The only thing better than three boys...

...is FOUR boys of course!

Today we are rejoicing at the safe arrival of SAMUEL MAX EGERTON-WARBURTON.

Samuel Max

Samuel (Sam to his brothers) arrived into the world at 2.45pm on Tuesday February 20. His safe and relatively quick arrival led to universal acclaim that this was the easiest and best birth yet (and yes, I got Emma's approval before I published this). Weighing in at 3.9kg (8 lbs 9 oz), with a length of 52cm, he fits in the middle of his brothers' efforts.

Launch plus one minute. Em was heard to remark at the end that 'if this was so easy, maybe we should do five' - though both of us have since agreed that she was hallucinating.

Proud mum and dad with Dr Vijay Roach.
(Interesting note - Vijay has four boys...and one girl.)

For those interested in the name, Samuel comes from the Hebrew "God has heard"; Samuel was the last of the Old Testament judges, and he anointed King David. As for Max, it is a name that we loved (but not enough for it to go at the front!).

Family is delighted and the Band of Brothers seem to approve of the new arrival...with varying degrees of enthusiasm (note absence of family shot as yet).

Jem and Granny Bradshaw introducing themselves

Daddy's Boy

Thank you for all your good wishes and prayers and excitement with us. We are thankful to God for His goodness to us in once again blessing us with a healthy boy. We look forward to introducing Samuel to you, wherever possible!

"...you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well." (Psalm 139:13-14)