12/4/2006 4:42:56 PM By Tania comments (62)

Hank is a Grandfather!!!

I’m happy to report that Hank’s daughter and PC alum Elizabeth gave birth on November 30 to a beautiful baby girl, Molly, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Mom Liz, daddy Brian, and baby Molly are doing fine.

Now we’re looking for a name Molly can call this grandfather. Claire has already offered Peepaw, which Hank isn’t fond of (He thinks the baby should call him ‘Hank’).

We’d love to hear your suggestions! Let’s get it started.

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  1. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 6:16 PM by Alissa

    There’s only one term of endearment I’d wish upon Hank for all eternity: Cowboy.

  2. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 6:31 PM by Julie

    Cowpappy

  3. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 6:36 PM by Dave Savage

    I’ve gotta go with “HotRod.”

  4. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 6:45 PM by Bari

    Inevitably , Cowboy!

  5. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 6:55 PM by Karl Backus

    May I suggest “HankerChief?”

  6. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 6:59 PM by Kelly "Calvin" Vallender

    Congratulations to Elizabeth and the new Grandpa.
    I second the motion for “cowpappy.”
    However Peepaw is just too cute!

  7. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 7:04 PM by Daria

    I recommend “Boompa” since no matter what it is, it’ll sound like Boompa for the first few years.

  8. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 7:07 PM by Mike Gatti

    “Scrimshander”

  9. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 7:09 PM by Amanda McColl

    Papa Hank - congratulations to you and to Liz!!

  10. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 7:19 PM by lyndi parrett

    congrats liz and hank! beautiful beautiful baby!

    now i could go with “cowgirl” but she’s too special for that:)

    lyndi

  11. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 7:22 PM by Kerry Skiles

    snapcracklepop-pop

    or

    Pa Hank?

    congrats!!

  12. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 8:06 PM by Marc Engel

    Congrats Hank!
    You know, you always looked like a “Pop” to me.

    Marc

  13. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 8:31 PM by Robin Fuller

    It would be hysterical if she grew up calling him HankyPanky, lol!

    From a familial history perspective, my two grandfathers were affectionately known as Poppy and Pop Pop. …which is kind of odd, in retrospect. ;)

    Congrats!

  14. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 9:45 PM by Nance Lemon

    Pappy.

  15. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 10:57 PM by Liz Zang

    Congratulations Hank, your granddaughter is beautiful!

  16. Posted Dec 4, 2006, 11:00 PM by Carla Brown

    I am rooting for Papa Hank. Since it encompasses both what he would like to be called and what this new life has made him.

  17. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:17 AM by jobel jose

    Congratulations!
    I think Grand Poobah is quite fitting.

  18. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:46 AM by allison strauss

    what a cute picture! congratulations!!

  19. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 7:35 AM by Ricardo Schrappe

    Opapa! (just like the Germans call their grandfathers)

    Congratulations, Hank. I bet you now will sleep even less than you’re used to.

  20. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 8:07 AM by Ling Tsui

    She’s beautiful! Congratulations Hank. I’m very happy for you

  21. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 9:57 AM by Amber Osborne (Rainwater)

    Holy Moly Cowboy! Congrats to your family’s new addition.

    My vote is Paps or Pat from the root patriarch. My father in law name is Pap. And you have to be a great man who gets little sleep to be called this name. And you are such a man.

    Good Luck and will see you soon.

  22. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 10:15 AM by Bryan Karr

    In all fairness to hank, I think we should combine his two favorite names, and call him.

    Hotboy. (Ok, that won’t work)

    No problem, we’ll just flip them, and he can be

    Cowrod. (Ohh, not good either)

  23. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 10:26 AM by Christine Mathison

    Congratulations Liz!!! Amazing! She’s beautiful and already Fabulous!!!

    Hank, you just got even luckier!

    Viel Glück Liz

    My vote is for OPI.

  24. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 10:50 AM by Alexey Ikonomou

    Congratulations Liz & Hank! How about Papa Ranch Handler?

  25. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 11:44 AM by Heather MacArthur

    Congratulations Hank! You are looking fabulous and Molly is such a doll. What fun. I have a relative who is called “Daddy-O”. Maybe???

    All my best to you.

  26. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:03 PM by Lee Monroe

    Congratulations! She is beautiful and it has to be Cowboy!

  27. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:24 PM by Ellis Vener

    Congrats Molly and Brian!

    Now we know where Hank will be spending his Christmas break!

  28. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:26 PM by Sarah

    Pop, definately Pop, that’s what I call mine.

  29. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:26 PM by ankita shah

    Congrats!!
    Pa Hankster Or i love Peepaw

  30. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:32 PM by Molly Bishop Taylor

    Since it’s obvious you named your grandaughter Molly after me, then I officially name you …. Hanker Pappy.
    Congrats Hank and family!

  31. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 12:39 PM by zack

    Hankpa

  32. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 1:13 PM by Jerry Burns

    Congrats Hank! Welcome to the club! I vote for Grandpa Hank.

