Birth Announcement

Hello!
Mom and Dad are very happy that I have arrived and thought that I should introduce myself to you all. I decided to start making my way out early Tuesday morning. Mom and Dad picked up Miss Lyndsay and we all went to the hospital at 8:30 am. I was very comfortable and tried my best to stay cozy in Mom, but then at 10:17 pm I figured it was about time to take a peek at the outside world. Miss Lyndsay cut my umbilical cord as the doctors showed me to Mom & Dad. They were all crying big happy tears! I overheard the nurses tell Daddy that I was 8 lbs and I'm 20.5 inches tall. We hung out in the hospital for a couple of days getting poked and prodded, moving from room to room. Then on Thursday afternoon we went for my first ever car ride in Daddy's muscle car. Friday was another exciting day, as I went on my first shopping spree. I got a set of onies that fit me just right and the cutest little socks. Then Mom & Dad stopped by this place called Sonic and got a Mocha Java Chiller and a Grape Cream Slush. I'm learning that ice cream is something of great importance and priority for both Mom & Dad. There have been so many fascinating things to explore. As much as I'm inspecting my new world, Mom & Dad seem to be inspecting me. They tell me that I have Daddy's eyes and nose. Since my ear lobes are attached to my cheeks, they say I have Mommy's ears. I definitely have Mommy's pudgy cheeks. I have Daddy's long fingers and toes. And with all the wiggling I do, I have Mommy's hyperactivity. I have red hair just like both Daddy & Mommy. We haven't decided if I can curl my tongue like Mommy yet or not. Since I knew I was going to be born in California, I thought I'd start my tanning process right away. I was born with a lovely golden glow. Apparently I over did it a bit, because the nurses were calling it jaundice. Mommy has been feeding me lots and we get to sit in the sun to help flush it out. My blue eyes are looking more and more blue everyday as the yellow fades. The three of us will be hanging out a home for awhile and I have Mom & Dad's permission to have as many friends over anytime I want while were at home on one condition; you bring food. Well, it has been very nice meeting you. Mom wants her computer back, so, I'll have go. (attached is my picture. I know, I'm adorable!)

Sincerely,
Aprilia Karinda Borchert
8lbs 20 1/2 inches
7/28/2009 10:17pm

pronounced: ah-PRI-leah KAR-inda
(Karinda: combination of Karen & Linda)

Sent with permission from my parents:
John & Petra Borchert
3911 Helen Perry Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
john@igofast.com
petraborchert@gmail.com