Hi! I’m Charles, and today is my birthday! Right now I weigh 10 pounds, 5 ounces, and I’m 23 and a half inches long. The nurses at the hospital have taken to calling me “Moose,” because of my great mass.

I’m kinda new to this whole “being outside of mommy’s tummy” thing, so bear with me while I figure out the internet. Apparently there are boobs online? That’s awesome, because I’m kinda thirsty. Anyway, here are some pictures of me! Daddy says they are all clickable if you want to view the original full-size picture.

Here I am at 17 minutes old:


Putting on my first new duds:





Daddy’s poking me in the head, I think.


I’m meeting Mommy for the first time!




Next is a picture Daddy took of me from WAY too close so the flash woke me up. It’s okay, though; I screamed real loud and Daddy felt bad.


Meeting Grandma for the first time.


And Grandpa too!


And here’s Oma:


Me with Oma and Grandma:


And the ever-popular Grumps!


I am the scion of a long line of single sons, apparently. This is a lot of pressure.


Here’s me and Daddy, and Grandma making sure Mommy feels okay.


Here I am with Daddy! He’s kinda scary, but his voice is oddly familiar.


Here I am with Daddy, Mommy, and Grandma.


And finally, my new family!

18 Responses to “”

  1. Henna says:

    i think i am in love. he’s beautiful!

  2. Mandy says:

    I am so happy for you! He is beautiful

  3. Anne says:

    Was he born with a cell phone in his mouth? Is that what Matt’s doing?

  4. Venessa says:

    asdlf;lkj!!!1! I can’t tell you how excited I am about Charles! Congratulations!

  5. Notorious J.U.B. says:

    Congratulations! That certainly is a mammoth baby. I still want to know the head circumference, as does everyone else, I’d imagine.

  6. G-Aunt Vic says:

    Oh no! My nieces are determined to make me old, but I shall persevere. Congrats! He is beautiful, of course.

  7. Kyle says:

    Congrats guys!!! Great pictures (especially the 4th one down with the big ‘ol smile on his face and the one of Sarah’s mom holding him while holding her hand)…and it is a big baby, relative to normal humans…the picture of Sarah’s dad holding him makes him look like a peanut.

    BTW – Kris and I argued for 5 minutes over what kind of nut to use as the punchline there. I said walnut (rounder)…she said almond. In the end, I’m disappointed in our effort. But you guys…you guys did awesome. Congrats again.

    -K&K

  8. Doug says:

    The pictures are fantastic! I can’t wait to see the (not so) li’l guy in person. Take care, you guys, and once again, congratulations!

  9. Aunt Lalu and Uncle Joe says:

    WAHOO! Welcome, Charles Matthew! Way to go, Sarah (you, too, Matthew, although you pretty much did all you had to at the beginning . . . hahaha)!! Can’t wait to get my hands on that large, economy-sized grandnephew! He’s so handsome!!
    Love to all!!

  10. Lee & Anita says:

    Congratulation! and Great Job!

    YOU GOT A BIG ONE!!
    Cut as a button, ok a big button.
    All our love.

  11. JFrost says:

    Congrats guys – so happy for you – He looks adorable!! You both look wonderful and thrilled too – exhausted I’m sure, but how exciting!!!

  12. Joe Brescia says:

    Thy Hearndom come, thy will be done….

  13. Tigger (the boys) says:

    Scion of Leviathan. almost rhymes.

    Congrats, you two. He looks perfect.

  14. Colin says:

    Congrats Hearn and Mama Hearn! You guys are too cool, and so is Charles M.

    You know what they say about big babies…

  15. Colin says:

    …I don’t actually have a punchline for that, I got ahead of myself, I’ll try to post a good one later.

  16. Auntie Em says:

    Congrats You Guys!!!!!! He’s so cute, and Sarah I’m so proud of you and love you all bunches. Can’t wait to meet Charlie in person. Will call shortly when things have calmed down 🙂
    Miss you all much. XO.

  17. Anonymous says:

    Congratulations you guys! He is handsomely beautiful!

    Can’t wait to see him up close and personal!

    All our love,

    Ray & Donna

  18. Anonymous says:

    Beth and Fran said…

    Congrats – what a great looking boy. let the fun begin!!

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