our son has arrived!
He’s here! We are just as thrilled as can be to introduce Graham David Lifford, born Saturday, April 14, at 11:23 a.m., weighing in at 7 pounds 5 ounces and measuring 19¾ inches. Mom and baby are both doing great and will be coming home tonight. Violet met her new little brother yesterday and seemed pretty thrilled about the whole thing.
Here are a few more photos; plenty more coming soon at our Flickr site.
Phil & Nancy Mickulas | April 15th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Congratulations to all - including, of course, mom, dad, sister, Violet, and all of the grandparents. Pictures look great. Be well and enjoy!
Sue Wainwright | April 15th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Congratulations, Rob! Thanks for the pix. He’s just adorable. Can’t wait to get down there next week and get some “hands-on” time. Talked with Cheris a bit ago, and she sounds really great. Glad the second time around went easier than the first, but then I hear it usually does.
Love,
Sue
Tom Allegra | April 15th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Congratulations! The world can always use another brilliant Lifford. Rob, I am sure you are going to have Violet and Graham jamming out on the guitar and bass before they get to first grade. Best wishes to you all!
Peter | April 15th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Congrats guys!! I hope I get out to Austin in the next year to see the whole fam in the flesh.
Pete
Dave & Michele | April 15th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Hooray hooray! We’re very happy for the Lifford family and can’t wait to meet the little guy.
Reba and Peter | April 15th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Happy Birthday, Graham!
And well done Mom and Dad- you’ve done it again with another cute baby.
The Burkes | April 15th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
We love the littlest Lifford!
Welcome!!!!!!!!!
ty hager | April 15th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Freakin’ PRECIOUS, dude! You don’t seem to have aged a bit, whereas the young ‘un is prob’ly agin’ ‘fore your eyes.
very happy for y’all.
Got this new side project goin’ on, check us out at http://www.myspace.com/thewizenheimerz.
Mucho congrats!!
Ty
Mary | April 15th, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Awww…he is SO sweet! Tell your wife that she looks awesome! I looked like I had been hit by a truck for about a week after both times I gave birth. Violet looks happy too! I hope it is a smooth transition for all of you!
Jim & Lori Giannotti | April 15th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Congratulations to the Lifford family on the new arrival. Graham is just adorable and we hope that everyone is well in Austin. We are very happy for you and we can’t wait to meet him!
Gramma and Grampa Lifford | April 15th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Congratulations Rob, Cheris and big sister Violet. As you already know, we are thrilled to welcome the littlest Lifford into the family - our precious grandson, Graham David. We sure think he looks like his Dad and his Grampa… not that we’re proud or anything like that! You are a fantastic family. We love all four of you!
Leah | April 15th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
YAY! good to talk to you! you (cheris) look amazing! that picture of v wanting to hold him is ADORABLE! you all look happy and great!
love ya!
Megan | April 15th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
SO CUTE! Congratulations to you both, I’m so excited for you. I love the name Graham. He is adorable. Now all you have to do is move into the house for sale on our street and we can see Graham and Violet all the time! :)
The Greys | April 15th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Well done! Congratulations. Do you get a tax break if you have a baby within 13 hours of the 15th? At the risk of sounding like a hippy, look up the Aires Grand Trine.
Hope all is well.
Chris & Kristen | April 15th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Yippee…we’re excited for you all! Graham is adorable. Wishing you a smooth transition, a bit of rest, and lots of happiness!
Shannon | April 15th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
Congrats!!! Rob, I don’t think you have changed at all in the last 10 years…has it really been about that long since I’ve seen you? You all look terrific-where did your daughter get that blonde hair?
Leti & Mandy | April 15th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Cheris & Rob,
Congrats, you two!!! You all look great, ’specially Cheris! Graham is soooooo cute already…none of that squishy-headed newborn stuff. We can’t wait to see you again and meet the little guy :)
Love,
Leti & Mandy
Jon | April 15th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Woo-hoo! Congratulations to all of the Liffords!
You make it look so easy. :-)
Tim | April 15th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Wow — congratulations! Cute baby, cute big sis, and a mom who does *not* like she just went through labor. Count your blessings, Rob!
Guy | April 15th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Rob and Cheris,
Congratulations and best wishes!!!! Really wonderful news… you all look great! Welcome to the world lil’ guy.
Dan,Heather,Max, and Maya | April 15th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Everyone looks fabulous in the pics! What a sweet family–congratulations!
