A Baby at Build Basic!
Dan and I could not be more thrilled to share that we’re expecting a baby boy in December! It seems like just yesterday I was moving to the East Coast to pursue writing with an internship at Fine Homebuilding when I met Dan, and realized I wasn’t just here for the summer.
The day we met, Dan was headed to play golf, and I was on day one of driving around trying to get my lay of the land. His friend cancelled on golf last minute, and I got lost, and somehow we both ended up at the same lakeside restaurant. The waitress there brought me a drink and said it was from him (without telling him!). The rest is history—including the times we’ve made our way back to the restaurant to thank the waitress for playing cupid.
Needless to say, a lot has happened in the past 10 years, through the hustle and bustle of my years at This Old House magazine in Manhattan to the long quiet days in the workshop here at Build Basic. Through it all, Dan has been the voice in my head pushing me to follow my dreams…which can feel daunting when you strike out on your own, and work with lumber that doesn’t talk back. Nonetheless, we are very blessed and thank God everyday for this amazing adventure we’re on, including this new addition to our family!
Barry Roberts
Congratulations on your great news, December eh a Christmas Baby oh dear more prezzies to buy ha ha.
I have been married to my wife Tracey for 22yrs (together 25yrs), and in all that time with Birthdays and Anniversary’s for both of us, my best est moment was when she gave birth to our 2 kids, which by the way they are 22 and 19 now. Just make sure your Husband is in the room when your baby arrives, as seeing the babys head pop out, is one picture i will never forget. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU.
Rachel
Yay!!!! So exciting!! God Bless you and your family.
Timisha
I am so happy for you guys! And you two have such a beautiful story of how you met. Love it!
tmsbmx
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! This is such awesome news. The best day of my life was when my wife gave birth to our baby girl and my life has changed ever since. It’s the best to be a daddy or mommy. The only advice I will tell is for Dan to be there in the delivery room it is just a miracle to have your new baby in your arms right away and be there for your wife. Also such a sweet story on how you two meet each other.
Ashley
Congratulations! So happy for you both and love your love story.