Connor Zane Brewster

by crankygeek ~ May 23rd, 2006. Filed under: Connor, Family.

Connor at the hospital

Connor Zane Brewster arrived at 11:13am on May 22, 2006 weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz and measuring 21 inches long.

Keley and I are already in love with him.

We want to send our great thanks to the staff at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA, especially the nurses in Labor and Delivery. I can’t imagine what it would have been like without their wonderful care, advice, and support.

Some famous people who share Connor’s birthday:

  • 1813 - Wilhelm Richard Wagner - German composer of musical drama or operas who is considered a master of the art and whose influence continues to be felt in music.
  • 1828 - Albrecht Grafe - German physician and scientist whose pioneer work in eye surgery credits him with being the founder of modern ophthalmology.
  • 1859 - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - English physician and author who blessed the world with his creation of the deductive detective Sherlock Holmes.
  • 1907 - Sir Laurence Olivier - Knighted British Shakespearean actor and Academy Award winning movie star considered to be among the greats in his profession.
  • 1910 - Johnny Olson - TV announcer (Price is Right)

And some noteworthy events:

  • 1570 - 1st atlas, with 70 maps, published
  • 1803 - 1st public library opens (Connecticut)
  • 1843 - 1st wagon train, 1000+ departs Independence MO for Oregon
  • 1906 - Orville and Wilbur Wright received patents for their version of the aeroplane
  • 1868 - Great Train Robbery; 7 men (Reno Brothers) make off with $98,000 in cash
  • 1933 - Loch Ness Monster is 1st reportedly sighted by John Mackay
  • 1954 - Robert Zimmerman aka Bob Dylan is Bar Mitzvahed
  • 1961 - 1st revolving restaurant (Top Of The Space Needle in Seattle), opens
  • 1965 - Beatles’ “Ticket to Ride” single goes #1
  • 1967 - “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” debuts on NET (now PBS)
  • 1969 - Stafford & Cernan pilot Apollo 10 LEM 9.4 miles (15km) above lunar surface
  • 1985 - Pete Rose 2,108th run passes Hank Aaron as National League run scoring leader
  • 1990 - Microsoft releases Windows 3.0
  • 1992 - Johnny Carson’s final appearance as host of the Tonight Show

Finally, things that were happening on his first day:

  • The nation’s weather extremes were 101° recorded at Wink, Texas and 19° at Embarrass, Minnesota
  • The Dow Jones closed at 11125.33
  • Washington’s Minimum Wage was $7.63
  • Loaf of Bread:$ 1.89
  • Gallon of Milk: $ 2.89
  • First Class Stamp: $0.39
  • Average New Home: $212,000.00
  • New Car: $21,750.00
  • Population of Olympia, WA: 42,500
  • U.S. Population: 284,088,655

31 Responses to Connor Zane Brewster

  1. Nick Bradbury

    Jack, congratulations to both you and Keley! I can’t get over how much Connor looks like you, hairstyle and everything :)

  2. critter42

    Ditto - congrats to you and Keley!

  3. Peter Tilbrook

    Hey is really cute! Looks like me! Including having little hair!

  4. crankygeek

    He’s actually got a full head of hair. Looks nothing like his dad in that respect. :)

  5. Adam

    Looks great, Jack!! Nice work Daddyo… You two are truly blessed.. I’m jealous :(

  6. Burnsey

    Congrats Brewhouse!

    Beware the tar poopy!

  7. Jonathon McDougall

    Congratulations big daddy!

    You’ve been waiting for this for as long as I’ve known you, so enjoy the special time with your family and keep the picures/video coming!

  8. Ronnie Gilbertson

    Congrats again! Love Connor’s shirt :)

  9. Dan B

    Cute kid!
    great photo (dukes up and everything).
    Nicely done.
    congrats.

  10. Anita

    He SO looks like you Jack! =) Congrats to you both!

  11. Chris C

    This is fantastic. I can’t wait to meet Connor.
    I too see the strong family resemblance.

  12. Eighty-Twenty

    Congratulations

  13. Tim F

    Congratulations to the three of you!

  14. Difranco

    He does look just like Dad! Blessings to your family.

  15. Cheyl Wise

    Jack & Keley welcome to the world of sleepless nights.

    Connor, welcome to your new world. I’m sure you will have your parents wrapped aound your little fingers in no time.

    Congratualtions to the three of you.

  16. Tina

    He’s so cute, and looks so alert… love the name connor, congrats to you both.

    Tina

  17. Andrew Herron

    congratulations Jack :D

  18. Barbara

    He’s just gorgeous! and what an expression! looks like he’s listening to the Bush press conference (on now) and not quite believing bush’s comments on how much we want more freedom for Iran! or maybe he’s shocked at the enron verdict…
    anyway, looks thoughtful already -
    B.

  19. Mark

    Congratulations and best wishes.

  20. Linda, Bill and Amy

    He looks wonderful….now hurry back to work Keley. :)
    But really, enjoy every moment….they are priceless.

  21. Susan, Chuck, Cassie, Collin

    My, what big eyes he has- a very handsome young lad! Congratulations to 2 great parents. Enjoy every moment.

  22. Wanda

    Conner is a cutie. I am very happy for all three of you. Love the Hawaiian shirt too!

  23. Joe & Carrie Cooper

    He looks like a little Jimmy Buffet fan already! What a cutie! Congrats to you both!

  24. Virgil Winslow

    How Awesome! I am so glad that you two decided to take the plunge into parenthood. You won’t regret it. Especially with a kid as good looking as Connor.

    P.S. Kids love ketchup and mustard. Don’t deprive yours.

  25. Renae & Rod

    He is soooo cute. He doesn’t even look a day old he looks like a little man already. Where did that come from? :-) He’ s beautiful. I hope you are all doing well. Take care.

  26. Cathy Ross

    How absolutely wonderful for the two of you. He is a cutie. Glad to hear you are back in Olympia and the news that you are a family of 3. Congratulations.

  27. Dee Bally

    He’s adorable. So alert and those beautiful bright eyes!! Congratulations to both of you!

    Dee

  28. Zandra

    Wow . . . brand new babies are not supposed to be that cute!!!! How did you pull that off???? He’s absolutely adorable.

    Congrats and enjoy this new phase of your lives . . . it too goes by so quickly.

    Zandra

  29. Cousin Cyndi

    What a cute little man!Can’t wait to meet him-See you on the 10th.
    Congrats to you both!

  30. Lana Arad

    Keley & Jack,

    He’s adorable. Gotta love the shirt! What is your address? I want to send you guys something and of course, Keley’s necklace as well. I bet Keley has nightmares about never seeing her necklace again! Take care and god bless you!

  31. Gramma Reen

    Gramma’s so happy that Connor Zane Brewster is here and that he lives in his gramma’s house!

    Best wishes to all three of you as you take this journey into parenthood.