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!