It’s a boy!

It’s a boy!

At 2:24pm on April(ˈāprəl) 26th, 2019, our son was born in Beijing. I’m excited to introduce you to him!

His name is Alexander(ˌaləɡˈzandər) Thomas(ˈtäməs) Gordon(ˈɡôrdn). Both Alexander and Thomas are common names in my family. Alexander is my middle name, and it is also my father and his grandfather’s first name. Thomas is my brother’s middle name, and it is also my uncle and my grandfather’s first name.

Alexander is doing great so far. Like most babies, he spends most of his time eating and sleeping, and it’s incredible(inˈkredəb(ə)l) to see him growing each day.

His mother is also doing well. What a miracle(ˈmirək(ə)l) giving birth is! I’m in awe(ô) of what mothers do, and I’m grateful to have married a woman who has turned out to be such a wonderful mother to our children. I’m doing my best to be a good father.

Joe(jō) has been an amazing big brother, and he’s been a huge help to us as we’ve welcomed a new member into our family. I am also the oldest child in my family, so I understand how welcoming new siblings(ˈsibliNG) is a magical experience that can also sometimes be confusing and stressful(ˈstresfəl). I can’t wait for our two boys to get to know each other better and better.

Many of you have followed Joe’s “footprints(ˈfo͝otˌprint)” over the last several years through pictures at the bottom of the daily articles here. We’re so grateful for the new set of footprints that will join us on our adventures(adˈven(t)SHər, ədˈven(t)SHər), wherever they may take us.