Welcom Luc, my new little nephew!

Well, after years of waiting, my parents are finally grandparents and my brother is now a Daddy and Shannon is now a Mommy! Luc Sidney Hauptman was born yesterday 2/7/09 weighing 8 lbs 4 oz and 21 inches long. It was a long labor for Shannon, which finally ended in a C-Section. Whatever way he came, we celebrate and praise God for little Luc finally being here! We are very sad to be so far away, but thankful he's healthy and Shannon is doing well.

This is my brother Danny with my nephew Luc. And Grandpa. And Nana.Auntie Robyn No pictures with Auntie Karyn or Uncle Darby, but we were thankful for wireless technology and Skype, as I was able to see him through my sister's webcam. If you look close enough on her computer, there I am, watching the baby being weighed and washed!

Babies Babies Everywhere!

It seems like we are in that stage in life when everyone we know is adding to their families. Please be in prayer for Danny and Shannon, who are just 12 weeks along -- and already know they're having a boy! Also for Jon and Lola, who just had their first daughter Emma, 4 weeks early but very healthy. Melissa and David, who had adorable little Zoe about 3 weeks ago. And please keep little Suzie Sanderson in prayer, born to Steph and Kyle at 28-weeks, still in the NICU but making encouraging improvements. Steph and Kyle have been great examples of Christians who put their little one in the Lord's hands, and I seem to learn daily from their response to this trial. In addition to these new babies, there is a long list of pregnancies within our little church -- 14 expecting, not to mention the many who have been born recently.

We are off to Seattle next week, so excited to escape the Texas heat. It's been well over 100 for weeks now. Seattle's average temperature: 60 degrees. In the daytime. I'm going to be cold! All our love to everyone, let us know how we can pray for you!