  33. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 1:59 PM by Jessica Vogel

    Congratulations Hank! It’s been a long time and I’m so happy to hear your wonderful news. You really are looking fantastic. Love the clean shaven look on you!!! And what a beautiful baby girl. I have to vote for Hotrod… or what about simply “H” (for Hank… or Hotrod for that matter)?
    My Best, Jessica (Palombo) Vogel

  34. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 2:04 PM by Martha Gill

    Congrats!!! I vote for Cowboy - just perfect for a grandbaby that lives in Texas…..

  35. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 3:00 PM by Tracey McJunkin

    Congrats! You couldn’t ask for a better holiday gift. She is absolutely beautiful.

    How about… Grand Master Hank-baby translation-Papa.

  36. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 5:29 PM by Giuseppe maccarrone

    Congratulations Hank, she is beautiful!

  37. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 5:34 PM by Courtney Hoover

    And the legacy continues…Congrats Hank! She’s gorgeous. I can see Pops. Or Papa. Grandaddy? Does she have any idea what she has in store…

  38. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 5:53 PM by Homa Nekoorad

    Buddah… (short for THE DESIGN BUDDAH) Congrats Hank and family.
    Homa

  39. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 7:05 PM by Anne Elser

    Pappa H
    Pappa Hank
    Grampa H

    CONGRATULATIONS!
    You both look beautiful together.

    XO,
    ~Anne

  40. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 7:20 PM by melissa kuperminc

    Congratulations Liz! Molly looks so beautiful! Hank, I am so happy for you!!! I have to admit I am partial to Cowboy!

  41. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 8:10 PM by Sam P.

    Congratulations to the Richardsons! Many happy returns to little Molly and best wishes!

    Now down to business, have you considered corporate sponsorship? A name like “SafeCo Molly” could really go a long way toward that college tuition…

  42. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 8:20 PM by Banu

    What A COWGIRL!
    How wonderful. Since girls rule!
    Congratulations.

  43. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 9:45 PM by Tania

    Yeah, I’m voting for Papa Hank.

  44. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 10:47 PM by Jason Puckett

    “Pop Pop” (because I love “Arrested Development”)….but I guess, “Cowboy” will suffice.

    Congrats, Hank.

  45. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 11:13 PM by Allison McAuley

    Congrats Liz and Hank! She is definitely a little Hotrod!

  46. Posted Dec 5, 2006, 11:35 PM by Dave Werner

    Hooray! Congratulations!

  47. Posted Dec 6, 2006, 12:07 AM by Melissa Jun

    Congratulations Hank and Liz!
    …I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think: was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next question is, Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle!’ —Alice in Wonderland

  48. Posted Dec 6, 2006, 12:42 AM by Stephanie (Harrison) Grendzinski

    Congratulations! Papa Hank is my vote as well. It’s a nice compromise and very fitting.

  49. Posted Dec 6, 2006, 1:10 AM by Stephanie Richardson

    Congrats! you look so happy! Hank the happy pappy… how about
    “Pa Thos”? or something more clasic like “grand dad” always sounded good to me…

  50. Posted Dec 6, 2006, 2:10 AM by Barclay Varrieur

    Dear Hank!
    Molly is beautiful! I am so happy for you your family!

  51. Posted Dec 6, 2006, 2:11 AM by Barclay Varrieur

    Oh, and by the way, I like
    “Hanky” :)

  52. Posted Dec 6, 2006, 1:19 PM by Dawnyelle Singleton

    Congrats Hank! My vote is Pappa Hank!

  53. Posted Dec 7, 2006, 10:01 PM by talia salei

    she’s so beautiful! congratulations poppy hank…(that’s what i called my grandfather).

  54. Posted Dec 7, 2006, 10:11 PM by talia salei

    she’s so beautiful! congratulations poppy hank (that’s what i called my grandfather).

  55. Posted Dec 8, 2006, 12:53 AM by James Zachman

    Hank, Congrats to you and your daughter. After reading all the suggestions, I’m beginning to wonder if I’m the only kid to ever call my grandparents… grandpa & grandma

  56. Posted Dec 8, 2006, 1:52 AM by Angie

    Hank, she’s beautiful! That is a smile, if I’ve ever seen one…

    As for the name, I suggest ethos or pathos—can’t decide which one.

  57. Posted Dec 8, 2006, 2:34 PM by Barbra Gallant

    CONGRANTS Hank!!! She is a beautiful baby.

  58. Posted Dec 9, 2006, 5:06 PM by Pat Horn

    Wait. Where’s the stache?

  59. Posted Dec 9, 2006, 9:56 PM by Manoj Swearingen

    Me likes- hank pappy - mull it around guys! !!!! Of course me and J.Z. are from WI and oddly said grandpa, but that’s beside the point right, HANK PAPPY!!!

    WAIT WHAT ABOUT buttercup?

  60. Posted Dec 10, 2006, 9:24 PM by mason Poe

    Hank! Congrats on the happy news.

  61. Posted Dec 17, 2006, 5:23 PM by meghan

    Congratulations, Hank!
    She is truly a precious little pea!

    (I suggest you go by the name – LUCKY.)

  62. Posted Apr 28, 2008, 8:05 PM by diane taylor

    Hank Absolutely baby girl, We named our wine store after our granddaughter. She chose what to call me on her own. Grammy! The sweetest sound I ever heard!

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