Thursday, September 8, 2011

And Baby Makes 4

 Last Friday we welcomed Christopher Matthias into our family. You know how sometimes when you've been waiting and anticipating something for years and years, and then you FINALLY get it, you can experience some let down? Well, having Christopher join us has produced absolutely nothing of the kind. I am enjoying every single second of it. Yes, even the exhaustion. The whole experience feels like an amazing and undeserved gift, and I am filled with gratitude, wonder and love. It makes me feel so hopeful about the blessings the Lord has in store for me and my family. In short, life is grand! And the Lord is good and His blessings bountiful!

Right before being wheeled in for the c-section
The Happy Greeting!
Born @ 9:37 AM, weighing 7.15 lbs. & 19.5 inches long
Ella meets her brother
Christopher was named after his Grandpa Crowe

His names also have a lot of meaning to us. Christopher: one who carries Christ; Matthias: gift of God
He is such a miracle baby! We just love him!
Ella wrapping Christopher up in a blanket she purchased for him with her own money. And Christopher cuddling with his Aunt Carrie.
At Last!
At first Ella was a bit timid but once she got to hold him, she was smitten.
meeting Aunt Jo
with Grandma Crowe
Holding him, again.
with Mom
Meeting Grandma & Grandpa Hughes!

Aunt Kjell & Kasia
Kasia giving Christopher a kiss
So much love

1 comment:

Kjell Crowe said...

definitely a miracle baby. I'm so glad God has blessed you with little Christopher Matthias. How wonderful!! Can't wait to see him again.

Love ya!