David Holt for Oklahoma State Senate

George’s Baptism

Saturday, we baptized George at our family’s chapel at Holt Ranch.  

It was a wonderful occasion, with much love and family!

Wearing Out the Shoe Leather

Me and mom

Had a full day of knocking today.   I believe set a new personal best!  And Rachel and George joined me for part of it. 

Also, it was particularly special when someone pulled their car over to tell me they knew my mom and thought the world of her.   As I’ve knocked doors, I’ve had quite a few people take the time to tell me that, and I can’t tell you what that means to me.

George enters politics

Just finished another full day of knocking on doors.  

This one was special because Rachel and George joined me for the first time since little George was born.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Finished with a full day of knocking on doors.   Happy Valentine’s Day from the Holts!

George Comes Home

George in his "coming home" outfit

George and Family returned home Sunday.   Rachel and George are doing great.  

Thank you again to everyone for your kind thoughts.

Welcome to the World, George Holt

Me and George

George

More George

This morning at approximately 7 a.m., George Rocco Holt entered the world at 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20.5 inches.

Mother and son are doing great.

George’s first name comes from Rachel’s maternal grandfather and uncle, and my maternal great-grandfather.  It means “farmer,” a nod to the Holt family’s agrarian past and and present.  It is also an acknowledgement that Rachel and I met at George Washington University.   It’s a great American name that three Presidents have shared.    In addition to all that, we like that it’s a well-known name, but not a common name.   It harkens back to a different time.

Rocco is a nod to Rachel’s Italian heritage.   Her maiden name is Canuso, and over a century ago, Rachel’s ancestor Vito Rocco Canuso brought the Canuso name to America for the first time.

Obviously, we’re on cloud nine, and appreciate all the well wishes.