Congrats, Adam and Bethany...

by benmor78 on Apr 9, 2008 2:53 PM CDT Comment 84 comments

Adam's daughter arrived this morning, Rowan Meredith Morris. Congratulations, Adam and Bethany....

This is Adam's second child and first girl, and he declined my invitation to the home opener so that he could be in Houston (what a crappy Ranger fan). Of course, after watching yesterday's game, I kind of wish I had had something as visually pleasing as labor pains and after birth to watch.

In other news, DSheppard and LonestarJon had a lovechild and named it Salty.

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Great

Next we'll hear this is his excuse for not blogging lately.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Apr 9, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Side note

I looked back at the book recommendations (I've got a long layover coming up this weekend) and I just borrowed The Moviegoer from the local library, per your request. I'm just a few pages deep, but I already like the style. Thanks for the rec.

LSB 2.0 confuses and scares me.

by ghtd36 on Apr 9, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Righteous

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Apr 9, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excuses Excuses

Seriously though, congrats.

And with the 22nd overall selection the Dallas Cowboys select Jonathan Stewart.

by TheBZA on Apr 9, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations.

Addicted to Sports

by sprite on Apr 9, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

very cool

Congrats to dad, mom, and uncle.

But that river of tears has dried for all of us.

by trza on Apr 9, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

"Why do you think you're baseball jesus?" AirJordan to LonestarJon

by coolaid on Apr 9, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah, so that explains it.

Congrats to AJM. Was wondering where he was, obviously this is an acceptable reason. Maybe =p

-------

Also, why so bitter? Its not my fault you cant follow a conversation for more than 2 consecutive posts. Maybe AJM can find the time to give you some pointers.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on Apr 9, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What was I not able to follow?

Care to explain?

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Apr 9, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im not about to carry on an argument in a baby congratulations thread

Responding to a random shot at me is one thing, that would be another.

Just read the thread again and see if you cant see a thing or two.

Congrats again to AJM.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on Apr 9, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you

I'm not even quite sure he can read.

by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't read...

but I can type!

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Apr 9, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can

Mash buttons too. It's fun.

by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

do you use your head?

"that suzuki guy should go back to making cars" - My girlfriend after C.J.'s close in game 2

by tdi1985 on Apr 9, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

That's the secret behind my use of big words.

by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Random

But I think the next politician/military officer/cable douche who uses the phrase, "Worth it in blood and treasure" or any permutation thereof gets a pen right in the eye.

by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh God yes

Who was the first tryhard jagoff to utter that hackeneyed phrase?

I was just ranting to my wife this morning how annoying it is to hear that "treasure" crapola parrotted ad fucking nauseum.

Ugh.

Rex Hudler is in demand as a motivational speaker.

by Brian Thomas on Apr 9, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't speak for Brett...

but I use only the power of my mind.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Apr 9, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

Nice

by 1man5tools on Apr 9, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

Maybe we should have another one...

A working class hero is something to be.

by t ball on Apr 9, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations!

by Randy Richardson on Apr 9, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Outstanding news.

Mazel tov. Here's to the physical health of both daughter and mom, and the mental health of AJM.

LSB 2.0 confuses and scares me.

by ghtd36 on Apr 9, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

is Bethany still your mortal enemy Ben?

"that suzuki guy should go back to making cars" - My girlfriend after C.J.'s close in game 2

by tdi1985 on Apr 9, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

Ben, you oughta keister some cigars into stir to share with the boyz.

Rangers Farm Probables

by shroomer on Apr 9, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hell yeah!

contraband cigars and toilet tank fermented OJ wine for everyone!

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Apr 9, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

to Adam, not to Ben.

by JBImaknee on Apr 9, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations Adam.

So how long before we get a bunch of posts with pictures of your little girl proclaiming that she is the new "cutest baby ever"? ; )

by Athos on Apr 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and Ben is a nasty snarling beast.

But not as much as Gerald Laird.

by Athos on Apr 9, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations!

But please don't think about splitting up your time even further. Please keep the Blogging to personal life ratio at an acceptable 90%. Thanks! :)

by Hypo-Luxa on Apr 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't post a picture,

unless you want Sharky out of the woodworks. She's about in the age bracket he likes.

"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck

by DJCahill on Apr 9, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations

Adam and Bethany!

"sorry, I'm usually a dick by pointing these things out but 'concepted' is classic" - ab03

by Suicide Prince on Apr 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congats!

If you don't mind me asking, how did you arrive at the name? As a true Ranger fan, I was expecting something like Nolana Pudgita or something...

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 9, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Adam...

told me many moons ago, after reading "The Witching Hour" by Anne Rice, that he wanted to name a child "Rowan." So don't let him fool you about his hoity-toity nerd-porn literary tastes, he named his kids after a Biblical in-joke and an Anne Rice character.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats, Adam...

...I await your entry about the time you buy your daughter her first pack of baseball cards.

by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He'll be sneaking a Gerald Laird card in there

by JBImaknee on Apr 9, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Congratulations

Kudos for keeping the populace in gender balance. Well, not really. Best to you both on the blessed event.

'At Georgia Southern, we don't cheat. That costs money and we don't have any.' Erk Russell / Georgia Southern

by Ed Coffin on Apr 9, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations

Cheers.

