8.14.2009

Welcome Nathaneal

My sister Mary just had her third baby. I'm going to brag a little, just because. She had her first two girls without an epidural. That says something about how tough she is. This little guy came a month early and is already totally adored by his two older sisters, Abby and Maddy. They leave little gifts in his crib. She makes quilts for all her babies before they are born, cooks fabulous healthy meals, makes quiet books, plans fun family nights and makes her house such a haven. Although she has three children ages three and under now, her next project is to can the many tomatoes from her garden to last all winter. I didn't think people really did that anymore. She's 19 months older than me and has always been impossible to live up to. She went through college on scholarship, getting straight As and learning Vietnamese. Her artistic talent is truly extraordinary. She's got a heart of gold. This little guy is one lucky fellow to be able to call her Mommy.