Rob's an Opa - What are you, Kim?

The following email message with the attached picture was sent by Rob a couple of weeks ago. I didn't realize that not everybody knew this news. I also didn't realize that Rob wasn't going to share any more information as this little fellow started growing.

PLEASE send an updated photograph, Brother and let us know how Ethan is doing now. It's amazing how strong such tiny human beings are but it's such a worry for the family as they experience a preemie birth.

Monday, November 20, 2006 7:32 PM Subject: Ethan Speirs . 3 lb. 8 1/2 oz. 16 1/2 " long KIM AND I ARE GRANDPARENTS

P.S. Olice was all of 2 lbs. 6 oz. so that makes Ethan more than a pound heavier or almost 50 percent bigger! Yikes. And, just so you can see what can happen, here's a shot of Olice then and pretty recently- with the aligator that he got from one of his nurses in the hospital ... Love you all - 'Oma' Marijke