Presley Is Here!!!

While it seems like it has been a long wait in one way, and just a few short days in another way, Presley Nicole Long has finally arrived, all safe and sound!! She came into this world on Tuesday, February 26 (which is also her great uncle Lester's birthday), at 2:40 p.m. weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces and 20.5 inches long. She is a beautiful baby, all grand parents think that of course, but in her case it is true. We suggested that Jennifer and Toby name her Precious, because she truly is. She is so, so tiny. As Jennifer's friend Gina said, "She is like holding a feather!" She has long fingers and I think she will be a guitar and piano player! Beverly and I think that she looks just like Jennifer when she was born. She has lots of hair, blonde around her face and long and darker in the back. Jennifer was at the hospital at 5:00 a.m on Tuesday, Presley was born that afternoon and tonight they are home, a little over 24 hours after being born. Not like the old days. Jennifer said there is no rest in the hospital when you are tending to the baby yourself, so you might as well be in the comforts of your own home.

Beverly and I are so thankful for her safe arrival and we appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers for all of us. It is very true that God is so good.