a…….

……..baby BOY!!!!

This is Ezekiel Wayne Mankins!

Our son Zeke was born on Tuesday night (11:58 PM) November 6th, in Orlando, FL, weighing in at a hefty 8 lbs. 5 oz. and measuring 20 ¼ inches.

After a few days of anxious waiting, we proud parents got our first look at him yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. To our surprise, Zeke was discharged early, and we were able to take him home from the hospital last night. Big brother Elijah has been very excited and wanting to help us as much as possible. He loves holding him, helping feed him with the bottle, running and getting diapers and pacifier, etc. Last week, while shopping for baby items with Elijah, I told him we were going to Walmart to shop for the baby. Of course, it was only logical for him to ask me, “Is the baby at Walmart?” Last night he got his first look at Zeke at the nursery and said, “I found the baby!”

As for Zeke, well…let’s just say he likes to grunt, and is a very good eater (we are so in trouble when these 2 get older!) He also seems to be very alert already and is following his dad’s voice around the room. We are thrilled that he has joined our family!

Thanks for praying with us, and sharing our joy!

Chad, Janeene, Elijah & Ezekiel