Kent | April 15th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
You guys make good lookin’ babies! At some point, if your crew ever gets to the Canadian Rockies, or if this crew gets down Texas way, we’ll have to hook up - I was thinking no holds barred cage match. Or a picnic - I’ll let you guys make the call.
We’re expecting number two in September - any tips on handling two would be greatly appreciated. Frankly, I’m crapping my pants, but I would not want it any other way (the coming of the second little bean, not the pant crapping).
Cheris - you tell that Rob exactly what to do. Get rest if and when you can!
A monstrous congratulations from Calgary!
Kent, Kimberlee, Elias, and the one in the belly
Auntie Grams | April 15th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Hey guys, thanks for naming him after me! tee hee He is gorgeous. Cheris, I can’t believe how beautiful you look. It may have been 31 years since I gave birth to Freddie, but I still remember looking like 20 miles of bad road. Lord.
Violet looks happy, I can’t wait to fly down and see you all. I’ll wait until the masses leave and you have some time for yourselves. Good job you two!
A word of advice for down the road. Always check his pockets for worms and other critters before you wash his clothes…..trust me!
Kisses,
Auntie “Grahams” LOL
Sena Oh | April 15th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Congratulations to Rob&Cheris
your family looks great!!
How are you feeling?
wow,,,,
Violet and Graham are so cute!!!!
I miss you guys..
Mimi | April 15th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
Congratulations Rob, Cheris and Violet! Welcome baby Graham! :)
DrRuth | April 15th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Woohoo Cheris! He is gorgeous, Violet looks so proud! You did good mama.
Chris | April 15th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Congrats, you guys! :D I can’t believe how great Cheris looks in those pics after just recently having given birth. :p Best wishes for the whole happy family.
Mikey | April 15th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
World, this is Graham. Graham this is the world. Now play nice or someone will have to go in time out.
Congrats you guys. It only gets better with 2 I promise!
Uncle JIM | April 15th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Wow~~~ Rob!!
it’s a really great news to us.
plz accept my sincere congratulations on the birth of your son. :)
even more i’m really happy to see cheris & ur son both are doing great. >o
Shannon | April 16th, 2007 at 12:57 am
Congratulations and a little “yippee!” shouted from the top of Telegraph Hill.
Dawn Biega Hobbs | April 16th, 2007 at 6:20 am
Hi Rob, Cheris, Violet and Graham! Congratulations! The pictures are great! Graham is beautiful, as is the rest of the family! I hope it’s a really fun time and you are all doing well.
Wishing you well from New York,
Dawn
Amber, Michael, Davis and Sam | April 16th, 2007 at 9:10 am
Yay Cheris! We are so excited. We can’t wait to meet Graham. Congratulations!
shanntastic | April 16th, 2007 at 9:22 am
Congratulations! I love the name. And you all are MUCH to good looking for just having gone through what you went though. Huzzah!
TWCA & TGWA | April 16th, 2007 at 9:26 am
Congratulations to your and your family from the staff of the Texas Water Conservation Assocation and the Texas Ground Water Association. Welcome to the world little man!
annie d | April 16th, 2007 at 9:46 am
oh, man… you guys are such a beautiful family. really, just looking at you makes me want another baby. just a *little.*
Reen | April 16th, 2007 at 9:52 am
MERCY that is one beautiful family!!!
Congratulations, Cheris and Rob! I’m so happy for you….and for Violet, who obviously couldn’t wait to meet her little brother! Bravo, guys.
Dani | April 16th, 2007 at 10:12 am
You two really make gorgeous babies! Huge congratulations!
Peter Mickulas | April 16th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Rob, Cheris, Violet — congrats and a hearty NJ welcome to Graham! all the best,
Mary, Peter, and Benjamin
Jill Habel | April 16th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Congratulations Rob and Cheris! Graham is so handsome. I know Violet will make a wonderful big sister. Hope to meet him soon.
Love, your cousins
Jim, Jill and Billy
Nancy G | April 16th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Congratulations!! What a handsome young man. Everyone looks wonderful. Love to all of you!
“Aunt” Nancy
The Weitzman Family | April 16th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
He’s beautiful!! Welcome to the the world of toddler and newborn. We look forward to sharing many a wonderful moment in our two families’ lives… Can’t wait to see you all!
Love,
Crig, Ann, Sophia & Maeve
Karl & Jenny | April 16th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Adorable! Congratulations to you all, Graham looks very healthy and happy as you all do. And it looks like Violet can’t wait to be a big sister. Hpoe to see you all soon. * K & J
becka, jeremy, and elliot | April 16th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Hooray for Graham! Welcome to the world little guy, you have a fantastic big sister and two very cool parents.
