Family Ties

Can anyone tell me the these two have in common besides 25% of their genes?

Mother's Day

It's still hard to believe that we are celebrating Mother's Day this year! Though Natalie may not be able to express how wonderful a mother that Jessi has been, I can. Jessi has been a loving and committed mother since the day she found out she was pregnant with Natalie. And since that time she has done everything that she can to ensure her daughter's safety and good health. Even after the 20 hours of labor, and a major abdominal operation, her focus was not shaken one iota. And despite the circumstance of needing to return to work, she has persevered and made the most of the situation. I could not imagine a more suitable a mother for my children. Natalie and I are blessed to have her love in our lives. We love you Jessi!

And as always, my heart goes out to my mother who has cared for me unconditionally through these years of my life! God only knows how she must have persevered. I am sure that I have learned that from her. And also to my mother-in-law who has taken me on since I have know my wonderful wife. And my stepmother Sandy for her love and generosity.

Natalie's First Baby Sitters

Our friends Angie Heise and Liz Everson graciously offered to come to Madison to visit us in the middle of this past month. And while they were here they took care of her so that we could go to another friends birthday party. Our thanks go out to them!

Natalie's First Friend

If you didn't already know, my friends the Morreys are graciously helping me build a crib for Natalie. And when Connor, Mark and Ruth's son, heard about the project he put on his glasses and helped us out. What a good friend he is.

It's Bath Time!

For the first few weeks we were giving Natalie sponge baths. And just this past week we finally gave her the first real bath. As you can see, Mom and Dad may have been more excited than baby!