) safely from Afghanistan.  We're so glad that he's back, and cannot wait until his visit!  Hopefully the little one comes along in time to meet Uncle Colin!

Colin (and kitten) in Afghanistan.  I will post a more recent photo as soon as he's able to send me one!