As many of you already know, my wife Tara and I recently welcomed our first child into the world.
Autumn Irie Parker was born at 7:18pm on Monday, January 26th.
Is that a face for tv, or what?
While I was fortunate enough to spend three weeks at home following Autumn's arrival, I did my best to keep up with email and phone messages from CBS 21 viewers while I was absent from the news.
I just wanted to thank everyone who passed along words of congratulations, cards, and gifts.
This is also a chance to put to rest any concerns...
Several viewers who missed the birth announcement on the air expressed interest in my recent whereabouts. Some even inquired if I had fallen ill, or had left CBS 21 News.
I can assure you, besides a little lack of sleep, I'm doing great, as are Tara and Autumn.
I'm also excited to be back at work, serving the viewers of Central PA.
Thank you to CBS 21 management for supporting my recent leave of absence, and to my co-workers for picking up the slack while I was gone.
Until next time,
-- Mike
