...And Then There Were Three

Matilda Lynn Westra was born September 3, 2009 at 12:15PM weighing 5lbs 15oz and 18 inches long. She did such a great job, and didnt make her mommy labor long. This is her very first picture. She is about a minute old. Beautiful and perfect from the start, wasnt she? And that's Doctor Turner in the background. He is the best doctor of all time!

I knew that Mati was a miracle from the day we found out I was pregnant, but I was not in the least bit prepared for how special this moment would be. Nothing compares to the feeling of holding her in my arms for the first time.

Our first family photo...

What a magnificent gift from God children are! I think he gives us a taste of what it is to create life because He so loved creating us. And what a miracle it is!

(See all of Mati's first photos on facebook)

In the Beginning There Were Two

This is where it all began.

My cousin and Blake's college roommate got married (thanks Jaimie & Matt!). Blake was the best looking guy in the wedding party, and immediately caught my eye. I planted a kiss on him before the night was through and 2 1/2 years later we were here... on the alter. He took my breath away then, and he still does now.

God's plan was unfolding, and Mati was known only to Him.

Fast forward 2 1/2 more years, and we are here. The night before Mati was born.

I love this picture, and I cannot wait until Mati is old enough to understand it. I think it is the perfect picture of how much we loved her, even before she was born.

Jumping on the Bandwagon

Blogging - its the thing to do if you have kids, apparently. I figured I might as well, too.

...and yes, I would jump off the bridge if everybody else did.

So, to start, here is my favorite picture of our little family.