Come thou long-expected baby

by chuckofish

Well, Baby Wes is finally here! 9 lb 3 oz, 22.5 inches long at around 8:45 pm yesterday. (The twins may be a little disappointed that they won’t get to share a birthday…BTW Happy 9th Birthday, WRC and Lottie!) We are all very happy and relieved. Precious daughter #2 is okay too!

Let me just say, however, that I am about crafted out. I have made so many Santas and elves and gingerbread men and reindeer, not to mention reindeer headbands, that I am becoming cross-eyed. But all in a good cause.

Filling time, we also watched Little Miss Broadway (1938) starring Shirley Temple and George Murphy and a cast of stellar supporting character actors…

…and also Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)–they watched the whole thing!

We enjoyed both movies and I recommend them for younger viewers!

The girls and I are going to the hospital this morning to see Mommy and the new baby. Thanks be to God.

God our Father,
maker of all that is living,
we praise you for the wonder and joy of creation.
We thank you for the life of this child,
for a safe delivery,
and for the privilege of parenthood.
Accept our thanks and praise
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.