i fell in love with you and the love became something newit keeps getting stronger than we ever could have longedlove keeps growing more love our vows they started breathing and they took on flesh and blood and we held them in our arms and tasted that God was good happy birthday, my love!

That's what Stelly tells Ruby when she's crying. "It's OK, Ruby. God will take care of you!"Here's a pic of a well-cared for little Rube. Love those blue eyes!

Our little 10 pounder turned 2 months old yesterday. Found out at her Dr. appt today that she is following Stelly's footsteps of 25th percentile on weight and 75th percentile on height. She has some chubby thighs on her though which I can't get enough of.

stelly loves when i sing the "sisters" song from white christmas (what little i know of it). she is so glad to be a big sister and will tell you, "i'm a big sister now!" as if it's the most important news of the day. thankfully, i think, we're winding down the adjustment phase and... Continue Reading →

Stelly had a really special birthday weekend! At her annual check-up this week the nurse took Stelly's blood pressure, weighed her, and then she sat on the table waiting for the Dr. She looked at the nurse and said, "Do I have a baby in my belly?" The nurse cracked up knowing I had just... Continue Reading →

RUBY"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Prov 31:10As precious as our little Ruby is, by God's grace, we hope that one day she will be worth even more than gems of great price b/c she will have an inner character that is priceless in God's sight (I Peter... Continue Reading →

"You have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful." James 5:11Ruby Jean June 24, 20088:32 PM6 lbs, 9 oz, 18 in longClick on this link to see the pics.

these past weeks with my little stelly have been especially precious to me. i'm trying to cherish each moment i have left with it just being the two of us here each day. following are some pictures of a few of our favorite things to do in our daily schedule.putting together puzzleslearning her statesgoing over... Continue Reading →

John Bunyan on the Duties of Fathers and Parents (1628-1688):"As touching the spiritual state of his family; he ought to be very diligent and circumspect, doing his utmost endeavour both to increase faith where it is begun, and to begin it where it is not. Wherefore, to this end, he ought diligently and frequently to... Continue Reading →

We found out last week at my appt with my specialist that as a precautionary measure he is recommending a little earlier delivery at 39 weeks. He used to recommend delivery at 36 weeks for people w/ my condition, but has found that's not quite necessary anymore if the NSTs are going well (which praise... Continue Reading →