Ruby Grace has arrived!

Megan laughs often when it comes to my favorite things. From food to music, movies to books, I'm constantly evaluating what I like, always ready with a top ten list of my favorite you-name-it. So it's no surprise that my most favorite thing in life is welcoming a new baby girl into the world. What an incredible joy and what a powerful exclaimation point to God's beautiful creation!

On Wednesday, June 27th, 2007, at 2:42pm, Megan and I welcomed sweet little Ruby Grace to this world. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 oz, and was 19.25 inches long. As we stared speechless at this amazing new creation, tears streaming down our faces in complete happiness, it was clear that we serve an amazing God who is capable of designing such a treasure.

The day began with a ton of emotions and anticipation. Once to the hospital, the waiting game began as we worked with our nurse to get labor going. It wasn't long until Megan's water had been broken and the pitocin started flowing. By late morning, our nurse was guessing we'd have a late afternoon delivery. By early afternoon, Megan had made a big jump and went from slow progression to moving quickly. It was fun/scary to see our nurse go from a relaxed state to all out frantic mode! She called our doctor and said Ruby would arrive within the next 45 minutes. Our doctor made it just in time and Ruby arrived about a half an hour later.

Megan did a great job and Ruby arrived with strong lungs. What an amazing experience to see the birth of your child. None will ever top it for me, and again, no other event quietly points to our Creator more loudly than this. What a tremendous joy!

Throughout the rest of the day we were visited by many friends and family. It was a blessing to see everyone, and to watch them meet Ruby. On such an occasion we are overwhelmed by the love of those closest to us and to our Lord for blessing us with another sweet little girl.

Welcome Ruby Grace!

The Waiting Game

We're exactly one week away from our due date for the arrival of our third daughter, Ruby Grace. We are so excited to meet her, but amazed that she's not here yet. A couple weeks back Megan felt ready to pop. She was in pain and much more tired then she was during her first two pregnancies as she's chasing a three and two year old this time around. Suffice to say, she's very ready to meet Ruby, as are Abby and Emma. They keep asking Megan if she can come out and play yet. We keep telling them that she's still cooking!

Because our first two pregnancies required inductions, and Megan's body handled them well, her doctor suggested that we schedule a date. We debated this idea as it wasn't necessary, but decided that she was in enough pain that it would be good to select a date so the end is in sight. So, we have a scheduled induction for this upcoming Wednesday, June 27th. When we picked the date, it was three weeks out and we thought there's no way we'll make it that long. Now here we are, four days away, scratching our heads asking, "How has she not arrived yet?"

We can't wait to get to Wednesday so we can meet her, yet still curious as to if she'll come any sooner. If you know of any labor inducing tricks, Megan will give anything a try, just give her a call with any suggestions! :)

Scott

The Start of a Blog

The rest of the world seems to be blogging these days so why not start one myself? As someone who struggles to find time to make a single journal entry, my hope is that this might be a format that's easier to keep up with.

My goal for this blog is three fold. First, I hope to keep family and friends updated on what's going on with our family. Second, I intend to keep an update of how Christ is challenging and changing me in daily, practical ways. And finally, I intend to have fun through the following of current events (for me that means entertainment!) such as movies, sports and misc events that intrigue me.

I hope my writings will make you smile and encourage you (and hopefully be more frequent then my journal entries!:)

Scott