Welcome Jake
I’m sure you have all heard the good news by now. But before you jump to the pictures let me paint the picture.
We woke up to a wonderful summers morning on Saturday and did our usual Saturday morning ritual. Got the wheelchair out, wheeled downstairs to the car and did a slow relaxing cruise down to the beach. There we did the wheelchair shuffle down the esplanade and got a nice spot in the shade. Had some coffee and my favorite breakfast, toasted special from Sea Change. It was a awesome sunny day.
Went home and Anne-Marie chilled on the couch while I did some painting. Made us dinner and I went to go play some poker with the boys at Werner’s place. Luckily something told me not to drink that night because I got THE CALL from Anne at about 10 pm.
Raced home, did the wheelchair thing again - getting good at this now, to get down to the car and took a safe but fast trip to the hospital.
When we arrived they expected us and already new us by name, as you know it’s been LONG pregnancy :-). The on-duty nurse had a quick look and said that Anne-Marie’s water had broken and that the game was on.
30 Min later we were in the theater and Jake was born at 10:58 pm. I must say I take my hat off to Anne-Marie - She got the very unexpected news that it was going to happen NOW ! and went though the whole thing full of trust, without any fear - I’ll never forget I could hear the doctor trying to make conversation, obviously to calm her down and in typical Anne-Marie fashion she cut him short mid sentance and said “common - I’m ready !”
Anyway - I’ll stop blabbing - I am sure there will still be plenty chapters in this Jake book.
Here are some photos ( you can use your keyboards left and right keys to tab through the photos )
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October 19th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Congratulations Uys family. Jake looks like he has more hair than his Dad.
Look out Taylor, Farah, Mikaeli…There’s an Uys on the loose. Flynn has a partner in crime.
All the best
Paul & Flick.
October 19th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Congratulations guys! We are so happy and excited for you, Jake is perfect and with a full set of hair, I like it!
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
October 19th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
tiny but perfect!, congrats you cooked a good one!
October 19th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Liefste ouboet, Anne & Jake!
Baie geluk aan al drie van julle en ons verwelkom die nuwe klein ding met ope arms in die wereld in!!! Ons is baie jaloers dat ons nie daar kan wees om vir Jake in al sy glorie te beleef nie!!! Alles wat mooi en goed is vir julle, al ons liefde en God’s reikste seen!!!
October 19th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Ouboet, Anne-Marie and Jake Neil Uys
Welldone he is beautiful. He defnitely has the big Uys hands and his mommy’s hair. Wish we were there to welcome our new nephew into the world. Emma and Daniel can’t wait to play with him. Hopefully it will happen soon!!!!! Hope he brings you lots of joy and happiness - Will there be a springbok or Wallaby in the making?
Big kissess and hugs to you.
October 20th, 2008 at 1:49 am
Congratulations Mia and Neil,Jake is absolutely beautiful! and welcome to the family!We are so very happy for you both,definetaly has his Mom’s hair.
Wishing you all the best with your new bundle of joy,enjoy every moment.
Lots of Love Alice and Gavin
October 20th, 2008 at 2:26 am
Congratulations Uys family on a true bundle of joy! Glad all went well. Wishing you the very best in your days to come as mom & dad. Welcome Jake!
Lots of Love
Tia Celeste, Tio Ascensao, Richard & Lyn
October 20th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Hi Anne-Marie and Neil, Congratulations on the very new addition to the Uys family, Jake. There will be many good years ahead for the three of you. Enjoy ever second of it. Liefde groete
October 20th, 2008 at 3:56 am
Hi Guys
Congratulations. I new it would be a boy. He is gorgeous and mom & dad are looking so chilled and looking great.
Cannot wait to see him. Louis, Ash, mom & dad send their love and congrats.
Mia, your a mom. Wow I am so excited for guys. All the best.
Love Ryan & Natz
October 20th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Congratulations to you both! Anne - I told you, you were having a boy
Jake is just gorgeous. Thanks so much for giving Flynn a partner in crime - much appreciated!
October 20th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Congrat’s again guys.
Great looking little boy! Will have a another Kiwi Cussie Bro for him to play with in a month or so!
Talk soon
Love Ross, Nic, Scarlet, Carter & ??????
October 20th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Well done to Mom and Dad, gorgeous little boy. Mia I am so proud of you after all you have gone through, now you can just get to enjoy motherhood. Welcome Jake, with all our love Ron, Michael and Matthew.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
HI GUYS CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY, HE IS GORGEOUS WHAT A MOP OF HAIR, MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH LOADS OF HAPPY TIMES TOGETHER AS A FAMILY.
ALL OUR LOVE TIO PETER, TIA VERONICA,NICOLENE AND CANDICE
October 21st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Congratulations Mia and Neil on the Birth of Jake. Wish you guys all the best and happiness. Neil, enjoy the many sleepless nights to come.
Cheers
Louis
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Absolutely Fantastic. Ons is moerse trots op julle!!
Here’s wishing you all the best as parents and as a family.
Enjoy this special time.
All our love
Werner, Elise, Taylor and Safara
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Great photos Neil, we cant wait to meet Big Jake! My prediction is he will play front row for the Wallabies haha
We cant wait to meet him, love to mum and Jake..and you of course
Jon, Zoe and little Lucy
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Congratulations to Mia and Neil. Welcome to the world Jake ! Full head of hair too !! Clearly taken after his mother
Can’t wait to see him, wish the Uys family all the very best.
Chin, Inga, Anika and Rishi.