Carl Olov Alexander Ek

Born in Montreal, on Christmas Day, 25 December, 2000.

We woke up Christmas morning and there he was, sleeping quietly in the stocking over the fireplace! Cynthia just picked him up and claimed him.

OK, that's not exactly how things transpired, but it sounded nice. The real story is here. Before long, our little Calle (Swedish for 'Charlie') was meeting his maternal grandparents, Robert and Sasha Culley, and Cynthia's sister Shelagh, ('THE AUNT'). His uncle Ian and aunt Sue were also in attendence.

After a week, it was time for more photos, and we managed to capture Calle in a few more poses:

alert , philosophical , napoleonic! , disdainful, and bored.


As proud parents, we know that Calle is full of talent and potential. He is very musical, and can already do a pretty good imitation of Elton John.

Even more important, he is trying out the trumpet, which we hope he will pursue. But if not, that is OK - as long as he never takes up the bagpipes!