Addition to the Family

This is my new grandniece, Aurianna Grace, who arrived two weeks ago weighing 6 lbs, 10 oz:

Even though, as I regularly point out, this is a family blog, I’m not in the habit of posting anything related to family or my private life anywhere online…I’m just putting this up so Beth can see how much this child looks like her great-grandfather.

Also, I’m not sure about the whole “Aurianna” thing – my niece has followed the modern-day tradition of giving her child an unusual name with an even more unusual spelling.  I think I’m on board with my nephew, who plans on calling her “Gracie,” much to his sister’s disdain.

Anyway, welcome to the world Gracie!  May you live long and prosper.