We are delighted to announce the birth of Emerson Irene Beck, born this afternoon 31 August 2010, at 3:28 P.M. in Houston, TX. to David and Karrera Irene (“Kari”) Starr Beck! Emerson Irene is a healthy 7 lbs., 5 ozs.. UPDATE! 9/6/10 We now have photos of Baby “Emmy” taken the day of her birth 8/31/10! Left, father David holds his newborn daughter. Center, mother Kari holds little Emerson (and what looks to be a lifelong best friend!). Finally, at right (photo taken 9/6/10), Grandmother Sha says, “After a nice warm bath today, Emmy is quite happy!” Click a photo for enlargements.

Grandmother Sharon (“Sha”) Starr, tells us that Emerson Irene’s father and mother, are...

totally overwhelmed and in awe of their new daughter.

and that...

Going through this with them was the most amazing experience that I have yet to witness!    She looks just like Kari when she was born.

Kari is the daughter of Sharon Frances Johnson Starr and granddaughter of Luke and Shirley Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley).

Congratulations, Kari and David! Family members can send their love and congratulations to Kari and David to Grandmother Sha’s email address at sstarr49(at)aol(dot)com.