"You are this month's NYTXFAN." - t ball

by Chase Irwin on Apr 9, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations.

Boy first, then girl. Excellent planning and execution.

by mgb5 on Apr 9, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

AJM!

...it's the weekend, so why the hell not?

by Rodney on Apr 9, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations, Adam

Baseball Time in Arlington

by jamcadbury on Apr 9, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Adam

Now if I have a son and he marries your daughter her name would be Rowan Martin. I work on that with the wife.

Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

by DaheelzCM on Apr 9, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Make this happen...

please.

by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 9, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ROFL

.500 or bust!

Bad Vibes Kill Rallies!

"Well, we are one of the cheapest teams in Major League Baseball"
-Tom Hicks 4/8/2008

by Jayslick on Apr 9, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by Captain Fubar on Apr 9, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ditto

Adam loves him some Lard

by NYTXFAN on Apr 9, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats AJM...

her nickname should be ODFT...One Daughter Five Tools. :)

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Apr 9, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

More like

One Daugheter, surrounded by tools.

A working class hero is something to be.

by t ball on Apr 9, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

thats cold

"Why do you think you're baseball jesus?" AirJordan to LonestarJon

by coolaid on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats

by Captain Fubar on Apr 9, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rowan

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Rowan

Skyrocketing in popularity. Jumping on the bandwagon, eh?

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on Apr 9, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Subtle hint?

It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "red-berry tree".

Part of the "bring back the red uniforms" campaign?

by mgb5 on Apr 9, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No.

Rex Hudler is in demand as a motivational speaker.

by Brian Thomas on Apr 9, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

"You are this month's NYTXFAN." - t ball

by Chase Irwin on Apr 9, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't even know u be preggers

Happy Day.

Are you stopping at a nice, wholesome yuppy 2?

Rex Hudler is in demand as a motivational speaker.

by Brian Thomas on Apr 9, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet right now

Seth is wondering what his VORB is.

Rangers Farm Probables

by shroomer on Apr 9, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Nice

by badradiorules on Apr 9, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

"He throws that curveball so hard and it snaps 12 to six like you've never seen." - Matt Kemp on Clayton Kershaw

by miles on Apr 9, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!!!!

"He throws that curveball so hard and it snaps 12 to six like you've never seen." - Matt Kemp on Clayton Kershaw

by miles on Apr 9, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats to AJM

And Ben... is that really your best shot?

A Lonestar in California - 2.0

by lonestarJon on Apr 9, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No, it isn't...

it was just something I added to bring it to 75 words.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Apr 9, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats on the new addition

Best of luck trying to get some sleep for the next 6 months

by Taylor on Apr 9, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations Adam and Bethany

Glad everything went great

by Brett Perryman on Apr 9, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations Adam and Bethany

I'm jealous of those with boys (Got 3 girls), but wouldn't trade my girls for the world.

by Chris Hanes on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Apr 9, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

x

congratulation, Adam and Bethany.

This should be promoted to front page!

by alon91 on Apr 9, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks everyone

Baby and momma are both doing quite well. It is easier the second time around, I think.

by Adam J. Morris on Apr 9, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats [Meno]

Glad to hear everything went well.

by ryanhealy on Apr 9, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

fantastic

congrats Adam

by rodinuk on Apr 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Adam and Bethany...

Good to hear baby and momma are doing well.

lookout Ben... with a nephew and a niece you might be suckered in on some serious babysitting

Over the years, my favorite pastime outside baseball is driving through a pasture looking at cattle - Nolan Ryan

by hurlerhurley on Apr 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats sir

Glad to hear all is well. Please don't make her be a Ranger fan. Give her a chance :)

by Mike Simonek on Apr 9, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You're saying

Don't pull a Newberg?

by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

congrats Adam

way to have strong swimmers

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2008 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

congrats Adam

glad it's not me though . . . I can barely manage my own life much less children

by texasraider on Apr 10, 2008 3:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats to Adam and Bethany!

Jarrod Saltalamacchia: The Man, the Myth; The Alphabet.

by BudLight on Apr 10, 2008 9:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

Congratulations from Denton!

by Mister Naxal on Apr 10, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Denton?

I'm sorry...

"He throws that curveball so hard and it snaps 12 to six like you've never seen." - Matt Kemp on Clayton Kershaw

by miles on Apr 10, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't Hate

Procreate!

Or something.

by Mister Naxal on Apr 14, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet he don't teach her to bunt!

Seriously, Congrats to Adam, and especially to MOM!!!

by tklawless on Apr 10, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I can't believe I didn't see this till now?

Congrats Adam on the newborn - Yet another success in your life - Nice work

Ya....That's Real Mature.

by SMITTY on Apr 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

Yet even less sleep and less posts from Adam!

Req

by Requiem on Apr 11, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Defintely

Congratulations, Adam.

by Black Francis on Apr 12, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats!

We just had our first three months ago, a girl as well. So, congrats from Sophia to Rowan. :)

We need to develop the technology to reanimate the corpse of Kenesaw Mountain Landis and install him as commissioner again. He wouldn't put up with this crap.

by RadicalBender on Apr 13, 2008 8:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs