In the news

Oh, Boy!

(more on that later)

This has been an interesting week here in AZ. Sunday we had our first 100 degree day of the year. Then on Monday we promptly had our first 110 degree day of the year. Tuesday our pool started boiling. Apparently Friday is supposed to be down in the 70s. I’ll let you decide which of those sounds the most reasonable for the desert in late May.

Our summer holiday begins this weekend as the girls finish their school year. They’ve both had really wonderful years, all things considered. We really couldn’t have asked for better teachers. Both were just perfect for what each of them needed. Now we’ll see what we can do to keep the girls’ interest through the summer. Surprise’s first movie theater opened today, so I think that summer movies might be in the works.

We’ve been very proud of Gwenyth and how she’s become so independent. Swimming lessons helped her build a sense of empowerment, especially as it relates to fashion. She’ll come down the stairs most days with her favorite garb on. It’s always particularly exciting when she dresses herself for swimming.

back view/trap door

In other news, Julie is pregnant w/ #5. And . . .

It's a boy!

I’m sure that Gwenyth will help out with the masculine stuff like sports:

Gwenyth in wrestling/swimming? suit

Here were yesterday’s predictions/comments before today’s ultrasound:

Abigail--her guess on the baby

Gwenyth--clueless

Gracie in shock

Lucy is excited

We are registered at The Sports Authority.

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31 thoughts on “In the news”

  1. YEA!!! Congratulations you guys! I feel like singing the song “A Whole New World” from Aladdin! So happy for you both. You are an amazing little family. This will be one lucky boy!

  2. Congratulations!! I am so excited for you. By the way… you don’t even look a little bit pregnant…. no fair!! Your kids are so adorable and I love the pictures.

  3. Are you kidding me??!! A boy…I think we all knew there was one waiting for your family….he just needed to wait to make his entrance at the perfect time with all those darling girls around!! (They do tend to steal the show wherever they go….and now this little one is already figuring out how to one up them!!) Congrats!! I couldn’t be moe excited for anyone!! XOXOX

  4. CONGRATS ELCOCKS!!!!! I got chills when I saw the blue ribbon! What a beautiful surprise!!!! 😉 So happy for you guys! I love the Sports Authority comment….unfortunately, since I have a boy, you may want to keep the purses and high heels-they see Mommy doing that and want to do the same! 🙂 Congrats again! See you in July!!!
    Love to you all!

  5. Oh my GOSH! Breanna will be so excited…guess that will be another one to babysit. God Bless you, your family and your new little one….How exciting!

  6. I didn’t mean unfortunately that I have a boy…..I meant since I have a boy, unfortunately, they still like the girly stuff. Im going to stop talking now! lol

  7. YIPPY!!!! I am so excited for you. Thanks for giving me the news too. I can’t wait to see how you’ll match all your girls and then your 2 boys. Ultra cute I am sure.

  8. Congrats! When will he make his appearance? Will Grandpa have two Elcock boys in 2008. How will we live with him.

    Great to see you for a second and to see streaks of your kids.

    Love,

    Susi

  9. Thanks for all your fun comments. We are ecstatic! The official dute date is October 21st. What a great birthday gift for me 🙂 I am a little wary of how this summer heat is going to treat me though!

    Love,
    Jules

  10. YEAH!!! We are SO excited for you both. I will be fascinated to see what an Elcock boy will look like. I have an October baby… (Samuel) and I must say it was not bad because you just live at the pool all summer long.

  11. Yeah Elcocks! We are so excited for you! Just one month a part—what great planning! (just kidding)

    Can’t wait to hear your ideas for names–over here we are pretty stumped!

    Have a wonderful day!
    jana

  12. Holy Smokes! What a surprise!

    I’m here to tell you: with five mothers, this boy will be the most mothered, most manicured, most pampered boy ever.

    Congrats Brian, Julie and 4 girls Elcock! We are happy to hear the exciting news.

    Greg and Kelli

  13. What a wonderful way to make your announcement 🙂 We LOVE it!! How blessed this little boy is to be joining such a special family!!

    Big hugs 🙂

  14. wowwowwow! how exciting! well he will be as handsome as the girls are beautiful! practice makes perfect 🙂
    xoxox bri

  15. Thank you for your call this pm. Thought for a moment that Brian was kidding me. I am so happy for your beautiful family. Grandpa Steve, must be excited, there will be two boys to carry on the Elcock name. This little one will be so beautiful, best of both mom and dad. Yes! there will be lots of little mothers for this darling baby. Your little one will make #26th greatgrandchild for me. Like I told you Julie, “G” keeps sending down all the little ones from heaven. Love all of you!!!!!

  16. I am so excited for Brian! A BOY Yipee!
    I think that your little guy might have a few mothers.
    Boys are wonderful!
    All I can say is WOW!
    love you guys!
    I think Lucy should name the baby.

  17. Yeah Elcocks! Congratulations. Julie, I honestly do not have a clue where you hide your babies. Where on earth is your baby bump? Boys are so much fun. Hope you are feeling okay! You look awesome 🙂

  18. julie, i told you when i told jeremy he would say let’s try again! we are so happy for you guys. he is going to be a precious little boy like your precious little girls! Congrats!

  19. I’m so excited for you guys! I was just looking at your family picture trying to imagine one more person thrown in the mix, and a little man will fit in great with your 4 beauties. Can’t wait to meet him 🙂

  20. WE are so happy for you all. We cannot wait to see you in July!! Congratulations. It is so awesome to be able to raise both girls and boys…there is a big difference. 🙂

  21. of course we have many names to fit both Elcock’s. There is Henry Seth and Seth Henry, and then there is Seth Charles, and Henry Charles, then there is Sean Henry and Henry Seth. Then we have Brian Sean or Seth Henry.

    I’m sure you will figure it out. Whatever, we will probably call him Chuck.

    love,

    Susi

  22. I am SO excited for you I almost screamed!! You will no doubt be head over heels in love with him (and probably already are). I am so happy for you guys. Boys are the best!! Congratulations 🙂

  23. Yes!!! How fun! He is going to have so much fun growing up with 4 big sisters. I can just see his poor girlfriends now. Congrats!

  24. Finally, some testosterone!

    I was visiting at Mom’s house and this was her first news for me when I walked in the door. Shazam!!

    I got to see Aunt Marilyn’s movies of sweet, baby Allie (or “the sequel” as we like to call her at our house) I jus keeding!!

    The reunion is going to be a blast!

    Love you much Jij and Brian. Double Shazam!!

  25. Julie and Brian, How wonderful !!!
    What a lucky little guy to belong to such a loving and beautiful family.
    Our best to you.
    With love,
    Linda and Lloyd
    (we thank Nancy for keeping us in the family loop)

  26. Congratulations!! That is such exciting news! I can’t wait to see a cute baby boy with all the loving your girls will give to him!!

  27. Congratulations to all of you. If there is one thing your boy will know, it’s how to treat a lady! Wish you the best pregnancy.

  28. Congratulations! I never would have guessed. How exciting that it’s a boy. I do have to say I feel a little sorry for him though if you know what I mean. I bet you Brian couldn’t be any happier.

  29. Julie,

    It was great to hear your exciting news and see your darling pictures. You are such great people, and are missed so much in PG!

    I loved your Christmas card, too. Thanks so much for keeping in touch.

    Best of luck to all of you in AZ,

    Love, Julie

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