It’s a girl
After a long labor, Erin gave birth to this beautiful red-headed girl today at 6:49 central time. Poor Erin is exhausted, and I’m tired too, but wow. Words fail me.
More info and pix soon. (Click the one above for a larger image.) Thanks to everyone who has sent good wishes by email or otherwise; I’ll be talking to you soon.
Update 10/28: We’ve decided to name her Madelyn.
Update 10/30: Today we go home. 
October 28th, 2005 at 3:53 am
Congrats to you and Erin. She is gorgeous!!!
October 28th, 2005 at 8:14 am
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you both! Can’t wait to meet her, and see you guys to catch up. It’s been a long time!
October 28th, 2005 at 8:16 am
WooHoo!
October 28th, 2005 at 8:40 am
wow! good job, you guys. she is beautiful.
(gentle) hugs and kisses to erin.
October 28th, 2005 at 9:21 am
She’s beautiful
October 28th, 2005 at 10:20 am
Again, congratulations! Babies are such fun!
October 28th, 2005 at 10:34 am
Miracles do happen. We are thankful all are doing well. She looks terrific!
October 28th, 2005 at 11:11 am
Erin & Bradley:
She is toooooooo cute! Congratulations! Erin, you are going to make a great Mom!
There’s nothing better. She looks like both of you. You’ve made your cousins proud!
Take care and enjoy this baby girl. Love, Aunt Sue
October 28th, 2005 at 11:29 am
I just found this message site. I am beside myself with wanting to get my hands on that sweet baby girl. She looks like Erin and my mom with the ski -nose. Or is it Bradley’s cute nose? She is too adorable. Erin is a trooper and Bradley was right there with her. A good team.
Love,
Mama Bits
October 28th, 2005 at 12:43 pm
Congratulations! Prepare for a grand time of loving and learning and growing; she will definitely teach you a lot. Kathie
October 28th, 2005 at 1:17 pm
Congrats!!!!!
Where’s her beer and Gator shirt?
October 28th, 2005 at 1:24 pm
Oh yea!
She is absolutely BREATHTAKING!.
Really, I’m so happy for you two…er, three.
October 28th, 2005 at 2:12 pm
Hey! Congratulations. That’s a nice hat.
October 28th, 2005 at 2:47 pm
Finally another redhead in the world
Congratulations Mommy and Daddy!
October 28th, 2005 at 3:09 pm
Congrats! way to go kids!
October 28th, 2005 at 3:43 pm
Aw! What a little sweetie. I can’t wait to see her decked out in nerdy baby clothes.
October 28th, 2005 at 3:50 pm
Congrats, nerd and Erin. My mom’s birthday is also Oct. 27th…a good omen for the UGA game…
October 28th, 2005 at 3:52 pm
Congratulations!!!
October 28th, 2005 at 4:26 pm
Thanks, everyone; I’m at the hospital now reading these comments to Erin. Madelyn is napping.
October 28th, 2005 at 6:11 pm
Erin,
I tried to reach you but understand you are exhausted. She is beautiful and looks like both of you. I’m so happy for you.
Love,
Cindy
October 28th, 2005 at 6:14 pm
How much longer at hospital? How to contact Erin.
October 28th, 2005 at 6:16 pm
Congatulations!!!!!
Madelyn is the lucky one here. E & B are two of our favorite people and she’ll make a great addition to the WTFL. We hope to meet her soon!
October 28th, 2005 at 6:53 pm
So very cool (did I say that before?) take care and SLEEEEEEPPPPP!!!!!
October 29th, 2005 at 12:03 pm
What a beautiful babygirl! I think she likes her hat too! God’s blessings upon blessings to you all!!! Three people in your family now. . . your heritage. I love you all more than words can say!!! Love-Aunt Dee
October 29th, 2005 at 12:05 pm
Oh Erin, she has Aunt Dee cheeks!!! Actually, Easterling cheeks!!!
October 29th, 2005 at 1:34 pm
whohoo. most awesome beautiful baby. congratulations to erin. red hair, very very cool.
October 29th, 2005 at 2:01 pm
Ahhhh, a cute redhead! You did great guys!
October 29th, 2005 at 3:18 pm
Eye-witness report: Madelyn is as beautiful as her photo suggests. She is peaceful. She is perfect. She is charming, intelligent, and captivating. She looks good with or without her jaunty cap.
October 30th, 2005 at 3:02 am
Awwww. Congrats.
October 30th, 2005 at 10:21 am
Oh WOW! She’s a-ma-zing! I’m so happy for you two- Sooooo beautiful!! Congratulations!!
October 30th, 2005 at 11:48 am
What a cutie. Congratulations!
Gee, I wonder if Madelyn would prefer that I brew a lighter or a darker celebratory beer?
October 31st, 2005 at 7:47 am
she is sooooooooooo sweet!!!!!!! congrats you 2. job well done! i’m so very happy for you!!!!!!
October 31st, 2005 at 9:26 am
She is beautiul! Love and congrats from Susan and Phil and Nadia and Owen too–the new WTFL generation grows!!!
October 31st, 2005 at 10:12 am
Thrilled to hear it– welcome to the club E & B, and welcome to the world little Madelyn! We can’t wait to hear about your progress– your first giggle, your first steps, your first Gator chomp…
October 31st, 2005 at 11:23 am
Congradulations! Im gonna get you a cigar.
October 31st, 2005 at 12:16 pm
She’s a perfect combination of the both of you. Congrats from the whole Willums clan…
October 31st, 2005 at 12:37 pm
Nice work. Congratulations.
October 31st, 2005 at 4:32 pm
Dear Madelyn,
I saw you on the internet and I think your are really cute. I cant wait to play with you. Its gonna be real fun. See ya soon!
November 1st, 2005 at 10:17 am
Mazel Tov. Very good.
November 3rd, 2005 at 2:36 pm
Congratulations! She’s a beautiful baby, and I’m glad everyone is doing well!
November 6th, 2005 at 10:21 am
Hey Bradley and Erin–Congratulations! Brian passed this link on to me. Hope you all are doing well.
November 7th, 2005 at 1:46 pm
Congratulations, Erin and Bradley!
She looks like quite the angel! I am glad you are all doing well.
Best wishes for a bright and healthy future.
November 7th, 2005 at 4:12 pm
Way to go, Erin and Bradley! Congratulations, she’s beautiful!
November 13th, 2005 at 6:07 pm
She is beautiful. Not all alien-like the way most babies look.
November 13th, 2005 at 11:42 pm
You are so fortunate! Word is spreading that Bradley is ga-ga before Madelyn can say goo-goo! Your lives have just changed in the most magical way…(as long as you don’t consider the diapers)