The Little Lyons Cub Arrived!
 

As most of you know, little baby Lyons was about 2 weeks overdue when I went into the hospital on Monday (3/10) to have labor induced. Unfortunately, the induction process was completely unsuccessful and by noon on Tuesday, we made the decision to delivery via Ceasarean Section and by 1:12 PM, our son made his appearance into the world!

Here are the details:

Name: Avner David Lee Lyons (pronounced as 'Ahv-ner')
Birthday: March 11, 2003 @ 1:12 PM
Weight: 7 pounds even
Height: 19.5 inches
Chest: 13.5"
Head: 13"

In Hebrew, Avner means 'His Father's Light'. In the Bible, Avner was a general in King Saul's army. Jon's maternal great-grandfather and paternal grandfather are named Herbert. My paternal grandmother's English name is Gertrude. Gertrude & Herbert both mean 'warrior' or 'soldier', which is where the biblical Avner fits in to the naming scheme. Additionally, Jon's other maternal great-grandfather went by the name Abe (hence, the "a" name).

David is my maternal grandfather and it is traditional in Jon's family that the firstborn child is given the middle name of Lee. Avner is a seventh-generation Floridian, which makes his daddy very proud!

Recovery has been pretty good (considering I have nothing from which to compare) and I'm already driving a bit and off of all painkillers (yeah!). Avner is doing quite well - nursing like a real champ and for the most part, has a very calm disposition.

The four-legged children have been absolutely wonderful, very interested in the baby and gently protective.

We see changes in him every day and are fascinated by the changes he's made in us and our relationship with him and each other.

Back to being a 'mom'. Hope to be back online on a regular basis in the next few weeks.


http://www.penguintrax.com/avner/avner_day5.jpg

He's adorable! Congratulations to you and Mr. PnguinTrax on your new bundle of joy!

He's soooooo adorable!!! Congratulations to you & Mr. PnguinTrax!

ROCK ON!

Congrats to you and Mr. PenguinTrax. I am so happy that all of you are doing well and happy in your new roles as parents. Its amazing to see life unfold anew. You have chosen such a wonderful name for such a little person. Congratulations again and heres wishing you all the best and much success and happiness to little Avner.

PS: I'll be happy to provide a rec in about 18 years. lol.

^^^hehehe that's cute ;)

Aww, what a cutie! Congrats! :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! He's DARLING!

Congratulations to you & your husband!! Avner is a beautiful addition to your family! :D

Congratulations!! I love the thought and history behind his name.

Oh, my goodness, what a CUTIE PIE!!! Mazel Tov to the proud mama and papa! :D

CutiePie...I thought that I heard someone calling my name? hee hee :D

Congratulations Barbara and a big WELCOME to Baby Pnguintrax, Avner! :D

OK, OK, I guess you're a cutie pie too! LOL ;)

Congratulations!

Congrats! Glad thing went well and are going well.

He is adorable.Congratulations to you and your husband.:)

Congratulations! He is adorable!

Congratulations Barbara! He is just gorgeous, what a beautiful child. I hope you, Mr. PnguinTrax, and baby Avner enjoy every moment together. Cherish it always!

Fraternally,
Christin

Congratulations on your new addition!

Congrats on your baby. I love the name and the historical legacy.

He is a little cutie and very alert looking.

he is absolutely precious! congrats!

Congrats to you, Mr. PnguinTrax & the 4 legged siblings! Avner is adorable.

Baby!
 

Wow!! He looks like he's already having deep and serious thoughts. :)

Congrats and don't forget to pamper yourself a little, too! :D

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! What a cutie! :D

Congratulations on your bundle of joy. :) Welcome to the world, Avner. :D

Congrats to you and your husband on your new family member! He's adorable!


ZLAM!

Congratulations to you and Mr. Pnguintrax! He's adorable! :D

I second!!!

Congratualations Barbara!!!

He is such a sweetie!:D Congrats to you and Mr Penguintrax!

Avner is precious! :) Congratulations to you and your hubby on the new addition to the household. :D :D :D

Barb, that is just the MOST precious little face! I hope that you and your husband are loving every minute of parenthood!:)

he's so cute
i wish your mishpokhe much glik and nakhes


mazel tov!!!!

Congratulations Pnguintrax and Mr. Pnguintrax. Babyperson Avner's a handsome boy.

Mucho Congrats to the PnguinTrax family :) He's adorable!! Now you have to get him the little baby onesie that says "A ZTA loves me!". One of my sisters had one for her baby that said "A D Phi E loves me" and it was SOOO cute!

Congratulations!! What a cutie!

Congrats!!! He REALLY is a cutie :)

he is beautiful! congratulations to you and your husband!

He's such a cutie! Congrats to you and Mr. PnguinTrax! :)

congratulations!!!! i am very happy to hear that everyone is healthy!! avner is absolutely adorable!!! best of luck to you and your family!

absolutely adorable...congratulations! those eyes...he'll be a curious one!!!!;)

monica