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Introducing...

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My beautiful new grandson, Aaron Zander! Aaron finally made his way into the world at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, weighing eight pounds 9-1/2 ounces, and 22-1/2 inches long. His mom went through a very long and difficult labor lasting 36 hours, but did a simply amazing job. We're so proud of her and little Aaron. May God richly bless them both!

While We're (still) Waiting

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I'm beginning to sound like a broken record (sigh), but yes, we're still waiting for the baby that was due on September 27th. Needless to say, anxiety is a little high around here since we've been living in a state of "any minute now" for about two weeks. Another ultrasound is scheduled for tomorrow, as well as a non-stress test on the baby, then... we'll see. Despite my own anxiety about inducement (my first was induced and I thought it was beyond awful), she's ready to get this baby born any way she can. Meanwhile, we do what we can to fill the waiting hours, taking long walks, driving around aimlessly, playing endless games of cards and dice, shopping. Kaitlin found this pattern and adorable teddy bear fleece on a recent trip to Walmart and I've been on a little sewing spree ever since: First, the little blanket for baby-to-be. This was what originally caught her eye. The "pocket" is for baby's legs, so his 'lil feeties won't c...