She's Here!

Elsa Mae 

Born on March 3rd at 7:55am

7 pounds 11 ounces

20 inches long

We are so excited to welcome little Elsa to our family! She is so sweet and perfect. We praise God for her.  We rejoice in God's faithfulness as his plan for our lives has been anything but what we imagined over the last four years.  God is so great.

The name Elsa is a form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth was Lindsay's grandmother's middle name, and is scattered throughout my family tree. Elsa means my God is an oath or God is abundance. We also liked the idea of giving her a strong Swedish name. Mae is a name we really liked and also has some family connections. Mae was Lindsay's great grandmother's middle name and is also her aunt's middle name.

Lindsay did wonderfully and I am incredibly proud of her. She get's a gold star.  She and Elsa are both in good health and recuperating well.

As with Aaron's birth, we were honored with the presence of both our mothers,  though in different roles than last time.  Lindsay's mom has been amazing help with Aaron over the last few days and been a huge blessing in our lives.  My mom was able to be at the birth in a doula-like role and was nearly our unofficial midwife when the doctor almost missed the birth.  We are so thankful for both of them in our lives.

We continue to praise the Lord for his many blessings.

and some photos...

Elsa & Lindsay

Aaron & Elsa

Carol (Nan), Aaron & Elsa

Elsa resting