Our son, Ramone was born 17:51 on April 22, 2010. 9 lbs. 10 ounces.
It has been so good to have all the support of family and friends. The fun and hard part starts now.
If you’ve been wondering what’s up with Dan lately? Well, let’s just say I’ve been busy.
More pictures in a gallery here.

Congratulations!
Congratulations and welcome to the parent club!! My advice? Breathe deep and try not to freak out. Kids are a lot hardier than you first think.
Thanks guys. At this point, all I can do is breathe and focus on three things: care for baby, care for wife and keep my head on straight!
Congrats, Dan. I’ve been thinking about you guys lately.
Congratulations you two. What a head of hair. Our thoughts have been with you lately.
Congrats! Happy Birthday Ramone!
Wow! What a cute little bundle! Enjoy the journey, it goes so fast… before you know it he will be heading off to college.
Beautiful! We await the picture of Ramone at the wood pile.
Thanks all you guys! He’s changing already, so I hear you there Greg!
It’s a head of hair to be proud of. Lucky him.
Joe – Brilliant! And the light is absolutely perfect right now.
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby and a wonderful time for you all.
Congratulations!!. I was at Counterbalance yesterday and was wondering if you had had your baby yet. Sleep when you can and never let go.
Amy – Thanks. We are having a great time this first week. I fear it’s going by so fast. Don’t want to miss any of it. I can’t wait to get him out on a bike with us. I have a feeling he’s going to love it. When we change his diaper, he windmills his little legs like nobody’s business!
Daniel – Thank you. We really are trying to get as much sleep as we can. We’re starting little routines to give Ramone some regularity to his day. Bath time at night is fun!
Aloha from the Big Island! Your ohana is just beautiful and Baby Ramone had me wrapped around his little finger. Take care of yourselves and enjoy every minute. They grow up fast! Mine is already almost as tall as me – sniff sniff
I LOVE the driveway announcement! You guys have a great way of always incorporating your community.
Well done Boxer/Pencke! Welcome Ramone, you are one handsome boy!
Thanks you guys! It’s hard to believe over a week’s already gone by. We are having a wonderful time with him and with each other. Yipeee!
Congratulations, Dan!
Congratulations Dan and Katie – and welcome Ramone! Wow – he is absolutely beautiful – and that head of hair is truly excellent! Wishing you both great joy, lots of fun and a little sleep.
What a handsome little fellow! Ramone, that is!
Lots of love to you all!
Cheers Kale! Will we see you in a couple weeks?
Congrats! Hadn’t looked at your site in a bit – glad to see the good news!
danny boy – i’m out there in August. would love to hang out.
Yes, Jack. Lets do!
Faraway cousin Lona (Rochester, N.Y.) wishes health and happiness to the new family!
Thanks Lona.
Best to you and yours!
Congratulations. My own son was born 15 years before on the same day. Nice website, really nice bikes.
rob
Thanks Rob. I think it’s a fine birthdate. I’m glad you like the bikes and website.