Julian W. | April 16th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Hey there, Big GD!
Congratulations on choosing more than adequately suitable parents and a severly cute big sister. Welcome to the global village.
Apa | April 17th, 2007 at 11:17 am
When I talked with Rob the “day of” I was thrilled. When I talked with Cheris I cried. When I saw the pictures, more tears. Grandpa’s becoming a big softie. Good job you guys!
Dodds | April 17th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Congratulations you guys!
Sunshine & Gunnar | April 17th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Congrats - glad to hear everyone is doing great. The kids are beautiful - maybe next time your in the neighborhood we can get together.Thanks so much for sharing - take care!
Sunshine, Gunnar, Zach and Olivia
Ms. Evans, Christi | April 18th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
You better whoop that little turd before he starts acting up! He’s a dolly. If you decide you don’t want him, I’ll take him. ;)
Dave Hargrove | April 18th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Congratulations Rob, Cheris, and Violet! What a cute little guy! I definitely approve of his superb middle name!
Charles Provine | April 18th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Hello Liffords,
*smile* adding another wonderful person to this planet earth. Congratulations on the son Rob, but I think he’ll be subject to his older sister’s whims for a long time *smile*. I look forward to the next time we get to see each other. Please think about me if you ever pass through the Phoenix area.
All the best,
Charlie
mara | April 18th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Congrats! Fantastic news, sweet sweet baby!
Lots of inappropriate hugs from me.
Alicia | April 18th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Congratulations!! He’s adorable & the whole family looks great! Try to get some rest & enjoy him- time will fly by!
Love,
Alicia, Brian & the girls
Chris Barton | April 19th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
Everybody else said it better and sooner, but big congrats from the Bartons — can’t wait to meet him.
Chris
Laura M | April 20th, 2007 at 11:02 am
hurray! What an adorable little guy, he is so so perfect and sweet!
Congratulations to everyone!
laura m. and family
Cari K | April 20th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Welcome to the world, little Graham Lifford! You are absolutely beautiful. Congrats to everyone, with lots of hugs and kisses.
Bonnie | April 22nd, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Congratulations!!!!!! What a beautiful family!
Karen Ow | April 25th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
All the best to you and the family. The little one is adorable!
Sarah | April 26th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Everyone I work with cheered when I told them Graham was born. Literally 85 people welcomed him into the world with great enthusiasm. The fam looks great! Can’t wait to get there in a couple months. LOVE!!
Brian | April 26th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Comhghairdeas lads!!!
Absolutely fantastic news. We’re so happy for you all. We want to see the Lifford bus winging it’s way towards London / Ireland asap!
missing you all loads,
x
B & V
Carrie Grey | April 30th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
Congratulations! I can’t believe our boys are only two days apart (12th and 14th). I guess they decided meeting on Friday the 13th wasn’t the best idea.
I’m totally envious of your publicist / photographer. Cheris looks like she just came back from a day at the spa.
Hope you all are well and enjoying these precious days together as a family.
- Carrie
Craig Robertson | May 7th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Wow!!! Beautiful family guys!
I must say, nobody pops out kids and looks fabulous while doing it like Cheris!!!
Did I just say “fabulous”? How, metrosexual of me.
Anyway, congrats to you both!!!
Hyun-mi is a month away from making me a daddy too. I’m pretty excited…and scared…and unsure of what to do. Apparently babies naturally go to the nipple? Is that right? I watched a video on gerbils and they seemed to know exactly what to do. So I guess I just open my shirt and wait? Rob? Can I get some pointers, here? What’s the trick to making the milk come out? Do I have to stroke gently? I’d better ask my neighbours kid to help me practice. She’s 17. Is that too old??? Pointers would be appreciated.
Best wishes,
Craig and Hyun-mi.
zwas and tootsie | May 8th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Hey guys- Many Many Congrats on baby 2, aka Graham! He looks like a big (especially tall) guy! Is everyone else telling you that he looks a lot like Lifford?
On the flip side we could quote Matt Herman, who refused to look at my baby pictures of Jesse b/c “all babies look exactly the same until they’re six months old, so why bother?”
I hope the whole family is well. Been thinking about you guys. Jesse started sleeping through the night about two weeks back and we even gave him a little cereal this week. Good times!
I put the latest Jesse pics on Flickr in as the my URL site.
-z & t & j