by Jacob Thomas Parish

Chapter 1:    Getting Ready For Trip to Hospital

Daddy arrived from Germany on February 26th, 2005
just in time for Mommy's 25th birthday February 28th.
Now Mommy and Daddy are together, back in the USA and staying with
my soon to-be Uncle Jason and Aunt Jackie in Battle Mountain, NV.

My Aunt Jackie was really nice to my mom.
She gave her something called a Baby Shower.
I don't know why it is called a shower.
When I take one with Daddy I get all wet but at Aunt Jackie's we got Baby Gifts!

Mama got a new Jeep Grand Cherokee - to keep us safe.
Daddy's Mustang is still in route to the states from Germany.
[grandma parish says if you click on the pictures you will see 'em bigger]

Daddy says "Wow, I think we are having a BIG BOY!"

Daddy, Mommy and I had to travel to Elko, NV for my birth.
I know they are very anxious to see me.
Since Daddy has to report for duty at Ft Lewis, Washington very soon,
I had better hurry and make my grand entrance!

This is a picture of Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nevada
where Dr Winch is helping mama bring me into the world.