Baby's First Month

7/31/2017
 
So my baby boy is a month old now. Here are some pictures from his first month on this side of the womb. 


Me and my baby. 


His favorite place is definitely in my arms.


A little playtime. He's not really into this at all yet.


First bath. 


First month picture.

We love you, little man, 
and are so glad you're part of our family! 

A Baby as a Trust

7/12/2017


I found this quote recently and it really spoke to my heart, as I have just been entrusted with a newborn. 
So precious and beautiful...

MATERNAL LOVE
by Theodore Cuyler (1896)

"When God lays a newborn babe in the arms of a mother, He says to her heart 'Take this child and nurse it for me and I will give you your wages (Exodus 2:9).' The answer of maternal love should be, 'Oh God, You have put Your noblest workmanship into my hands. I accept the precious trust. I will shelter this young life under Your mercy seat. I will be truthful that it may never learn falsehood. I will nurse this soul in its infancy with the sincere milk of love, that in after years it may bear strong meat for strong service of God and righteousness. Oh, Heavenly Father, make my life in harmony with Yourself, that this young life may reflect Your blessed image in following my example!' 
To such pious fidelity God offers the highest wages; 
He pays the heart's claim in the heart's own coin."

Independence Day

7/7/2017

Our whole crew decked out in red, white and blue! 


And our first family photo with all 7 of us! 


Baby is Here

7/3/2017




Our new baby has arrived. 
It's a boy and he's healthy and he's wonderful! 


Here are some pictures of the older children with their littlest brother.



We love you, Bumble!