With this group there are times we all know what it's like to be drowning in pings am I right? =D

I also know several of y'all are wondering about MrCool and how things are going. As a good friend of MCS I also know privacy is important when it comes to personal information so I'm bringing the celebration into the private sector and away from the general population to repost what he said earlier:

February 7, 2016 the world got a little bit brighter when MrCool pinged the lair with the announcement we've been waiting months to hear:

As of 12:57 PM PST, I am now a father! My wife gave birth to a baby girl.

Being in a rush, as all fathers would be, he didn't say much more until a little while ago in the lair:

UPDATE:

... MCS I LOVE LOVE LOVE her name, and that she's arrived safe and sound, and that Claire's ok, and that you're holding it together too! Words cant express how happy I am for all y'all! <3

( Are you seeing this Sida??!? They named their little blessing Violet!!)

That is so awesome. I am so happy for them. That little girl is going to be spoiled rotten and loved so much. I hope mommy heals quickly and has time to get some rest before the years of sleeplessness begins. COngrats and we will all be here whenever you return, but no rush. Those sweet baby days don't last long. Enjoy them while you can.

Thanks for making a special forum for such a special event, .

Violet is such a beautiful name and I'm glad to hear that Claire is doing as well as can be expected. :)

, again congratulations! Heheh, Laurie is right, FabulousViolet is going to love what you named the baby.

Welcome to "Sweet Violet" ...the best is yet to be for you and Claire and your wee Baby Bear!

Aww congrats to them on their bundle of joy. ^_^

Thanks Laurie for making this, , blessings to you Claire and Precious Violet, I am so happy for you, fatherhood is going to be awesome and you will be great at it, :) you already have the patients for us... LOL!!!

Mrcool : I am so happy for Violet, Clair and you, bless you all. What a wonderful gift.

So happy for Violet and her loving parents! I know this is a great milestone for you both and just want to give my congratulations on her birthday and thankful all is well!

What's funny about this is that Claire was the one to name her Violet (her uterus, her priority). Needless to say, I agreed with the name.

Congratulations and to Claire to on your little baby Violet :)

your wife choose a beautiful name, glad all is well :)

Congratulations on your beautiful little bundle, . I'm glad that Claire and Violet are both doing well. Wishing all three of you the very, very best.

My little man is 8 months now and, even then, those early weeks seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoy them as much as you can x

Such lovely news! Congrats again and Claire on the birth of your daughter Violet :D ❤️

That's so cute, Violet is a very beautiful name ^__^

Again, congratulations to you and Claire both and I also love the name! I mean, I really, really love the name!!

Thanks, Laurie, for the ping to the update!

Thank you for putting this together! All great news!

and Claire congrats on the birth of your daughter Violet!And that is a beautiful name that Claire picked.

^_^ Congratulations ! That's such a beautiful name, and I'm glad they are both doing well. :)