Finally, Finally, Finally.....   Going back in our family that we started in 1985, we FINALLY - almost 40 years later -  have our first...

Girl! Our Grandaughter! Addison Kiku!

I think after 4 great sons (we could've  had a hundred kids and they all would have been boys), and three awesome grandsons, I fear that Kathy had given up hope. 

But alas, born this past August 28th to son Ben and his beautiful wife Jordan, was a perfect baby GIRL promptly named Addison Kiku.

The name Addison is loved by Ben & Jordan, no doubt - at least for Ben - because the Cubs Wrigley Field is located on the corner of Addison & Clark.  

Kiku comes from Jordan's family honoring the Japanese heritage of her Maternal Grandfather, the renowned Dr Takashi Okuno.  Absolutely Brilliant!

Jordan delivered Addie at Lutheran General hospital and stayed just a brief couple days before they came back to their Carol Stream Home.

Calvin has embraced his Big Brother role and loves his Sister very very much.  Their dog Reese, who just plumetted another peg lower on the Family Attention scale, is very gentle and protective of Addie, even tho the arrival of Addie is the cause of Reese's latest demotion!

There has been a steady stream of family & friends to Addie's house all anxious to see this little miracle. 

Jordan is currently on Maternity leave to tend to Addie and Ben will take Paternity leave when Jordan returns to teaching towards the end of the year.

That gives little Addie months to bond with her Mom & Dad.

Praise God For This Miracle Named Addison Kiku!

God Bless This Family!

Finally A Girl!

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