I don’t have much time to post this, so it will be short. Two days ago, on August 8th, I became a father. My beautiful wife gave birth (via C-section) to a beautiful baby girl, Molly Hannah. She was only 19 inches long but a healthy 9 lbs 3.6 ounces. So, I have a good excuse for missing the DeCou LumberJock picnic.
I’ve got to get back to the hospital now. I’ll post some photos on Flickr later on.
(I know this isn’t about woodworking at all. Sue me.)
-- Joshua, Olathe, Kansas





















24 comments so far
RobS
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posted 954 days ago
Congrats! Great day, that’s my Mom’s birthday too. Hope everyone is doing well.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
Thos. Angle
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posted 954 days ago
Congratulations, Just think, not long til grandbabies now!! then the fun really starts.
-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon
TreeBones
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posted 954 days ago
I can picture your grin from here. Here is a “E” hand shake… Time to start thinking about children’s furniture and toys. Congratulations
-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3 http://www.portablesawmill.biz/concrete/
jstewart
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posted 954 days ago
I know what you mean, Ron. I can’t wait to use Baby Moly as an excuse to buy some new tools to build her some furniture.
-- Joshua, Olathe, Kansas
dennis mitchell
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posted 954 days ago
Hurry a new baby girl…that might not be about woodworking , but that is what woodworking is all about!
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
Douglas Bordner
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posted 954 days ago
Congratulations Joshua!
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Splinters
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posted 954 days ago
Congrats Joshua…your world has now changed forever….
-- Splinters - Living and Loving life in the Rockies - http://www.splinterswoodworks.com/ - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5220040
john
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posted 954 days ago
Congrats Joshua Most people don,t believe it but it,s even a better feeling then building something. I know it sounds crazy but it,s true. lol
-- John in Belgrave (Website) http://www.extremebirdhouse.com
WayneC
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posted 954 days ago
Congratulations. My daughter turned 18 in May. Treasure the time. Molly will be 18 before you know it.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
Bob Babcock
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posted 954 days ago
Congratulations Joshua….nothing in life is more rewarding. I’m with you Wayne….my “baby” is 21.
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
PanamaJack
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posted 954 days ago
I’ll only sue you if you don’t show the pictures of our newest little LumberJock! :-D
What about Joshua’s wife? Congratulations go out to Mr. & Mrs. Joshua!
Josuha, now you have a good excuse to get up in the middle of the night to…....work in the shop! :-)
I’ve never thought of an “E” hand shake…Ron you ought to Patent that idea, quick!
-- Carpe Lignum; Tornare Lignum (Seize the wood, to Turn the wood)
Don
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posted 954 days ago
All the best to Mom, Dad and Molly Hannah!
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hillsbiblechurch.org/
Jchon Paradise
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posted 954 days ago
Congrats!!!
-- Jchon - Denton, TX
scottb
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posted 954 days ago
Congratulations! Enjoy your time right now… Ah, I miss those first few weeks, living life 2 hours at a time. Feed change nap. Don’t even try to get down in the shop. You’ll be lucky to get down on the couch ;)
-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/
Karson
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posted 954 days ago
You were missed a little at the picnic. I did notify all present about the baby so your name did come up.
Congratulations.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
MsDebbieP
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posted 953 days ago
Happy Birthday, Molly!!
Enjoy every moment—even the 2 AM, tired as heck, moments. They will be gone so quickly.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
RobH
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posted 952 days ago
Congrats Joshua,
Things are usually rough at first, but it really does get better. Just keep in mind that nothing is more important than time spent with the little ones.
Rob
-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA
jstewart
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posted 952 days ago
I’ve finally posted some photos on the web. Here’s one of my favorites.
-- Joshua, Olathe, Kansas
Bill
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posted 952 days ago
Congratulations Josh. What a cutie! I hope you have time to start building that furniture.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
lclashley
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posted 952 days ago
Congrats!!! My wife and I had a baby boy on June 4th.
MsDebbieP
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posted 950 days ago
oooooooooooooooh so beautiful!
here’s my tips (as a grandmother, and as an early childhood educator)
1. you can’t hold a baby too much—they are learning about trust and security.
2. don’t make the poor little thing live in one on those carriers.
That’s it.. I’ll take my grandma hat off now :)
back to” aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw adorable
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
MsDebbieP
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posted 950 days ago
(Congrats to you as well Iclashley…....... a couple months old ALREADY!!!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
PanamaJack
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posted 950 days ago
Sweet little pic, Joshua! That one should be a favorite…as well as all the rest!
-- Carpe Lignum; Tornare Lignum (Seize the wood, to Turn the wood)
Lip
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posted 950 days ago
Congrats jstewart … and belated congrats lclashley!!!
(the good thing about woodworking is everything can be related back to woodworking … Lip Vision neighbor=potential customer … old neighbors = someone who might have some old tools … new kid = good excuse to buy tools and lumber for the rest of your life!!!!)
PS … I’m just curious MsDeb for um … no particular reason … but ... ummmmmm … how many hours a day = “living in one of those carriers” ... and how many hours a day = “just visiting” ... lol … don’t swing!!! lol
-- Lip's Dysfuncational Firewood Farm, South Bend, IN